Polymer Resources - PRL TPSF-FR1G30 - 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: Foam Processing
Additive: Flame Retardant
Filler and Reinforcement: Filler : Glass Fiber
Reinforcement : 30% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Chemical Resistant,
Flame Retardant,
Foamable,
Heat Resistance,
Low Warpage,
Self Extinguishing,
UL Flame Rated
Features: Chemical Resistant
Flame Retardant
Foamable
High Heat Resistance
Low Warpage
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: Foam Processing,
Injection Molding
Uses: Structural Foam

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	16500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	16500	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	1050000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	25500	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 0.24 - 0.26 in)	167	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.24 - 0.26 in)	167	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.24 - 0.26 in)	167	°F	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.24 - 0.26 in)	PLC 0	—	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.24 - 0.26 in, All)	V-0	—	UL 94

	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	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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