Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL TP-HG30

Identification & Functionality

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

Filler and Reinforcement

• Filler : Glass Fiber
• Reinforcement : 30% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Surface Finish,

Heat Resistance

Features

• Good Surface Finish
• High Heat Resistance

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

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.5	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 2.16 kg)	8.0 - 20	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	6.0E-3 to 9.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.5	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	15500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	15500	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	1000000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	25000	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	420	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	370	°F	ASTM D648

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	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	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Rear Temperature	460 - 490	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	450 - 500	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1.3	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America