NORYL™ Resin GFN2BIO3

Chemical Family: PolyethersStyrenics

NORYL™ Resin GFN2BIO3 is a 20% glass fiber reinforced blend of polyphenylene ether (PPE) + polystyrene (PS) featuring bio-based content. This injection moldable grade is renowned for its low moisture absorption, high strength, hydrolytic stability, low warpage, low specific gravity, and exceptional dimensional stability. With a UL746C outdoor suitability rating of F1, NORYL™ Resin GFN2BIO3 is ideal for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, including construction, electrical components, displays, and lawn and garden equipment. Manufacturers seeking a versatile material that combines strength, stability, and durability across varied environments can rely on NORYL™ Resin GFN2BIO3 for reliable performance in demanding applications.

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Consumer Goods — Housewares
Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities

Power & Utilities

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys

Other characteristics

Brand: NORYL™ Resin
Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name: PPE/PS Alloy
Flexural Modulus: 6540.0 - 6540.0 MPa
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Note: (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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.
Markets: Building & Construction
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Industrial
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: No Added PFAS
Sustainable
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber
Material Features: Dimensional Stability
Flame Retardant
High Hydrolytic Stability
High Stiffness
High Strength
IR Transparent
Low Moisture Absorption
Low Specific Gravity
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Building Materials
Commercial Appliance
Computer Components
Electrical Components
Energy Management
Home Appliances
Housewares
Mobile Phone Housings
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹	97.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹	2.5	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹	7070.0	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹	6540.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress (Yield, 2 mm/min) ¹	167.0	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹	6200.0	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹	2.6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹	90.0	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹	5800.0	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹	160.0	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness (Rockwell L) ¹	106.0	—	ASTM D785

Table 2 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Mold Shrinkage (flow) ¹	0.2 - 0.5	%	SABIC method
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C/5.0 kg) ¹	8.0	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Specific Gravity ¹	1.2	—	ASTM D792
Water Absorption (23°C/24hrs) ¹	0.06	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C/5.0 kgf )¹	9.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm) ¹	137.0	°C	ISO 75/Af
Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm) ¹	143.0	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed) ¹	135.0	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed) ¹	140.0	°C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature (at Rate B/50) ¹	143.0	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (at Rate B/120) ¹	146.0	°C	ISO 306
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹	3.3e-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹	3.3e-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹	9.0e-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹	9.0e-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
Relative Temperature Index (Elec) ¹	90.0	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mech with impact) ¹	90.0	°C	UL 746B

Table 4 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Dielectric Strength (in oil, 3.2 mm) ¹	16.5	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity (at 50/60 Hz) ¹	2.86	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹	0.0008	—	ASTM D150
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI, PLC 1) ¹	min. 6	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI, PLC 4) ¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI, PLC 3) ¹	min. 6	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate ¹	4.0	PLC Code	UL 746A
Arc Resistance (Tungsten) ¹	7.0	PLC Code	ASTM D495
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI, PLC 4) ¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A

Table 5 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Izod Impact (Notched 80104 +23°C) ¹	11.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹	11.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C) ¹	119.0	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, -40°C) ¹	96.0	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C) ¹	650.0	J/m	ASTM D4812
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹	22.0	J	ASTM D3763

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