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Polyply Composites Polyply L-40

Polyply Composites Polyply L-40 is a low cost general purpose flame retardant electrical laminate which meets or exceeds NEMA GPO-2 requirements. All grades of Polyply industrial sheet are produced using polyester resin and fiberglass reinforcement and it is U.L recognized.

Functions: Laminate

Polymer Name: Polyester (unspecified)

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

End Uses: Insulators

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use

Properties

Color
Flame Rating
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Barcol Hardness50D2583
Compressive Strength32000psiD695
Flexural Modules1.2 x 10⁶psiD790
Flexural Strength22000psiD790
IZOD Impact Strength (Notched)8ft-lb/inD256
Shear Strength14000psiD732
Specific Gravity1.8D792
Tensile Strength9800psiD638
Water Absorption (Weight)0.23% D570
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion2 x 10⁻⁵in/in/CD696
Thermal Conductivity1.8btu/hr/ft2/in/°FC177
U.L. Temperature Index (Electrical)130°CUL746B
U.L. Temperature Index (Mechanical)160°CUL746B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Comparative Tracking Indexmin. 500voltsD3638
Dielectric Constant (60Hz)4.6D150
Dielectric Constant (MHz)4.5D150
Dielectric Strength (In Oil)415volts/milD149
Dielectric Strength (Parallel In Oil)61kVD149
Dissipation Factor (60Hz)0.014D150
Dissipation Factor (MHz)0.012D150
High Voltage Arc Resistancemin. 200secD495

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Reagent Resistance - Panel Cr900 Lot 07-1087,88
No. Reagent Rating No. Reagent Rating
1 Amyl Acetate 0 26 lodine, Tincture 2
2 Ethyl Acetate 0 27 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1
3 Acetic Acid 98% 1 28 Methylene Chloride 2
4 Acetone 1 29 Mono Chlorobenzene 0
5 Acid Dichromate 5% 2 30 Naphthalene 0
6 Butyl Alcohol 0 31 Nitric Acid 20% 0
7 Ethyl Alcohol 0 32 Nitric Acid 30% 0
8 Methyl Alcohol 0 33 Nitric Acid 70% 2
9 Ammonium Hydroxide 28% 0 34 Phenol 90% 0
10 Benzene 1 35 Phosphoric Acid 85% 0
11 Carbon Tetrachloride 1 36 Silver Nitrate, Saturated 0
12 Chloroform 1 37 Sodium Hydroxide 10% 0
13 Chromic Acid 60% 2 38 Sodium Hydroxide 30% 0
14 Cresol 1 39 Sodium Hydroxide 40% 0
15 Dichloroacetic Acid 1 40 Sodium Hydroxide, Flake 0
16 Dimethyl Formamide 1 41 Sodium Sulfide, Saturated 0
17 1,4-Dioxane 0 42 Sulfuric Acid 33% 0
18 Ethyl Ether 0 43 Sulfuric Acid 77% 1
19 Formaldehyde 37% 0 44 Sulfuric Acid 96% 3
20 Formic Acid 90% 1 45 Sulfuric Acid 77% + Nitric Acid 70% (50/50) 2
21 Furfural 2 46 Toluene 0
22 Gasoline 0 47 Trichloroethylene 0
23 Hydrochloric Acid 37% 0 48 Xylenes 0
24 Hydrofluoric Acid 48% 3 49 Zinc Chloride, Saturated 0
25 Hydrogen peroxide 3% 0      

 

Number of Level 3 Ratings Disposition
2 Pass
Specification per SEFA 8, 1999

4 or less occurrences of Level 3 ratings