Polymer Resources - PRL TP-FR-G30 - PBT

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Chemical Family: Polyesters
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber
Polymer Name: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Polyesters & Copolyesters
Processing Method: Injection Molding
Additive: Flame Retardant
Filler and Reinforcement: Filler : Glass Fiber
Reinforcement : 30% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Flame Retardant,
Heat Resistance,
Self Extinguishing,
UL Flame Rated
Features: Flame Retardant
High 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
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	17500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	17500	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	1400000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	27000	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	410	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	390	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.03 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.09 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.03 in)	266	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	266	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.09 in)	266	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	266	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.03 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.09 in)	284	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	284	°F	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	10000000000000000	ohms·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0335 in)	580	V/mil	ASTM D149
Arc Resistance (at 0.0315 in)	PLC 6	—	ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0335 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.03 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.09 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (at 0.0335 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.03 in)	PLC 3	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.09 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	240 - 250	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	480 - 510	°F	—
Middle Temperature	470 - 500	°F	—
Mold Temperature	160 - 190	°F	—
Rear Temperature	460 - 490	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	450 - 500	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1.2	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

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