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IDI Compounds A-203

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 15%

Supplied by Industrial Dielectrics Inc.

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 15% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Low Shrinkage
  • Paintable
Uses 
  • Automotive Exterior Parts
Forms 
  • SMC - Sheet Molding Compound
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Barcol Hardness
 
 ASTM D2583
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
     UL 94
0.0625 in
 
  
0.125 in
 
  
0.250 in
 
  
Additional Information
Heat Deflection Temperature, 264 psi, °F: >500
Barcol Hardness, ASTM D2583: 30-40
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Heat Resistance, Low Shrinkage.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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