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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® SMV5846 PBT + PET Alloy, 20% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement

Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT); Polyester, TP; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); Polymer; Thermoplastic

Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.

Material Notes:
ESD Applications

• Features: Good Chemical Resistance, High Flow, Flame Retardant
• Forms: Pellets
• Processing Method: Injection Molding

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Specific Gravity	1.47 g/cc	0.0531 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength, Yield	128 MPa	18600 psi	Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	12.2 GPa	1770 ksi	(50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	198 MPa	28700 psi	at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	0.427 J/cm	0.8 ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity	7 ohm-cm	7 ohm-cm	ASTM D257
Surface Resistance	3000 ohm	3000 ohm	ASTM D257
Static Decay	Max 0.01 sec	Max 0.01 sec	5000V to <50V; FTMS101B
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	203 °C	397 °F	Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648
Processing Properties
Rear Barrel Temperature	238 - 254 °C	460 - 489 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	243 - 260 °C	469 - 500 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	249 - 266 °C	480 - 511 °F
Nozzle Temperature	243 - 260 °C	469 - 500 °F
Melt Temperature	249 - 266 °C	480 - 511 °F
Mold Temperature	65.6 - 87.8 °C	150 - 190 °F
Drying Temperature	121 °C	250 °F
Dry Time	3 - 12 hour	3 - 12 hour
Moisture Content	0.02 %	0.02 %	Suggested
Back Pressure	0.345 - 0.689 MPa	50 - 99.9 psi
Clamp Pressure	41 - 83 MPa	5950 - 12000 psi
Shot Size	40 - 80 %	40 - 80 %	Suggested
Vent Depth	0.0025 - 0.0038 cm	0.000984 - 0.0015 in
Screw Speed	50 - 80 rpm	50 - 80 rpm