LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® VC108 Polybutylene Terephthalate
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 LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Specific Gravity | 1.43 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm | 3.20 mm; ASTM D955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.008 - 0.01 cm/cm | 6.40 mm; ASTM D955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Yield | 98.1 MPa | ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 3 % | ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 5.98 GPa | ASTM D790 |
Flexural Strength | 148 MPa | ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.39 J/cm | ASTM D256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Surface Resistance | 1e+008 - 1e+012 ohm | ASTM D257 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 80 µm/m-°C | TMA, -30°C to 30°C |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 199 °C | Unannealed (3.20 mm); ASTM D648 |
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