LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound WF006XXL
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ WF006XXL compound is based on Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) resin containing 30% glass fiber. Added features of this grade include: Good Mold Release, Heat Stabilized, Low Extractables.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Pipes & Plumbing
- Consumer Electronics
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Housings & Enclosures
Product Families
- Polyesters & Copolyesters
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound
- Polymer Name
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 8900.0 - 8900.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent
- Heat Stabilizer
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ᵍ 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.; 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
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Mold Release
- Heat Stabilized
- High Stiffness
- Low Extractables
- Low Leachable
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliances
- Building Materials
- Consumer Applications
- Electrical Enclosure
- Electrical Internal Frame
- Food Containers
- Food Packaging
- Home Appliances
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.57 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.06 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 265°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 12 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 265°C, 2.16 kg) ¹¹ | 21 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.57 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.01 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.21 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 1.21 | % | SABIC method |
Table 2 of 5
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 10449 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 131 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2.4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 8900 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 184 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 10330 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 128 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2.7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 9130 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 185 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 3 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 222 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 205 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 214 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 213 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 60°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000031 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 60°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00011 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 224 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 209 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 4 of 5
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 43 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 6.9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 49 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 55 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 585 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
Table 5 of 5
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.2 - 0.3 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 12 | Hrs |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 2 - 4 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 260 - 270 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.05 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 240 - 265 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 245 - 255 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 65 - 90 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 250 - 260 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 220 - 230 | °C |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 30 - 60 | rpm |
