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Ultradur® B 4400 G5

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 25%

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Injection molding grade with 25 % glass fibers for parts requiring enhanced fire resistance as well as increased tracking resistance (eg housing for electronics, plug-and-socket connectors, power switches), halogen and antimony free.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 25% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Flame Retardant
Features 
  • Antimony Free
  • Flame Retardant
  • Halogen Free
Uses 
  • Connectors
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Switches
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Black
  • Colors Available
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
 
Resin ID (ISO 1043)
  • PBT FR(30)
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (275°C/2.16 kg)
in³/10min
ISO 1133
Water Absorption
    ISO 62
Saturation, 73°F
%
 
Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH
%
 
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus (73°F)
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Break, 73°F)
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break, 73°F)
%
ISO 527-2
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
ISO 179/1eU
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
     
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
ISO 75-2/A
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
ISO 3146
CLTE - Flow (73 to 176°F)
in/in/°F
ISO 11359-2
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
IEC 60093
Relative Permittivity
    IEC 60250
73°F, 100 Hz
 
 
73°F, 1 MHz
 
 
Dissipation Factor
    IEC 60250
73°F, 100 Hz
 
 
73°F, 1 MHz
 
 
Comparative Tracking Index (Solution A)
V
IEC 60112
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
    UL 94
0.0315 in
 
 
0.0630 in
 
 
Additional Information
Maximum Service Temperature (Short Cycle Operation): 210°C
Viscosity Number (solution 0.05 g/ml phenole/1,2 Dichlorbenzol 1:1), ISO 307, 1157, 1628: 114 cm³/g
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultradur® B 4400 G5, Ultradur B 4400 G5, Ultradur® , Ultradur, UltradurB4400G5, B 4400 G 5, B 4400 G5, B4400, 4400G, G5, B4400G5, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, BASF, PolybutyleneTerephthalate, 4400B
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: No Antimony, Antimony free, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EC (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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