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Ultradur® B 4300 G4 (EU)

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 20%

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Easy flowing injection molding grade with 20 % glass fibers; for rigid, tough and dimensionally stable technical parts (eg car-door handles, housings for small electric motors, headlamp retainers and drum controllers).
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 20% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flow
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Toughness
  
Uses 
  • Abrasive Cleaning Material
  • Acoustic Barrier
  • Adhesives
  • Automotive Applications
  • Electric Motor Housings
  • Handles
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Almond
  • Aluminum
  • Amber
  • Black
  • Colors Available
  • Natural Color
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Resin ID (ISO 1043)
  • PBT
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (250°C/2.16 kg)
in³/10min
 ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage
      
Across Flow
%
 ISO 294-4
Flow
%
 ISO 294-4
Across Flow: 0.118 in 2
%
  
Flow: 0.118 in 2
%
  
Water Absorption
     ISO 62
Saturation, 73°F
%
  
Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH
%
  
Viscosity Number
cm³/g
 ISO 307
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
Flexural Strength (73°F)
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eU
-22°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
ft·lb/in²
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 961/30)
psi
 ISO 2039-1
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
°F
 ISO 11357-3
CLTE - Flow (73 to 176°F)
in/in/°F
 ISO 11359-2
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 DIN 52612
Maximum Service Temperature 3
°F
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Btu/lb/°F
  
Temperature Index - 50% Loss of Tensile Strength
     IEC 60216
-- 4
°F
  
-- 5
°F
  
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
     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
 
  
Flammability by Electrical Sources of Ignition 6 (0.16 in)
 
 IEC 60707
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Automotive Materials (> 39.4 mil)
 
 FMVSS 302
ISO Type
 
 ISO 7792
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Flow, Good Stiffness, Good Toughness, Tough.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Electric Motor Housings, Electric Motor 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.
2Free, Plate With Film Gate 150*150*3mm
3Short Cycle Operation
420000 hr
55000 hr
6Method BH
 
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