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SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX FV649 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 | 1.13 g/cc | Molded Foam; ASTM D 792 | ||
| Density | 1.26 g/cc | ASTM D 792 | ||
| Water Absorption | 0.15 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 | ||
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.33 % | Equilibrium, 73F; ASTM D 570 | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0035 - 0.0055 cm/cm | Flow, 0.250 inch; ASTM D 955 | ||
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength @ Yield | 6800 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 638 | ||
| Elongation at Break | 5.4 % | 0.250"; ASTM D 638 | ||
| Tensile Modulus | 435000 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 638 | ||
| Flexural Modulus | 465000 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 790 | ||
| Flexural Yield Strength | 11700 psi | 0.250"; ASTM D 790 | ||
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 20 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 | ||
| Falling Dart Impact | 80 ft-lb | 73F; GE Test | ||
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Volume Resistivity | 1.4e+016 ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 | ||
| Surface Resistivity per Square | Min 1.1e+017 ohm | ASTM D 257 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 2.71 | 100 Hz; ASTM D 150 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 2.8 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 326 V/mil | in air, 250 mils; ASTM D 149 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0028 | 100 Hz; ASTM D 150 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0347 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 | ||
| Arc Resistance | 60 - 120 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 6; ASTM D 495 | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | 100 - 175 V | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 4; UL 746A | ||
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 80 - 150 mm/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A | ||
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 68°F | 18 µin/in-°F | Flow, -40F to 200F; ASTM E 831 | ||
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.32 BTU/lb-°F | ASTM C 351 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 240 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 226 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 | ||
| UL RTI, Electrical | 75 °C | UL 746B | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 75 °C | UL 746B | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 75 °C | UL 746B | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | 0.157 in. | ||
| Flammability Test | 1 | FOAM - Flame Class Minimum Density; g/cm3 | ||
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Mechanical Properties Reported Herein (0.250") | ||
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Impact Properties Reported Herein (0.250") | ||
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Thermal Properties Reported Herein (0.250") | ||
| Foam Weight Reduction | 10% | Physical Properties Reported Herein (0.250") | ||
| Foam Weight Reduction | 20% | Electrical Properties Reported Herein (0.250") | ||
| UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |||
| UV-light, water exposure/immersion | F2 | UL746C | ||
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