MatWeb, The Online Materials Database

SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 430 PBT (Europe)


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 European product line. This product is also a part of their North American product line.

Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density1.55 g/cc0.056 lb/in³ ASTM D 792
Density1.55 g/cc0.056 lb/in³ ISO 1183
Water Absorption0.05 %0.05 % 24 hours; ASTM D 570
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium0.05 %0.05 % (23 C / 50% RH) 1L; ISO 15512
Water Absorption at Saturation0.26 %0.26 % 23C; ISO 62
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.003 - 0.007 cm/cm0.003 - 0.007 in/in Flow; ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse0.005 - 0.01 cm/cm0.005 - 0.01 in/in ASTM D 955
Melt Flow7 g/10 min7 g/10 min cm3/10min; Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 250C/2.16 kg; ISO 1133

Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell R125125 ISO 2039/2
Hardness, H358/30128 MPa18600 psi ISO 2039/1
Tensile Strength, Ultimate113 MPa16400 psi ASTM D 638
Tensile Strength, Ultimate125 MPa18100 psi 5 mm/min; ISO 527
Elongation at Break3 %3 % 5 mm/min; ISO 527
Tensile Modulus9.1 GPa1320 ksi 1 mm/min; ISO 527
Flexural Modulus6.89 GPa999 ksi DIN 53457
Flexural Modulus8 GPa1160 ksi 2 mm/min; ISO 178
Flexural Strength172 MPa24900 psi DIN 53452
Flexural Strength185 MPa26800 psi 2 mm/min; ISO 178
Ultimate Compressive Strength126 MPa18300 psi ASTM D 695
Izod Impact, Notched1.33 J/cm2.49 ft-lb/in 23 C; ASTM D 256
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO)12 kJ/m²5.71 ft-lb/in² 80*10*4 +23 C; ISO 180/ 1A
Izod Impact, Unnotched7.47 J/cm14 ft-lb/in 23 C; ASTM D 4812
Izod Impact, Unnotched (ISO)55 kJ/m²26.2 ft-lb/in² 80*10*4 +23 C; ISO 180/ 1U
Izod Impact, Unnotched Low Temp (ISO)55 kJ/m²26.2 ft-lb/in² 80*10*4 -30 C; ISO 180/ 1U
Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO)10 kJ/m²4.76 ft-lb/in² 80*10*4 -40 C; ISO 180/ 1A
Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO)9 kJ/m²4.28 ft-lb/in² 80*10*4 -30 C; ISO 180/ 1A
Charpy Impact Unnotched5 J/cm²23.8 ft-lb/in² 23C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp0.9 J/cm²4.28 ft-lb/in² at -30C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp5 J/cm²23.8 ft-lb/in² at -30C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched1.1 J/cm²5.24 ft-lb/in² 23C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eA

Electrical Properties
Volume ResistivityMin 1e+015 ohm-cmMin 1e+015 ohm-cm IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity per SquareMin 1e+015 ohmMin 1e+015 ohm ROA; IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant3.43.4 1 MHz; IEC 60250
Dielectric Constant3.63.6 50 Hz; IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength14 kV/mm356 kV/in in oil, 3.2 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength20 kV/mm508 kV/in in oil, 1.6 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength24 kV/mm610 kV/in in oil, 0.8 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor0.0010.001 50 Hz; IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor0.010.01 1 MHz; IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index250 V250 V Stand. Black; IEC 60112/3rd
Comparative Tracking Index275 V275 V Electr Grey; IEC 60112/3rd
Comparative Tracking Index300 V300 V IEC 60112/3rd

Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 20°C20 µm/m-°C11.1 µin/in-°F 23C-80C, flow; ISO 11359-2
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow120 µm/m-°C66.7 µin/in-°F 23C-80C; ISO 11359-2
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)221 °C430 °F ASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)225 °C437 °F HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm; ISO 75/Be
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)204 °C399 °F ASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)205 °C401 °F HDT/Ae, 1.82 MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm; ISO 75/Ae
Vicat Softening Point215 °C419 °F B/50; ISO 306
Vicat Softening Point215 °C419 °F B/120; ISO 306
Vicat Softening Point222 °C432 °F Rate B; ASTM D 1525
Vicat Softening Point222 °C432 °F A/50; ISO 306
UL RTI, Electrical130 °C266 °F UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact130 °C266 °F UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact140 °C284 °F UL 746B
Flammability, UL94HBHB 1.5 mm
Glow Wire Test750 °C1380 °F Passes at 1 mm; EDF HN60S02
Glow Wire Test750 °C1380 °F Passes at 1 mm; IEC 60695-2-1

Descriptive Properties
Ball Pressure Test, 125 C +/- 2 CPASSES IEC 60035-1

 


Copyright 1996-2010 by Automation Creations, Inc.  The information provided by MatWeb is intended for personal, non-commercial use. The contents, results, and technical data from this site may not be reproduced either electronically, photographically or substantively without permission from Automation Creations, Inc. No warranty, neither expressed nor implied, is given regarding the accuracy of this information. The user assumes all risk and liability in connection with the use of information from MatWeb.