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Plastics Engineering Company 07579 Two-Stage Phenolic

Plenco® 07579 is a fast curing, woodflour filled, novolac phenolic molding compound, formulated for industrial applications that do not require a smooth finish. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07579 is available in black.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Phenol Formaldehyde (PF)

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers, Wood Fiber

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding

End Uses: Brake Pads, Cases, Housings, Switch Board

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Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density0.59g/cm³ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance126secASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion5.7e-05per °CASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index165VASTM D3638
Compressive Strength188MPaASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)152°CASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)9.1kV/mmASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)0.062ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus6848MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength68.2MPaASTM D790
Heat Resistance190°CASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)140J/mPlenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)18.6J/mASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)20.5J/mASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *0.0097m/mASTM D6289
Oxygen Index26.1%ASTM D2863
Permittivity (at 1MHz)5.4ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)0.45%ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness82E-ScaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.38ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation0.7%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus8445MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength49MPaASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)0.38W/m/°CASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 5.1mm)V-0UL 94
Volume Resistivity400000000000ohm·cmASTM D257
Water Absorption0.36%ASTM D570
Processing Information (Compression Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density0.6g/cm³ASTM D1895
Arc Resistance120secASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion5.7e-05per °CASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index179VASTM D3638
Compressive Strength191MPaASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)179°CASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)12.3kV/mmASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)0.046ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus8410MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength76.4MPaASTM D790
Heat Resistance187°CASTM D794
Impact Strength (Drop Ball)173J/mPlenco
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)23.7J/mASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)24.5J/mASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *0.0043m/mASTM D6289
Oxygen Index26.1%ASTM D2863
Permittivity (at 1MHz)5.1ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)0.27%ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness78E-ScaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.4ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation0.6%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus9097MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength 46MPaASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)0.38W/m/°CASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 5.1mm)V-0UL 94
Volume Resistivity1000000000000ohm·cmASTM D257
Water Absorption0.64%ASTM D570

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