LNP™ COLORCOMP™ Compound W1000EXP

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters

Polymer Name

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyesters & Copolyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

No Added PFAS

Materials Features

Excellent Aesthetics,

Good Aesthetics,

Good Surface Appearance,

No Added PFAS,

Unreinforced

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Personal Care,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics,

Displays

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Personal Care — Packaging & Accessories

Applicators & Accessories

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Automotive Applications,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Cell Phones,

Commercial Appliance,

Computer Components,

Consumer Applications,

Containers,

Displays,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Home Appliances,

Home Decoration,

Home Decors,

Household Goods,

Personal Accessories,

Sporting Goods,

Tablets

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Color

Custom

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	51	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	51	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	200	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	82	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	82	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	2340	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness (Rockwell R) ¹¹	117	—	ASTM D785

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity ¹¹	1.31	—	ASTM D792
Specific Volume ¹¹	0.76	cm³/g	ASTM D792
Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹	0.08	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 0.75-2.3 mm) ᵍ ¹¹	0.9 - 1.6	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 2.3-4.6 mm) ᵍ ¹¹	1.5 - 2.3	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 0.75-2.3 mm) ᵍ ¹¹	1 - 1.7	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 2.3-4.6 mm) ᵍ ¹¹	1.6 - 2.4	%	SABIC method
Melt Viscosity ¹¹	6.00E+02	Pa-s	SABIC method

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	154	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	54	°C	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000081	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 60°C to 138°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000139	1/°C	ASTM E831
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹	120	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹	120	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹	140	°C	UL 746B

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity ¹¹	min. 4.E+16	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (in air, at 1.6mm) ¹¹	23.2	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength (in air, at 3.2mm) ¹¹	15.7	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹	23.2	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹	15.7	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) ¹¹	3.3	—	ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹	3.1	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) ¹¹	0.002	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹	0.02	—	ASTM D150
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹	0	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) ¹¹	min. 6	mm	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹	min. 3	mm	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 4) ¹¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ¹¹	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ¹¹	4	PLC Code	ASTM D495

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹	1602	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	53	J/m	ASTM D256
Color (at 23°C) ¹¹	40	J	ASTM D3029
Modified Gardner (at 23°C) ¹¹	40	J	ASTM D3029

Injection Molding

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature ⁷	120	°C	—
Drying Time ⁷	3 - 4	Hrs	—
Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷	12	Hrs	—
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷	0.02	%	—
Melt Temperature ⁷	245 - 260	°C	—
Nozzle Temperature ⁷	240 - 255	°C	—
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷	245 - 260	°C	—
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷	240 - 255	°C	—
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷	230 - 250	°C	—
Mold Temperature ⁷	50 - 75	°C	—
Back Pressure ⁷	0.3 - 0.7	MPa	—
Screw Speed ⁷	50 - 100	rpm	—
Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷	40 - 80	%	—
Vent Depth ⁷	0.013 - 0.025	mm	—

Flame Characteristics

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ	min. 1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ	min. 0.84	mm	UL 94

Note

• ᵍ Measurements made from Laboratory test Coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
• ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
• ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
• ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Americas
• North America