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VALOX* 420 Resin

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 30%

Supplied by SABIC Innovative Plastics Asia Pacific

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Product Description
30% GR, excellent strength, stiffness and dimensional stability. High heat resistance. Appliance handles, spotlights, electric motors, connectors.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 30% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Strength
  • High Heat Resistance
  
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Connectors
  • Handles
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Specific Volume
in³/lb
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage     Internal Method
Flow  2
in/in
  
Flow  3
in/in
  
Across Flow  2
in/in
  
Across Flow  4
in/in
  
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 5 (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 5 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 6 (1.97 in Span)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength 6 (Break, 1.97 in Span)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Unnotched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D4812
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load     ASTM D648
66 psi, Unannealed, 0.252 in
°F
  
264 psi, Unannealed, 0.252 in
°F
  
CLTE - Flow     ASTM E831
-40 to 104°F
in/in/°F
  
140 to 280°F
in/in/°F
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength     ASTM D149
0.0630 in, in Oil
V/mil
  
0.126 in, in Air
V/mil
  
Dielectric Constant     ASTM D150
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor     ASTM D150
100 Hz
 
  
1 MHz
 
  
Arc Resistance (PLC) 7
 
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0330 in)
 
 UL 94
Oxygen Index
%
 ASTM D2863
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str
°F
 UL 746
RTI Imp
°F
 UL 746
RTI Elec
°F
 UL 746
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) (PLC)
 
 UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) (PLC)
 
 UL 746
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: GE Plastics, LNP Engineering Plastics

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: VALOX* 420 Resin, VALOX 420 Resin, VALOX* , VALOX, VALOX420Resin, 420 Resin, 420Resin, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, SABIC IP Asia, PolybutyleneTerephthalate, Resin420
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Heat Resistance, Good Strength, Good Stiffness.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Appliance Components, Appliance Parts.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Drying Time, Maximum
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Suggested Shot Size
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Vent Depth
in
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
21.5 to 3.2 mm
33.2 to 4.6 mm
43.2-4.6 mm
5Type I, 0.20 in/min
60.051 in/min
7Tungsten Electrode
 
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