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VALOX™ FR Resin ENH8560
SABIC's Specialties Business VALOX™ ENH8560 is a 30% glass reinforced, non-chlorinated/brominated flame retardant Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PBT/PET) injection moldable grade with excellent chemical resistance. It has a UL94V0@1.5mm and 5VA@2.0mm flame rating. This is a good candidate for a variety of applications needing a sustainable FR PBT/PET solution.
Product families
Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
- Connectors
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Blends & Alloys
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VALOX™ FR Resin
- Density
- 1580.0 - 1580.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- PBT/PET Alloy
- Flexural Modulus
- 10000.0 - 10000.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ʰ Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.; ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.; ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.; ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.; ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 5VA
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bromine-free
- Chlorine-free
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Mold Release Agent
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Flame Retardant
- Good Mold Release
- Low Warpage
- Non-brominated
- Non-chlorinated
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Circuit Protection
- Electrical Components
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Electronic Components
- Wiring Devices
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 103 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 103 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 1 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 12000 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 145 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 145 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 10000 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 105 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 105 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 1 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2 | % | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.07 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.4 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.58 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Filler Content ¹¹ | 30 | % | ASTM D229 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.3 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 250°C, 5 kgf) ¹¹ | 11 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 265°C, 2.16kgf) ¹¹ | 5 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 250°C, 5 kg) ¹¹ | 10 | cm³/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.58 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.3 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.05 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 250°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 11 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 95°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000021 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 95°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000056 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ | 215 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ | 220 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 203 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 196 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 210 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 196 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000019 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000056 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000021 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00014 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
Table 4 of 7
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) ¹¹ | 35 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) ¹¹ | 35 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ | 25 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ | 25 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 8 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 8 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 3.6 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 3.6 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ | 0.012 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ | 0.012 | — | IEC 60250 |
Table 5 of 7
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Charpy Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 450 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 400 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 60 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 0°C) ¹¹ | 60 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 60 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 27 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 0°C) ¹¹ | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 110 - 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 260 - 285 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 265 - 275 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 255 - 280 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 240 - 260 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature ⁷ | 40 - 60 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 60 - 110 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 2 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 750 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ | 750 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 0.8 mm) ᵖ | 750 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 0.8 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 31 | % | ASTM D2863 |
