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ASTARYL™ M500H

Polyphenylene Ether + PS

Supplied by Marplex Australia Pty. Ltd.

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Product Description
ASTARYL™ M500H is a general purpose moulding grade of modified PPE+PS (Polyphenylene Ether + Polystyrene). ASTARYL™ M500H offers a balance of rigidity and strength, electrical insulation, low moisture absorption, good heat resistance, good dimensional stability, easy mouldability and low product density. Typical applications include electrical components and water pump assemblies.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Electrically Insulating
  • General Purpose
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Moldability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Strength
  • Low Density
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Medium Heat Resistance
Uses 
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • General Purpose
  • Pump Parts
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (280°C/10.0 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.118 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (0.126 in)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, 0.126 in)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 3 (0.126 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength 3 (0.126 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Taber Abrasion Resistance (1000 g, CS-17 Wheel)
mg
 ASTM D1044
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (0.126 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed, 0.126 in)
°F
 ASTM D648
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 4 (0.0787 in)
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Arc Resistance 5
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0630 in)
 
 UL 94
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ASTARYL™ M500H, ASTARYL M500H, ASTARYL™ , ASTARYL, ASTARYLM500H, M 500 H, M500H, M500, 500H, Polyphenylene Ether + PS, Polyphenylene Ether PS, Polyphenylene Ether : PS, Polyphenylene Ether / PS, Polyphenylene Ether - PS, Polyphenylene Ether _ PS, Polyphenylene Ether PS, PPE+PS, PPEPS, PPE:PS, PPE/PS, PPE-PS, PPE_PS, PPE PS, Polyphenylene Ether, PPE, Marplex, PolyphenyleneEtherPS, PolyphenyleneEther, PolyphenyleneEther_PS, 500M
Generic Name
Generic Name may also be described by the following terms: PPO.
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Stiffness, Good Strength, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Medium Heat Resistance, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Moldability, Low Density, Low Specific Gravity.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Clamp Tonnage
tons/in²
  
Injection Notes
Back Pressure: Minimum
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
20.20 in/min
30.051 in/min
4Method A (Short-Time)
5Tungsten Electrode
 
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