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Ultradur® B 4300 M5

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Mineral Filler, 25%

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
25 % mineral reinforced injection molding grade for parts with good surface finish and low warpage tendency (eg housings and visible parts on home appliances).
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Mineral Filler, 25% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Surface Finish
  • Low Warpage
  
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Housings
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Black
  • Colors Available
  • Natural Color
  • Unspecified Color
  
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Resin ID (ISO 1043)
  • PBT
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
lb/in³
 ISO 1183 2
Melt volume-flow rate (250°C/2.16 kg)
in³/10min
 ISO 1133 2
Molding Shrinkage
      
Across Flow  3
%
 ISO 294-4
Flow: 0.118 in 3
%
 ISO 294-4
Flow
%
 ISO 2577 2
Across Flow
%
 ISO 2577 2
Water Absorption
     ISO 62 2
Saturation
%
  
Equilibrium
%
  
Viscosity number
cm³/g
 ISO 307, 1157, 1628 2
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Stress
      
Yield
psi
 ISO 527-2/50
Break
psi
 ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2 2
Tensile Creep Modulus (1000 hr)
psi
 ISO 899-1 2
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy notched impact strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eA 2
Charpy impact strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eU 2
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 358/30)
psi
 ISO 2039-1
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ISO 75-2 2
66 psi
°F
  
264 psi
°F
  
Melting Temperature 4
°F
 ISO 11357-3 2
CLTE - Flow (73 to 176°F)
in/in/°F
 ISO 11359-2
Maximum Service Temperature 5
°F
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Btu/lb/°F
  
Temperature Index
     IEC 60216
-- 6
°F
  
-- 7
°F
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume resistivity
ohm·in
 IEC 60093 2
Relative Permittivity
     IEC 60250 2
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor
     IEC 60250 2
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Comparative Tracking Index
     IEC 60112
Solution A
V
  
Solution B
V
  
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
     UL 94
0.0157 in
 
  
0.0630 in
 
  
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Polymer Abbreviation
 
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultradur® B 4300 M5, Ultradur B 4300 M5, Ultradur® , Ultradur, UltradurB4300M5, B 4300 M 5, B 4300 M5, B4300, 4300M, M5, B4300M5, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, BASF, PolybutyleneTerephthalate, 4300B
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Surface Finish, Low Warpage, Low Warp.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Appliance Components, Appliance Parts, Housings, Housing.
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.
2Tested in accordance with ISO 10350. 23°C/50%r.h. unless otherwise noted.
3plate with film gate 150*150*3 mm
418 °F/min
5Short Cycle Operation
650% loss of tensile strength after 20000 hr
750% loss of tensile strength after 5000 hr
 
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