Glastic 1412 Bulk Molding Polyester, Thermoset (Glass Fiber Reinforcement)

Product Description

Grade 1412 is one of the most versatile and universal molding materials available anywhere. Flame and track resistant, low shrink for close dimensional control and surface smoothness, high physical properties. Developed for injection molding but also suitable for compression or transfer applications. Glastic's highest temperature material, Grade 1412 is truly a premium material at a reasonable cost. Grade 1412 is approved for Mil specifications MAI-30, MAI-60 and MAT-30.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

North America

Filler / Reinforcement

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Features

Electrically Insulating

Flame Retardant

Good Electrical Properties

Low Shrinkage

Tracking Resistant

Uses

Appliance Components

Automotive Applications

Electrical Housing

Electrical/Electronic Applications

Agency Ratings

Appearance

Black

Colors Available

White

Forms

BMC - Bulk Molding Compound

Processing Method

Compression Molding

Injection Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity			ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hr)		%	ASTM D570
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus (Compression Molded)		psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield, Compression Molded)		psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)		psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Compression Molded)		psi	ASTM D790
Compressive Strength		psi	ASTM D695
Shear Strength		psi	ASTM D732
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (Compression Molded)		ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Electrical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Surface Resistivity		ohms	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength²		V/mil	ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant			ASTM D150
60 Hz
1 MHz
Dissipation Factor			ASTM D150
60 Hz
1 MHz
Arc Resistance		sec	ASTM D495
Flammability	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Flame Rating - UL			UL 94
UL	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
RTI Str		°F	UL 746
RTI Elec		°F	UL 746
Additional Information
Permittivity, ASTM D150, 60 Hz, Condition A: 5.3 Permittivity, ASTM D150, 60 Hz, Condition D: 5.7 Permittivity, ASTM D150, 1 MHz, Condition A: 4.3 Permittivity, ASTM D150, 1 MHz, Condition D: 4.3 Insulation Resistance, ASTM D257, Condition A: 68.2 Ohm x 10e13 Insulation Resistance, ASTM D257, Condition C: 2.0 Ohm x 10e13 Track Resistance, ASTM D2303: 1500 minutes Dissipation Factor, ASTM D150, 60 Hz, Condition A: 0.018 Dissipation Factor, ASTM D150, 60 Hz, Condition D: 0.039 Dissipation Factor, ASTM D150, 1 MHz, Condition A: 0.023 Dissipation Factor, ASTM D150, 1 MHz, Condition D: 0.152
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Glastic® 1412, Glastic 1412, Glastic® , Glastic, Glastic1412, 1412, Polyester, Thermoset, Polyester Thermoset, Polyester, TS, Polyester TS, Thermoset, TS, Bulk Molding, PolyesterThermoset, PolyesterTS
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Electrical Properties, Low Shrinkage.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Appliance Components, Appliance Parts, Electrical Housings, Electrical Housing.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): MIL (3).

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²Method A (Short-Time)

Glastic® 1412

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.