Plastics Engineering Company 01530 Polyester

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyesters
Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester
Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers,
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: Corrosion Resistant,
Cost Effective,
Dimensional Stability,
Electrically Insulating,
Enhanced Physical Properties,
Excellent Mechanical Strength,
Good Electrical Properties,
Heat Resistance,
High Gloss,
High Strength to Weight Ratio,
Light Weight,
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: Injection Molding
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Transfer Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Apparent Density	0.87	g/cm³	ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance	190	sec	ASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	4.6e-05	per °C	ASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index	600	V	ASTM D3638
Compressive Strength	166	MPa	ASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)	262	°C	ASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)	15	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)	0.016	—	ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus	17656	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	135.3	MPa	ASTM D790
Heat Resistance	220	°C	ASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)	202	J/m	Plenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)	26.8	J/m	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)	34	J/m	ASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *	0.003	m/m	ASTM D6289
Oxygen Index	25.4	%	ASTM D2863
Permittivity (at 1MHz)	4.6	—	ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)	0.01	%	ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness	78	E-Scale	ASTM D785
Specific Gravity	1.99	—	ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation	0.6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	20021	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength	83	MPa	ASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)	0.72	W/m/°C	ASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 1.5mm)	HB	—	UL 94
Volume Resistivity	2000000000000000	ohm·cm	ASTM D257
Water Absorption	0.13	%	ASTM D570

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Apparent Density	0.89	g/cm³	ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance	191	sec	ASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	4.6e-05	per °C	ASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index	600	V	ASTM D3638
Compressive Strength	205	MPa	ASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)	265	°C	ASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)	14.8	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)	0.015	—	ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus	18470	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	140.4	MPa	ASTM D790
Heat Resistance	222	°C	ASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)	189	J/m	Plenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)	37.5	J/m	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)	40.9	J/m	ASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *	0.0012	m/m	ASTM D6289
Oxygen Index	25.4	%	ASTM D2863
Permittivity (at 1MHz)	4.6	—	ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)	0.01	%	ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness	77	E-Scale	ASTM D785
Specific Gravity	1.99	—	ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation	0.6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	18376	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength	85	MPa	ASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)	0.72	W/m/°C	ASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 1.5mm)	HB	—	UL 94
Volume Resistivity	2900000000000000	ohm·cm	ASTM D257
Water Absorption	0.13	%	ASTM D570

Regulatory & Compliance

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