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Plastics Engineering Company 08122 Polyester BMC

Plenco® 08122 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties, flame resistance and strength. Customers have found this material useful in such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form and is currently available in natural. Other colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester

Processing Methods: Compression Molding

End Uses: Automotive Ignition Parts, Automotive Valve Covers, Brush Cards, Brush Holders, Cases, Circuit Breakers, Coil Bobbins, Electric Motor Mounts, HVAC Components, Headlight Liners, Housings, Lighting Fixtures, Marine Applications, Recessed Lighting Baffles

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyesters
Polymer Name
Thermoset Polyester
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,
Flame Resistant,
General Purpose,
Good Electrical Properties,
Heat Resistance,
High Gloss,
High Strength,
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,
Coil Bobbins,
Electric Motor Mounts,
HVAC Components,
Headlight Liners,
Housings,
Lighting Fixtures,
Marine Applications,
Recessed Lighting Baffles
Composites Processing Methods
Compression Molding

Properties

Color
Natural
Flame Rating
UL 94 5VA,
UL 94 V0
Physical Form
Bulk Molding Compound (BMC)
Processing Information (Compression Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance193secASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion4.6e-05per °CASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index600VASTM D3638
Compressive Strength145MPaASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)271°CASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)12.3kV/mmASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)0.024-ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus13457MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength118.4MPaASTM D790
Heat Resistance218°CASTM D794
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)381.6J/mASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)388.5J/mASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *0.0022m/mASTM D6289
Permittivity (at 1MHz)4.7-ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)0%ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness55E-ScaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.93-ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation0.8%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus14628MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength51MPaASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)0.95W/m/°CASTM E1461
UL Flammability (at 1.1mm)V-0-UL 94
UL Flammability (at 1.5mm)5VA-UL 94
Volume Resistivity3200000000000000ohm·cmASTM D257
Water Absorption0.09%ASTM D570

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
California Proposition 65,
UL 94
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)