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SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX HF4030 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 | 1.51 g/cc | ASTM D 792 | ||
| Water Absorption | 0.037 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 | ||
| Viscosity | 470000 cP | Melt Viscosity; GE Test | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 cm/cm | Flow, 0.125 inch; ASTM D 955 | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.009 cm/cm | 0.125 inch; ASTM D 955 | ||
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength @ Break | 15200 psi | Type I, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D 638 | ||
| Elongation at Break | 2 % | Type I, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D 638 | ||
| Flexural Modulus | 1.05e+006 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 | ||
| Flexural Strength | 27500 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 | ||
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 13.5 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 4812 | ||
| Izod Impact, Notched | 1.5 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 | ||
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Volume Resistivity | Min 1e+016 ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 3.1 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 471 V/mil | in oil, 125 mils; ASTM D 149 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.01 | 1 MHz; ASTM D 150 | ||
| Arc Resistance | 120 - 180 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 5; ASTM D 495 | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | 400 - 600 V | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 1; UL 746A | ||
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | Min 120 sec | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; 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 | 25.4 - 80 mm/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A | ||
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 68°F | 15 µin/in-°F | Flow, -40F to 100F; ASTM E 831 | ||
| CTE, linear 68°F, Transverse to Flow | 44 µin/in-°F | from -40F to 100F; ASTM E 831 | ||
| CTE, linear, 212°F (100°C) | 13 µin/in-°F | Flow, 140F to 280F; ASTM E 831 | ||
| CTE, linear, 212°F (100°C) | 89 µin/in-°F | Cross Flow, 140F to 280F; ASTM E 831 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 420 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 | ||
| UL RTI, Electrical | 140 °C | UL 746B | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 140 °C | UL 746B | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 140 °C | UL 746B | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | 0.03 in. | ||
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |||
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