POMALUX® Polyoxymethylene (POMC)

Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name

Polyacetal Copolymer (POM)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Dimensional Stability,

Excellent Dielectric Properties,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Machinability,

High Temperature Resistance,

Low Friction,

Low Moisture Absorption,

Semi Crystalline,

Stiffness,

Wear Resistant

Manufacturing Capabilities

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications,

Tooling & Moldmaking

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Other Parts & Components

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bearings,

Bushings,

Electrical Components,

Gears,

Pump Parts,

Valve Parts

Applications

• Jigs and textures
• Pump and valve parts
• Bushings and bearings
• Gears
• Wear pads
• Electrical components

Properties

Color

Black,

Natural

Physical Form

Film,

Rods,

Sheets,

Slab

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Compressive Strength (10% Deflection)	16000	psi	ASTM D695
Flexural Modulus	375000	psi	ASTM D790
Hardness	M78	M Scale	ASTM D785
Izod Impact Strength Notched (-40°F)	1.2	ft•lbs/in	ASTM D256
Izod Impact Strength Notched (-73°F)	1.5	ft•lbs/in	ASTM D256
Tensile Elongation (-40°F)	30	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (73°F)	75	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	357000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield, -40°F)	8800	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield, 73°F)	13700	psi	ASTM D638

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	1.2x10-4	in/in/°F	ASTM D696
Flammability Rating (060)	HB	—	UL94
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi)	230	°F	ASTM D648
Thermal Conductivity	1.6	cal/sec/cm2/°C/cm	ASTM C177

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.41	—	ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hours)	0.2	%	ASTM D570

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant