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MECHETEC® PPO (blend of polyphenylene oxide and styrene) is an amorphous thermoplastic that offers a superior blend of physical strength, flame resistance, and outstanding electrical properties. Unlike many amorphous materials that tend to steadily lose strength as temperatures increase, MECHETEC® PPO maintains its high stiffness to temperatures in excess of 200°F. In addition, it’s low moisture absorption and low coefficient of thermal expansion contribute to it being one of the most dimensionally stable materials available. MECHETEC® PPO has an excellent V-0 UL-94 flame rating at thicknesses of 0.24" and over. For applications that require improved strength and stiffness, 30% glass fiber filled is available. Formally known as Uninor PPO.

Polymer Name: PPO/PS Alloy

Physical Form: Rods, Sheets

Features: Dimensional Stability, Flame Resistant, Good Thermal Stability, High Dielectric Strength, Low Moisture Absorption

Density: 1080.0 - 1080.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 2551.05 - 2551.05 MPa

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Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • 230 ° F Continuous Use Temperature.
  • Excellent Dimensional Stability.
  • Low Moisture Absorption.
  • High Dielectric Strength.
  • Flame Resistant.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Recommended Applications

Manifolds.

Electrical Insulators.

Electrical Connectors.

Aircraft Instrumentation.

Business Equipment Housings.

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.08ASTM-D792
Tensile Strength9200psiASTM-D438
Tensile Elongation25%ASTM-D638
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity370000psiASTM-D638
Flexural Strength14400psiASTM-D790
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity370000psiASTM-D790
Izod Notched Impact3.5Ft.-lb./in.ASTM-D256
Rockwell Hardness119Scale RASTM-D785
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion2.3 x 10 ^5in/in/°FASTM-D696
Continuous Use Temp.max. 230°FInternal Std.
Heat Deflection Temp. at 264 psi254°FASTM-D648
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz2.7ASTM-D150
Dielectric Strength-Short Term500volts/milASTM-D149
Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz0.0007ASTM-D150
Volume Resistivity10^15ohm-cmASTM-D257
Miscellaneous Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption/24 hrs.0.07%weightASTM-D570
FlammabilityV-0 (0.24")UL-94

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Certifications & Compliance