Plastics Engineering Company 01501 Polyester

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyesters
Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester
Reinforcement Material: Mineral
Composite Materials Functions: Molding Compound
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Styrene-free
Materials Features: Arc Resistant,
Corrosion Resistant,
Cost Effective,
Dimensional Stability,
Electrically Insulating,
Enhanced Physical Properties,
Excellent Mechanical Strength,
General Purpose,
Good Tracking Resistance,
Heat Resistance,
High Gloss,
High Strength to Weight Ratio,
Light Weight,
Low Shrinkage,
Noise Damping,
UL Listed

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Automotive Lighting,
Fuel Systems
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics,
Lighting
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Circuit Breakers,
Housings & Enclosures
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Marine
Composites End Use: Automotive Ignition Parts,
Automotive Valve Covers,
Brush Cards,
Brush Holders,
Cases,
Circuit Breakers,
Electric Motor Mounts,
HVAC Components,
Headlight Liners,
Housings,
Lighting Fixtures,
Marine Applications,
Recessed Lighting Baffles
Composites Processing Methods: Compression Molding
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Transfer Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Apparent Density	0.68	g/cm³	ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance	190	sec	ASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	5.0e-05	per °C	ASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index	600	V	ASTM D3638
Compressive Strength	153	MPa	ASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)	200	°C	ASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)	12.6	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)	0.028	—	ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus	10754	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	90.5	MPa	ASTM D790
Heat Resistance	167	°C	ASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)	137	J/m	Plenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)	24.8	J/m	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)	26.5	J/m	ASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *	0.0031	m/m	ASTM D6289
Oxygen Index	24.2	%	ASTM D2863
Permittivity (at 1MHz)	5.3	—	ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)	0.04	%	ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness	70	E-Scale	ASTM D785
Specific Gravity	1.89	—	ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation	0.6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	12024	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength	43	MPa	ASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)	0.7	W/m/°C	ASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 1.5mm)	HB	—	UL 94
Volume Resistivity	320000000000000	ohm·cm	ASTM D257
Water Absorption	0.3	%	ASTM D570

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Apparent Density	0.73	g/cm³	ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance	189	sec	ASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	5.0e-05	per °C	ASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index	600	V	ASTM D3638
Compressive Strength	162	MPa	ASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)	211	°C	ASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)	12.4	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)	0.028	—	ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus	11645	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	92.5	MPa	ASTM D790
Heat Resistance	171	°C	ASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)	126	J/m	Plenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)	23	J/m	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)	25.3	J/m	ASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *	0.0055	m/m	ASTM D6289
Oxygen Index	24.2	%	ASTM D2863
Permittivity (at 1MHz)	5.2	—	ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)	0.02	%	ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness	71	E-Scale	ASTM D785
Specific Gravity	1.89	—	ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation	0.6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	11822	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength	51	MPa	ASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)	0.7	W/m/°C	ASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 1.5mm)	HB	—	UL 94
Volume Resistivity	240000000000000	ohm·cm	ASTM D257
Water Absorption	0.3	%	ASTM D570

Regulatory & Compliance

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