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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL TP-GP1
- 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)
- Additives Included
- Lubricant (Unspecified)
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Additives
- Lubricant
- Features
- General Purpose
- Good Processability
- Lubricated
- Availability
- North America
- Technology
- Plastics
- Processing Method
- Injection Molding
- Material Features
- Good Processability
- Lubricated
- Country Availability
- Canada
- Mexico
- USA
- Agency Ratings
- RoHS Compliant
- Certifications and Compliance
- RoHS Compliant
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliances
- General Purpose
- Medical Devices
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.31 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Density | 1.31 | — | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.31 | — | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.31 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 2.16 kg) | 12 - 25 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow) | 0.016 - 0.022 | in/in | ASTM D955 |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs) | 0.08 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at Equilibrium, 73°F) | 0.34 | % | ASTM D570 |
Table 2 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in) | 7500 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in) | 7500 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in) | 3.5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in) | 200 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in) | 335000 | psi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in) | 11500 | psi | ASTM D790 |
Table 3 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed) | 300 | °F | ASTM D648 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed) | 127 | °F | ASTM D648 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 374 | °F | ISO 306/B50 |
Table 4 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 10000000000000000 | ohms·cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (at 0.0625 in, in Oil) | 580 | V/mil | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (at 0.125 in, in Air) | 390 | V/mil | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (at 0.125 in, in Oil) | 390 | V/mil | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Constant (at 100 Hz) | 3.3 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1 MHz) | 3.1 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) | 0.002 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1 MHz) | 0.02 | — | ASTM D150 |
Table 5 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 240 - 250 | °F |
| Drying Time | 3.0 - 4.0 | hr |
| Front Temperature | 470 - 500 | °F |
| Middle Temperature | 460 - 490 | °F |
| Mold Temperature | 110 - 170 | °F |
| Rear Temperature | 450 - 480 | °F |
| Maximum Drying Time | 8 | hr |
| Processing Temperature (Melt) | 450 - 500 | °F |
Table 6 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy) | 2.5 | ft·lb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod) | 1 | ft·lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod) | 2.2 | ft·lb/in² | ISO 180/1A |
| Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Unnotched Izod) | 30 | ft·lb/in | ASTM D4812 |
| Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in) | 320 | in·lb | ASTM D3029 |
Table 7 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale) | 117 | ASTM D785 |
| Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale) | 78 | ISO 2039-2 |
