SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 325ML 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 | 1.36 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength @ Yield | 8000 psi | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at Break | 16 % | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Modulus | 330000 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Flexural Strength | 13500 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Izod Impact, Unnotched | 29 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.7 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Arc Resistance | 120 - 180 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 5; ASTM D 495 |
Comparative Tracking Index | Min 600 V | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; UL 746A |
Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 15 - 30 sec | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A |
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | Min 120 arcs | Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; UL 746A |
High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 0 - 10 mm/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; UL 746A |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 355 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 175 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
UL RTI, Electrical | 120 °C | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 120 °C | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 140 °C | UL 746B |
Flammability, UL94 | HB | 0.03 in. |
Descriptive Properties | |
UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |
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