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Plastics Engineering Company 04504 Two-Stage Phenolic

Plenco® 04504 is a two-stage, mineral and cellulose-filled phenolic molding compound having better impact and heat resistance than general purpose molding compounds. Since it also has good electrical properties, it has found use in a wide variety of wiring device applications. It is UL recognized under file E40654. 04504 is available in black.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Phenol Formaldehyde (PF)

Reinforcement Material: Mineral

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Cases, Home Appliances, Housings

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Properties

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Physical Form
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density0.64g/cm³ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance170secASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion4.8e-05per °CASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index183VASTM D3638
Compressive Strength175MPaASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)178°CASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)10kV/mmASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)0.102ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus9072MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength80MPaASTM D790
Heat Resistance197°CASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)100J/mPlenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)17J/mASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)17.1J/mASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *0.0069m/mASTM D6289
Permittivity (at 1MHz)5.7ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)0.29%ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness79E-ScaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.55ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation0.7%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus9841MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength53MPaASTM D638
UL Flammability (at 1.5mm)V-0UL 94
Volume Resistivity300000000000ohm·cmASTM D257
Water Absorption0.23%ASTM D570

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