SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 420SE0U 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 | 1.58 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.06 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm | Flow, 60-125 mil; ASTM D 955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 - 0.008 cm/cm | Flow, 125-180 mil; ASTM D 955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.004 - 0.006 cm/cm | 60-125 mil; ASTM D 955 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.006 - 0.009 cm/cm | 125-180 mil; ASTM D 955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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| Hardness, Rockwell R | 119 | ASTM D 785 |
| Tensile Strength @ Break | 17000 psi | Type I, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.1e+006 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Strength | 27000 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 13 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 1.2 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 |
Electrical Properties |
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| Volume Resistivity | Min 3.4e+016 ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.7 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.8 | 100 Hz; ASTM D 150 |
| Dielectric Strength | 490 V/mil | in air, 125 mils; ASTM D 149 |
| Dielectric Strength | 610 V/mil | in oil, 62 mils; ASTM D 149 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.002 | 100 Hz; ASTM D 150 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.02 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 |
| Arc Resistance | 60 - 120 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 6; 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 | Min 120 arcs | Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | Min 150 mm/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 4; UL 746A |
Thermal Properties |
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| CTE, linear 68°F | 14 µin/in-°F | Flow, -40F to 100F; ASTM E 831 |
| CTE, linear, 212°F (100°C) | 14 µin/in-°F | Flow, 140F to 280F; ASTM E 831 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 415 °F | 0.125 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 420 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 375 °F | 0.125 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 400 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 130 °C | UL 746B |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 130 °C | UL 746B |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 140 °C | UL 746B |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 0.029 in. |
| Flammability, UL94 | 7 | 0.079 in. |
| Oxygen Index | 32 % | ASTM D 2863 |
Descriptive Properties | |
| CSA File No. | LS88480 | |
| UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |
| UV-light, water exposure/immersion | F2 | UL746C |
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