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SABIC Innovative Plastics VALOX 815 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 PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density1.43 g/cc ASTM D 792
Density1.43 g/cc ISO 1183
Filler Content15 % ASTM D 229
Water Absorption0.06 % 24 hours; ASTM D 570
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium0.06 % (23 C / 50% RH) 1L; ISO 15512
Water Absorption at Saturation0.26 % 23C; ISO 62
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.004 - 0.008 cm/cm Flow; ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse0.006 - 0.01 cm/cm ASTM D 955
Melt Flow12 g/10 min cm3/10min; Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 265C/1.2 kg; ISO 1133

Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell R119 ISO 2039/2
Hardness, H358/30101 MPa ISO 2039/1
Tensile Strength, Ultimate80 MPa ASTM D 638
Tensile Strength, Ultimate95 MPa 5 mm/min; ISO 527
Elongation at Break3 % ASTM D 638
Elongation at Break3 % 5 mm/min; ISO 527
Tensile Modulus5.5 GPa DIN 53457
Tensile Modulus5.5 GPa 1 mm/min; ISO 527
Flexural Modulus4.5 GPa DIN 53457
Flexural Modulus5.2 GPa 2 mm/min; ISO 178
Flexural Strength135 MPa 2 mm/min; ISO 178
Flexural Strength140 MPa DIN 53452
Flexural Yield Strength150 MPa 2 mm/min; ISO 178
Ultimate Compressive Strength150 MPa ASTM D 695
Shear Strength61 MPa ASTM D 732
Izod Impact, Notched0.45 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 (ISO)30 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 Temp0.45 J/cm at -40 C; ASTM D 256
Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO)5 kJ/m² 80*10*4 -30 C; ISO 180/ 1A
Charpy Impact Unnotched3 J/cm² 23C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp0.4 J/cm² at -30C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp0.6 J/cm² 0 C; DIN 53453
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp0.6 J/cm² at -20 C; ISO 179/2C
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp3 J/cm² at -30C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched0.5 J/cm² 23C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62; ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact, Notched0.6 J/cm² 23 C; ISO 179/2C
Taber Abrasion, mg/1000 Cycles17 CS-17, 1 kg; GE Test

Electrical Properties
Volume ResistivityMin 1e+015 ohm-cm IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity per SquareMin 1e+015 ohm ROA; IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant2.9 1 MHz; IEC 60250
Dielectric Constant3 50 Hz; IEC 60250
Dielectric Constant3.6 100 Hz; IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength16 kV/mm in oil, 3.2 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength18 kV/mm Short time, 3.2 mm; ASTM D 149
Dielectric Strength18 kV/mm Short time, 1.0 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength24 kV/mm in oil, 1.6 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength30 kV/mm in oil, 0.8 mm; IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor0.001 50 Hz; IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor0.002 100 Hz; IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor0.014 1 MHz; IEC 60250
Arc Resistance136 sec Tungsten; ASTM D 495
Comparative Tracking Index175 V M; IEC 60112/3rd
Comparative Tracking Index275 V Stand. Black; IEC 60112/3rd
Comparative Tracking Index325 V IEC 60112/3rd
Comparative Tracking Index325 V Electr Grey; IEC 60112/3rd

Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 20°C55 µm/m-°C 23C-80C, flow; ISO 11359-2
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow85 µm/m-°C 23C-80C; ISO 11359-2
Thermal Conductivity0.19 W/m-K ISO 8302
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)210 °C ASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)210 °C HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm; ISO 75/Be
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)160 °C ASTM D 648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)175 °C HDT/Ae, 1.82 MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm; ISO 75/Ae
Vicat Softening Point185 °C B/50; ISO 306
Vicat Softening Point190 °C B/120; ISO 306
Vicat Softening Point213 °C VST/A/120; DIN 53460
Vicat Softening Point220 °C Rate B; ASTM D 1525
Vicat Softening Point220 °C A/50; ISO 306
UL RTI, Electrical125 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact110 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact125 °C UL 746B
Flammability, UL94HB 1.5 mm
Glow Wire Test750 °C Passes at 1 mm; EDF HN60S02
Glow Wire Test750 °C Passes at 1 mm; IEC 60695-2-1

Descriptive Properties
Ball Pressure Test, 125 C +/- 2 CPASSES IEC 60035-1
Hot Mandrel Test, 300 CPASSES CEE10/IIed
Water Absorption, 24 hours, mg6 DIN 53495

 


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