PAR Group Acetal Sheet - Blue Food Quality

Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name

Polyacetal Copolymer (POM)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Crystalline,

Dimensional Stability,

Electrically Insulating,

Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Good Machinability,

Good Sliding Properties,

Good Thermal Stability,

High Impact Resistance,

Low Water Absorption,

Smooth Surface Finish,

Wear Resistant

Key Features of ABS Sheet

• Temperature: -50°C to +100°C (+140°C short term).
• Good sliding properties and very good electrical insulation properties.
• Easily machined and offers high wear resistance.
• Low water absorption.
• Excellent impact resistance and mechanical strength.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures,

Terminal Blocks, Plugs & Sockets

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bearings,

Food Containers,

Housings,

Plugs

Applications

Machined parts, friction bearings, gears, tool supports, housing parts, rollers, friction strips, plugs, insulators, agitators, kneading elements and seals.

Properties

Color

Black,

Blue,

Natural

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Physical Form

Sheets

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.63	g/cm3	ISO 1183-1
Wear Rate	100	μm/km	ISO 7148-2 (18)
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	0.30 - 0.64	-	ISO 7148-2 (18)

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength	55	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Strain (Elongation) at Yield	14	%	ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Strain (Elongation) at Break	15	%	ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity	3200	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2 (9)
Compressive Stress at 1 / 2 / 5 % Nominal Strain	25 / 44 / 75	MPa	ISO 604 (10)
Charpy Impact Strength - Unnotched	60	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength - Notched	4	kJ/m2	ISO 179-1/1eA
Rockwell M Hardness (14)	79	-	ISO 2039-2

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (DSC, 10°C (50°F) / min)	170	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 60°C) (73 to 140°F)	125	μm/(m.K)	-
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 100°C) (73 to 210°F)	160	μm/(m.K)	-
Heat Deflection Temperature	120	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20,000 hours) (3)	90	°C	-
Min. Service Temperature (4)	-20	°C	-

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability (3mm (1/8 in.)(5)	HB	-	UL 94

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Also available: Acetal Rod - Blue Food Quality.

Sheet Size (mm)	Sheet Thickness (mm)
-	10	16	20	25	35	50	70	100
3000 x 610	-	*	*	*	*	*	-	-
1000 x 610	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*