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Vikalloy IM88

Acrylic (PMMA) + PVC

Supplied by Viking Polymers, LLC

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Product Description
IM88 low smoke injection molding compound is a proprietary, high performance compound designed for use in mass transit vehicles such as subways, vans, buses, and trains. It meets the recommended fire safety practices of both the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Rail Administration (FTA) for smoke emission and flammability as tested under ASTM E-662 and ASTM E-162. It is the ideal material for parts used in rail and transit applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Features 
  • Cleanable
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Solvent Resistant
  
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Annealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Additional Information
Smoke Generation, ASTM E162, Ds @ 4.0 min: 164
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Injection Notes
Drying is not typically required, however if material is old or has been stored in moist conditions follow drying parameters listed.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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