Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PPX-FRG10

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Flame Retardant

Chemical Family

Styrenics

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

PPO/PS Alloy

Reinforcement Material

Glass Fibers

Composite Materials Functions

Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys

Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins

Thermoplastic Resins

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

Flame Retardant

Filler and Reinforcement

• Filler : Glass Fiber
• Reinforcement : 10% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bromine-free,

Chlorine-free

Materials Features

Flame Retardant,

Heat Resistance,

Self Extinguishing,

UL Flame Rated

Features

• Bromine Free
• Chlorine Free
• Flame Retardant
• Medium Heat Resistance
• Self Extinguishing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Medical Devices

Composites Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.15	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 11.6 kg)	1.0 - 8.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	2.0E-3 to 5.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.15	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	11200	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	11000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break)	5	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	540000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	16900	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	270	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	260	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	149	°F	UL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature	295	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	10000000000000000	ohms·cm	ASTM D257

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)	V-1	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)	V-1	—	UL 94

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	220 - 230	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	520 - 590	°F	—
Middle Temperature	500 - 580	°F	—
Mold Temperature	170 - 210	°F	—
Rear Temperature	480 - 570	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	540 - 590	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)	3	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179/1
Impact Strength (at -40°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1.3	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1.6	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

Hardness

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (L-Scale)	104	—	ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Quality Standards

UL Yellow Card (E113219)

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America