SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX HR426 PBT (North America)
Subcategory: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT); Polyester, TP; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.
Material Notes: Information provided by GE Plastics for their North American product line.
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.53 g/cc | 0.0553 lb/in³ | ASTM D 792 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm | 0.003 - 0.005 in/in | Flow, 60-125 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 - 0.008 cm/cm | 0.005 - 0.008 in/in | Flow, 125-180 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.004 - 0.006 cm/cm | 0.004 - 0.006 in/in | 60-125 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.006 - 0.009 cm/cm | 0.006 - 0.009 in/in | 125-180 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Hardness, Rockwell R | 118 | 118 | ASTM D 785 |
Tensile Strength @ Break | 117 MPa | 17000 psi | Type I, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at Break | 3 % | 3 % | Type I, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Modulus | 6.89 GPa | 1000 ksi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Izod Impact, Unnotched | 8.01 J/cm | 15 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.908 J/cm | 1.7 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Volume Resistivity | 1.9e+016 ohm-cm | 1.9e+016 ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 |
Dielectric Constant | 3.13 | 3.13 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 |
Dielectric Constant | 3.24 | 3.24 | 50 Hz; ASTM D 150 |
Dielectric Strength | 19.2 kV/mm | 487 V/mil | in oil, 125 mils; ASTM D 149 |
Dissipation Factor | 0.003 | 0.003 | 50 Hz; ASTM D 150 |
Dissipation Factor | 0.014 | 0.014 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 |
Arc Resistance | 120 - 180 sec | 120 - 180 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 5; ASTM D 495 |
Comparative Tracking Index | 400 - 600 V | 400 - 600 V | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 1; UL 746A |
Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | Min 120 sec | Min 120 sec | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; UL 746A |
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 15 - 30 arcs | 15 - 30 arcs | Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A |
High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 25.4 - 80 mm/min | 1 - 3.15 in/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 218 °C | 425 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 207 °C | 405 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
UL RTI, Electrical | 140 °C | 284 °F | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 140 °C | 284 °F | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 140 °C | 284 °F | UL 746B |
Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 0.03 in. |
Descriptive Properties | |
UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |
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