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VESTODUR® 3011

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Supplied by Evonik Degussa GmbH

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Product Description
High viscosity polybutylene terephthalate compound with improved hydrolysis and heat stability

VESTODUR 3011 is a high viscosity polybutylene terephthalate compound for extrusion, with processing aid and an improved resistance to hydrolysis and heat exposure.

This compound is especially suitable for the manufacture of stiff, small diameter tubing, e. g. as loose buffering for fiber optics.

VESTODUR 3011 is supplied as cylindrical pellets in polyethylene packaging.

In the brochure "Engineering thermoplastics for secondary fibre optic jacketing" instructions are given on the extrusion of loose or tight bufferings for fiber optics.

For information about processing of VESTODUR 3011, please follow the general recommendations in our brochure "VESTODUR Handling and Processing".
General  
Material Status 
  • Experimental: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • Heat Stabilizer
  • Processing Aid
  
Features 
  • Good Processability
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Viscosity
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
Uses 
  • Fiber Optic Cable Jacketing
  • Tubing
  
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
  • Natural Color
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
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 2
     ISO 294-4
Across Flow: 176°F, 0.0787 in
%
  
Flow: 176°F, 0.0787 in
%
  
Water Absorption (Saturation, 73°F)
%
 ISO 62
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain
     ISO 527-2
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eA
-22°F, Complete Break
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F, Complete Break
ft·lb/in²
  
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eU
-22°F, Partial Break
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
 
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
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
Vicat Softening Temperature
      
--
°F
 ISO 306/A
--
°F
 ISO 306/B
CLTE
     ISO 11359-2
Flow: 73 to 131°F
in/in/°F
  
Transverse: 73 to 131°F
in/in/°F
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Surface Resistivity
ohm
 IEC 60093
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Relative Permittivity
     IEC 60250
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor
     IEC 60250
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Comparative Tracking Index
     IEC 60112
Solution A 3
V
  
Solution A
V
  
Electric Strength 4
V/mil
 IEC 60243-1
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
     UL 94
0.0315 in
 
  
0.0630 in
 
  
Oxygen Index
%
 ISO 4589-2
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Electrolytical Corrosion - Step
 
 IEC 60426
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: VESTODUR® 3011, VESTODUR 3011, VESTODUR® , VESTODUR, VESTODUR3011, 3011, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, Evonik Degussa, PolybutyleneTerephthalate
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Viscosity, Heat Stabilized, Heat-ageing Stabilized, Heat Ageing Stabilized, Heat-aging Stabilized, Heat Aging Stabilized.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Tubing, Tube, Fiber Optic Cable Jacketing.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2determined on 2 mm sheets with film gate at rim mold temperature 80°C
3100 drops value
4K20/P50
 
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