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RTP Company RTP 1401 L Polyethersulfone (PES) Glass Fiber - Lubricated - UL94 V-0

Subcategory: Polyethersulfone; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Material Notes:
RTP 1401 L is a specially formulated glass fiber reinforced polyethersulfone material that offers improved retention of properties at elevated temperatures and is an excellent material for connectors. It is processible on conventional injection molding equipment.

Physical Properties	Original Value		Comments
Specific Gravity	1.44 g/cc		ASTM D792
Filler Content	10 %		Primary Additive
Water Absorption	0.4 %		24 hrs; 23°C; ASTM D570
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.004 - 0.006 cm/cm		1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D955
Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell R	121		ASTM D785
Tensile Strength @ Break	14000 psi		ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	2.5 - 3.5 %		ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	700000 psi		ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	650000 psi		ASTM D638
Flexural Yield Strength	22000 psi		ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Unnotched	10 ft-lb/in		1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, Notched	0.7 ft-lb/in		1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D256
Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity	Min 1e+016 ohm-cm		ASTM D257
Dielectric Constant	3.7		1 MHz; Dry; ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength	380 V/mil		S/T; in oil; ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor	0.007		1 MHz; Dry; ASTM D150
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	405 °F		ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	400 °F		ASTM D648
Flammability, UL94	V-0		0.020 in (0.5 mm)
Processing Properties
Melt Temperature	650 - 710 °F
Mold Temperature	275 - 350 °F
Drying Temperature	300 °F		6 hrs
Moisture Content	0.04 %
Dew Point	-25 °F
Injection Pressure	10000 - 15000 psi