To catalogue

Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL TP-GFMF1

Chemical Family
Polyesters

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
  • Medical Devices & Assemblies

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polyesters & Copolyesters

Other characteristics

Polymer Name
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Fillers Included
  • Glass Fiber, Glass/Mineral
  • Glass Fiber
  • Glass/Mineral
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharma
Additives
Flame Retardant
Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing
Availability
North America
Technology
Plastics
Processing Method
Injection Molding
Quality Standards
UL Yellow Card (E113219)
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Heat Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing
  • UL Flame Rated
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Filler/Reinforcement
Filler
Glass/Mineral
Reinforcement
40% Filler by Weight
Agency Ratings
RoHS Compliant
Certifications and Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Appliances
  • Medical Devices
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.75—ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 2.16 kg)2.0 - 8.0g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)4.0E-3 to 8.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.75—ASTM D792

Table 2 of 7

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)1450000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)23000psiASTM D790

Table 3 of 7

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)400°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)370°FASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)266°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)266°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)266°FUL 746

Table 4 of 7

2 rows
CharacteristicValueMethod
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 0UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 0UL 746

Table 5 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueMethod
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)V-0UL 94

Table 6 of 7

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature240 - 250°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature490 - 510°F
Middle Temperature480 - 500°F
Mold Temperature160 - 200°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Rear Temperature470 - 490°F
Processing Temperature (Melt)480 - 530°F

Table 7 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)1ft·lb/inASTM D256

The Omnichem website uses cookies. By continuing to use the site, you consent to their use in accordance with our Privacy Policy and to the collection of analytics.