SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX FV620 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 | Original Value | Comments |
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| Density | 1.46 g/cc | Molded Foam; ASTM D 792 |
| Density | 1.62 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.04 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.09 % | Equilibrium, 73F; ASTM D 570 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm | Flow, 0.250 inch; ASTM D 955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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| Tensile Strength @ Yield | 11200 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Break | 4.8 % | 0.250"; ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 1.215e+006 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.11e+006 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 21300 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 790 |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 10 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 |
| Falling Dart Impact | 11 ft-lb | 73F; GE Test |
Electrical Properties |
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| Volume Resistivity | 2.5e+017 ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 |
| Surface Resistivity per Square | Min 1.1e+017 ohm | ASTM D 257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 2.94 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.09 | 100 Hz; ASTM D 150 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.004 | 100 Hz; ASTM D 150 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.011 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 |
| Arc Resistance | Max 60 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 7; ASTM D 495 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 175 - 250 V | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 30 - 60 sec | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A |
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 30 - 60 arcs | Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 25.4 - 80 mm/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A |
Thermal Properties |
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| CTE, linear 68°F | 13 µin/in-°F | Flow, -40F to 200F; ASTM E 831 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.276 BTU/lb-°F | ASTM C 351 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.16 W/m-K | ASTM C 177 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 395 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 285 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 75 °C | UL 746B |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 75 °C | UL 746B |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 75 °C | UL 746B |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 0.154 in. |
| Flammability, UL94 | 7 | 0.193 in. |
| Flammability Test | 1.2 | FOAM - Flame Class Minimum Density; g/cm3 |
Descriptive Properties | |
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Mechanical Properties Reported Herein (0.250") |
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Impact Properties Reported Herein (0.250") |
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Thermal Properties Reported Herein (0.250") |
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Physical Properties Reported Herein (0.250") |
| Foam Weight Reduction | 20% | Electrical Properties Reported Herein (0.250") |
| UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |
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