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PolyOne Geon® 8700A Vinyl Compound - Rigid (RPVC)


Subcategory: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Vinyl

Material Notes:

Description/Features:

  • Interior
  • Excellent Dimensional Stability
  • High Melt Strength
  • UL 94 V0
  • UL 94 5VA
  • CSA V0
  • NSF STD 51

Applications:

  • General Purpose
  • Custom Profiles-Complex
  • Custom Profiles-Thick wall
  • Beltline Moldings

Market:

  • Automotive

Processing Method:

  • Extrusion-Single Screw
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Disclaimer: Note: Automotive OEM approval(s).
Note: NSF listings are obtained on specific colors. Contact PolyOne for the latest listing of approved colors for this product.
Note: The Cell Classification was determined using the notched Izod test with injection molded samples.

Information provided by PolyOne Corporation.

Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity1.38 g/cc ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell R111 ASTM D785
Hardness, Shore D78 15 sec; ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Yield6200 psi Type 1 - Rigids, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus390000 psi Type 1 - Rigids, 0.2 in/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus380 ksi ASTM D790
Flexural Strength11000 psi ASTM D790
Compressive Strength8100 psi ASTM D695
Dart Drop Total Energy0.07 ft-lb/mil Procedure A, 0.125 in Conical Dart, 73°F (23°C); ASTM D4226
Dart Drop Total Energy0.07 ft-lb/mil Procedure B, 0.125 in Conical Dart, 73°F (23°C); ASTM D4226
Izod Impact, Notched1.1 ft-lb/in Method A, Compression Molded, 0.125 in bars, 0°F (-18°C); ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Notched1.6 ft-lb/in Method A, Compression Molded, 0.125 in bars, 32°F (0°C); ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Notched17 ft-lb/in Method A, Compression Molded, 0.125 in bars, 73°F (23°C); ASTM D256

Electrical Properties
Dielectric Constant3.3 1,000 Hz; ASTM D150
Dielectric Constant3.9 60 Hz; ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength690 V/mil ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor0.029 60 Hz, 86°F (30°C), 24 hrs; ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor0.04 1,000 Hz, 86°F (30°C), 24 hrs; ASTM D150

Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 68°F37 µin/in-°F ASTM D696
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)163 °F Unannealed, 0.125 in bars; ASTM D648
Flammability, UL94V-0 All Colors; 0.028 in.
Flammability, UL94V-0 All Colors; 0.034 in.
Flammability, UL947 All Colors; 0.059 in.

Processing Properties
Melt Temperature355 - 360 °F Extrusion

Descriptive Properties
Automotive ApprovalGeneral Motors, GMP 7001M PVC 
Cell Classification D178416344 ASTM D1784
Ease of SizingExcellent 

 


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