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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL TP-GFMF1

Polymer Name: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber, Glass/Mineral

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

Flame Retardant

Filler and Reinforcement
  • Filler : Glass/Mineral
  • Reinforcement : 40% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.75ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 2.16 kg)2.0 - 8.0g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)4.0E-3 to 8.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.75ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)1450000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)23000psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)400°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)370°FASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)266°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)266°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)266°FUL 746
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 0UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 0UL 746
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)V-0UL 94
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature240 - 250°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature490 - 510°F
Middle Temperature480 - 500°F
Mold Temperature160 - 200°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Rear Temperature470 - 490°F
Processing Temperature (Melt)480 - 530°F
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)1ft·lb/inASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America