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Ultradur® B 4406 G4

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 20%

Supplied by BASF Corporation

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Product Description
Ultradur B 4406 G4 is an injection molding grade with 20 % glass fibers for parts requiring enhanced fire resistance (eg relay housings, plug-and-socket connectors, switches, lighting components).

Typical applications include relay housings, plug-and-socket connectors, switches, and lighting components.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 20% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Flame Retardant
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
Uses 
  • Connectors
  • Housings
  • Lighting Fixtures
  • Switches
  
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Multi-Point Data 
  • Isothermal Stress vs. Strain (ISO 11403-1)
  • Secant Modulus vs. Strain (ISO 11403-1)
  
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
Water Absorption
     ISO 62
Saturation, 73°F
%
  
Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH
%
  
Viscosity Number (Reduced Viscosity)
ml/g
 ISO 1628
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
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eU
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 (DSC)
°F
 ISO 3146
CLTE - Flow (73 to 176°F)
in/in/°F
 ISO 11359-2
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant
     IEC 60250
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor
     IEC 60250
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Comparative Tracking Index
V
 IEC 60112
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0591 in)
 
 UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str
°F
 UL 746
RTI Imp
°F
 UL 746
RTI Elec
°F
 UL 746
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ultradur® B 4406 G4, Ultradur B 4406 G4, Ultradur® , Ultradur, UltradurB4406G4, B 4406 G 4, B 4406 G4, B4406, 4406G, G4, B4406G4, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, BASF, PolybutyleneTerephthalate, 4406B
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Housings, 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
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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