SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 215HPR 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 | 1.31 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
Water Absorption | 0.08 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 |
Viscosity | 110000 cP | Melt Viscosity; GE Test |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.009 - 0.016 cm/cm | Flow, 30-90 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.015 - 0.023 cm/cm | Flow, 90-180 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.01 - 0.017 cm/cm | 30-90 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.016 - 0.024 cm/cm | 90-180 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength @ Yield | 7500 psi | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at Break | 300 % | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Modulus | 340000 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 12000 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Izod Impact, Unnotched | 30 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 |
Gardner Impact | 30 ft-lb | Modified Gardner, 73F; ASTM D 3029 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 1 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 68°F | 45 µin/in-°F | Flow, -40F to 100F; ASTM E 831 |
CTE, linear, 212°F (100°C) | 77 µin/in-°F | Flow, 140F to 280F; ASTM E 831 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 310 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 130 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
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