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VESTODUR® 3030
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
VESTODUR® 3030 is a high-viscosity polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin that is specially formulated for extrusion applications. It provides outstanding resistance to hydrolysis and heat. This compound is particularly suitable for the production of rigid, small-diameter tubing, including loose fiber optic buffer tubes. It is also compatible with film extrusion processes.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
- Jacketing & Insulation
- Optical Fiber & Telecom
Product Families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- Polyesters & Copolyesters
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VESTODUR
- Polymer Name
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Light Stabilizer, UV Stabilizer
- Heat Stabilizer
- Light Stabilizer
- UV Stabilizer
- Color (Properties)
- Natural
- Materials Features
Chemical Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance, Excellent Stiffness, Heat Resistance, Heat Stabilized, High Hydrolytic Stability, High Viscosity, Hot Water Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Light Stabilized, UV Stabilized, Unreinforced
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Flame Rating
- IEC 60695-11-10 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Color
- Natural
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Electrically Insulating
- Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance
- Excellent Stiffness
- Heat Resistance
- Heat Stabilized
- High Hydrolytic Stability
- High Viscosity
- Storage Condition
Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
- Packaging Information
VESTODUR® 3030 is supplied as cylindrical pellets in polyethylene packaging, ready for processing.
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Applications
- Cable Insulation
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Fiber Optic Buffer Tubes
- Industrial Applications
- Telecommunications
- Tubes
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus (dry) | 363000 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength (dry) | 8120 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Yield Stress (dry) | 8120 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Yield Strain (dry) | 4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Stress at 50% Strain (dry) | 4790 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Stress at Break (dry) | 4930 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb, dry) | min. 50 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Creep Modulus (0.5% Strain, 1h, cond.) | 377000 | psi | ISO 899-1 |
| Tensile Creep Modulus (0.5% Strain, 1000h, cond.) | 218000 | psi | ISO 899-1 |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C, dry) | 2.38 | ftlb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C, dry) | 19 | ftlb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 2 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (dry) | 1.31 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (dry) | 0.45 | % | Sim. to 1SO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption (dry) | 0.15 | % | Sim. to 1SO 62 |
| Shore D Hardness (dry) | 77 (3 sec) | — | ISO 7619-1 |
Table 3 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (dry) | 433 | °F | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (dry) | 113 | °F | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa, dry) | 131 | °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa, dry) | 275 | °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h, dry) | 428 | °F | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h, dry) | 356 | °F | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Parallel, dry) | 6.11e-05 | in/in/°F | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Normal, dry) | 6.11e-05 | in/in/°F | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
Table 4 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistivity (σE, cond.) | 10000000000000 | Ohm | IEC 62631-3-2 |
| Surface Resistance (RSD, dry) | 10000000000000 | Ohm | IEC 62631-3-2 |
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz, dry) | 33 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1MHz, dry) | 3.5 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100Hz, dry) | 20 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1Mhz, dry) | 230 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm, dry) | 686 | kV/in | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (Test Solution A, 50 Drops Value, dry) | 600 | — | IEC 60112 |
Table 5 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Conditions | 7792 | — | ISO ....-2 |
| Injection Molding - Melt Temperature | 500 | °F | ISO 294 |
| Injection Molding - Mold Temperature | 176 | °F | ISO 294 |
| Injection Molding - Injection Velocity | 7.87 | in/s | ISO 294 |
| Injection Molding - Pressure at Hold | 10200 | psi | ISO 294 |
Table 6 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume Flow Rate (dry, at 482°F, 4.76lb) | 9 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (Parallel, dry) | 1.7 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Molding Shrinkage (Normal, dry) | 1.7 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Mold Temperature (dry) | 176 | °F | — |
Table 7 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Behavior (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) (dry) | HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.0315 in.) (dry) | HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Oxygen Index (dry) | 23 | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index | 23 | % | ASTM D 2863 |
