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SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 855 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. MatWeb has a separate entry for the European data sheet.

Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density1.54 g/cc ASTM D 792
Water Absorption0.06 % 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.004 - 0.006 cm/cm Flow, 60-125 mil; ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.006 - 0.009 cm/cm Flow, 125-180 mil; ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse0.005 - 0.008 cm/cm 60-125 mil; ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse0.008 - 0.011 cm/cm 125-180 mil; ASTM D 955
Melt Flow81 g/10 min 266C/5.0 kgf; ASTM D 1238

Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell R119 ASTM D 785
Tensile Strength @ Break13000 psi Type I, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D 638
Flexural Modulus700000 psi 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790
Flexural Strength20000 psi 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790
Izod Impact, Unnotched6 ft-lb/in 73F; ASTM D 4812
Izod Impact, Notched1 ft-lb/in 73F; ASTM D 256

Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity4.5e+016 ohm-cm ASTM D 257
Dielectric Constant3.4 1 MHz; ASTM D 150
Dielectric Constant3.5 100 Hz; ASTM D 150
Dielectric Strength510 V/mil in air, 125 mils; ASTM D 149
Dielectric Strength570 V/mil in oil, 62 mils; ASTM D 149
Dissipation Factor0.001 100 Hz; ASTM D 150
Dissipation Factor0.01 1 MHz; ASTM D 150
Arc Resistance60 - 120 sec Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 6; ASTM D 495
Comparative Tracking Index175 - 250 V (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition, HWIMin 120 sec (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 0; UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAIMax 15 arcs Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 4; UL 746A
High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTRMin 150 mm/min (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 4; UL 746A

Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 68°F25 µin/in-°F Flow, -40F to 100F; ASTM E 831
CTE, linear, 212°F (100°C)34 µin/in-°F Flow, 140F to 280F; ASTM E 831
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)400 °F 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)370 °F 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648
UL RTI, Electrical125 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact110 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact125 °C UL 746B
Flammability, UL94V-0 0.058 in.

Descriptive Properties
UL File Number, USAE121562 

 


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