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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 PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density1.46 g/cc Molded Foam; ASTM D 792
Density1.62 g/cc ASTM D 792
Water Absorption0.04 % 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570
Water Absorption at Saturation0.09 % Equilibrium, 73F; ASTM D 570
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm Flow, 0.250 inch; ASTM D 955

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @ Yield11200 psi 0.250"; ASTM D 638
Elongation at Break4.8 % 0.250"; ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus1.215e+006 psi 0.250"; ASTM D 638
Flexural Modulus1.11e+006 psi 0.250"; ASTM D 790
Flexural Yield Strength21300 psi 0.250"; ASTM D 790
Izod Impact, Unnotched10 ft-lb/in 73F; ASTM D 4812
Falling Dart Impact11 ft-lb 73F; GE Test

Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity2.5e+017 ohm-cm ASTM D 257
Surface Resistivity per SquareMin 1.1e+017 ohm ASTM D 257
Dielectric Constant2.94 1 MHz; ASTM D 150
Dielectric Constant3.09 100 Hz; ASTM D 150
Dissipation Factor0.004 100 Hz; ASTM D 150
Dissipation Factor0.011 1 MHz; ASTM D 150
Arc ResistanceMax 60 sec Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 7; ASTM D 495
Comparative Tracking Index175 - 250 V (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition, HWI30 - 60 sec (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI30 - 60 arcs Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A
High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR25.4 - 80 mm/min (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A

Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 68°F13 µin/in-°F Flow, -40F to 200F; ASTM E 831
Specific Heat Capacity0.276 BTU/lb-°F ASTM C 351
Thermal Conductivity0.16 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, Electrical75 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact75 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact75 °C UL 746B
Flammability, UL94V-0 0.154 in.
Flammability, UL947 0.193 in.
Flammability Test1.2 FOAM - Flame Class Minimum Density; g/cm3

Descriptive Properties
Foam Weight Reduction10% Mechanical Properties Reported Herein (0.250")
Foam Weight Reduction10% Impact Properties Reported Herein (0.250")
Foam Weight Reduction10% Thermal Properties Reported Herein (0.250")
Foam Weight Reduction10% Physical Properties Reported Herein (0.250")
Foam Weight Reduction20% Electrical Properties Reported Herein (0.250")
UL File Number, USAE121562 

 


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