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SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 457 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 Properties | Original Value | Comments | ||
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| Density | 1.43 g/cc | ASTM D 792 | ||
| Density | 1.43 g/cc | ISO 1183 | ||
| Water Absorption | 0.06 % | 24 hours; ASTM D 570 | ||
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.06 % | (23 C / 50% RH) 1L; ISO 15512 | ||
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.28 % | 23C; ISO 62 | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.01 - 0.014 cm/cm | Flow, 3.2 mm; ASTM D 955 | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.01 - 0.014 cm/cm | Flow; ASTM D 955 | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.013 - 0.017 cm/cm | ASTM D 955 | ||
| Melt Flow | 11 g/10 min | cm3/10min; Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 250C/2.16 kg; ISO 1133 | ||
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Hardness, Rockwell R | 121 | ISO 2039/2 | ||
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 75 MPa | 5 mm/min; ISO 527 | ||
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 79 MPa | ASTM D 638 | ||
| Elongation at Break | 3 % | 5 mm/min; ISO 527 | ||
| Tensile Modulus | 3.6 GPa | 1 mm/min; ISO 527 | ||
| Flexural Modulus | 3.5 GPa | 2 mm/min; ISO 178 | ||
| Flexural Modulus | 3.51 GPa | DIN 53457 | ||
| Flexural Strength | 110 MPa | 2 mm/min; ISO 178 | ||
| Flexural Strength | 124 MPa | DIN 53452 | ||
| Ultimate Compressive Strength | 95 MPa | ASTM D 695 | ||
| Shear Strength | 58 MPa | ASTM D 732 | ||
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.32 J/cm | 23 C; ASTM D 256 | ||
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 6 kJ/m² | 80*10*4 +23 C; ISO 180/ 1A | ||
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 2.67 J/cm | 23 C; ASTM D 4812 | ||
| Izod Impact, Unnotched (ISO) | 25 kJ/m² | 80*10*4 +23 C; ISO 180/ 1U | ||
| Izod Impact, Unnotched Low Temp (ISO) | 25 kJ/m² | 80*10*4 -30 C; ISO 180/ 1U | ||
| Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO) | 5 kJ/m² | 80*10*4 -30 C; ISO 180/ 1A | ||
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | 3 J/cm² | 23C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eU | ||
| Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.6 J/cm² | at -30C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eA | ||
| Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | 3 J/cm² | at -30C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eU | ||
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.7 J/cm² | 23C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eA | ||
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Volume Resistivity | Min 1e+015 ohm-cm | IEC 60093 | ||
| Surface Resistivity per Square | Min 1e+015 ohm | ROA; IEC 60093 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 3 | 50 Hz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 3 | 1 MHz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 3.5 | 100 Hz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 15 kV/mm | in oil, 3.2 mm; IEC 60243-1 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 22 kV/mm | Short time, 3.2 mm; ASTM D 149 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 23 kV/mm | in oil, 1.6 mm; IEC 60243-1 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 29 kV/mm | in oil, 0.8 mm; IEC 60243-1 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.002 | 50 Hz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.002 | 100 Hz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.02 | 1 MHz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Arc Resistance | 28 sec | Tungsten; ASTM D 495 | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | 150 V | Stand. Black; IEC 60112/3rd | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | 175 V | IEC 60112/3rd | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | 225 V | Electr Grey; IEC 60112/3rd | ||
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 20 sec | UL 746A | ||
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 19 arcs | on surface; UL 746A | ||
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 21 mm/min | UL 746A | ||
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 80 µm/m-°C | 23C-80C, flow; ISO 11359-2 | ||
| CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 100 µm/m-°C | 23C-80C; ISO 11359-2 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 200 °C | HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm; ISO 75/Be | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 204 °C | ASTM D 648 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 140 °C | HDT/Ae, 1.82 MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm; ISO 75/Ae | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 151 °C | ASTM D 648 | ||
| Vicat Softening Point | 190 °C | B/50; ISO 306 | ||
| Vicat Softening Point | 210 °C | B/120; ISO 306 | ||
| Vicat Softening Point | 222 °C | Rate B; ASTM D 1525 | ||
| UL RTI, Electrical | 120 °C | UL 746B | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 120 °C | UL 746B | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 140 °C | UL 746B | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 0.71 mm | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | 7 | 94-3 mm | ||
| Flammability Test | 1 | mm; IEC Needle Flame Test, 10 s , passes at; IEC 60695-2-2 | ||
| Oxygen Index | 30 % | ISO 4589 | ||
| Glow Wire Test | 960 °C | Passes at 1 mm; EDF HN60S02 | ||
| Glow Wire Test | 960 °C | Passes at 1 mm; IEC 60695-2-1 | ||
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| Ball Pressure Test, 125 C +/- 2 C | PASSES | IEC 60035-1 | ||
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