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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® EXCP0054 Polybutylene Terephthalate, 16% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement

Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; 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:

• Features: Solvent Resistant
• Forms: Pellets
• Processing Method: Injection Molding

Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.

Physical Properties	Original Value		Comments
Specific Gravity	1.38 g/cc		ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength at Break	122 MPa		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	122 MPa		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	1.9 %		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	1.9 %		Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	11.9 GPa		5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	11.7 GPa		(50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	197 MPa		at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	0.32 J/cm		ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched	3.84 J/cm		ASTM D256
Falling Dart Impact	5.54 J		ASTM D3763
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistance	100000 ohm		ASTM D257
Static Decay	Max 0.01 sec		5000V to <50V; FTMS101B
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	220 °C		Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	202 °C		Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648
Processing Properties
Rear Barrel Temperature	238 - 254 °C
Middle Barrel Temperature	243 - 260 °C
Front Barrel Temperature	249 - 266 °C
Nozzle Temperature	243 - 260 °C
Melt Temperature	249 - 266 °C
Mold Temperature	65.6 - 87.8 °C
Drying Temperature	121 °C
Dry Time	3 - 12 hour
Moisture Content	0.02 %		Suggested
Back Pressure	0.345 - 0.689 MPa
Clamp Pressure	41 - 83 MPa
Shot Size	40 - 80 %		Suggested
Vent Depth	0.0025 - 0.0038 cm
Screw Speed	50 - 80 rpm