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Glastic® 1605

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.

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Product Description
Grade 1605 is an excellent low-cost HB material with low shrink and medium strength. Has excellent surface finish and gloss. Can be injection, compression or transfer molded.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • Electrically Insulating
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Surface Finish
  • High Gloss
  • High Strength
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Electrical Parts
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
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 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
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (Compression Molded)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed, Compression Molded)
°F
 ASTM D648
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
UL File Number
 
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Glastic® 1605, Glastic 1605, Glastic® , Glastic, Glastic1605, 1605, 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, High Strength, Good Surface Finish, High Gloss.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Appliance Components, Appliance Parts, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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