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BMC T40(18)-LS

Thermoset Polyester

Supplied by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • High Strength
Uses 
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
Appearance 
  • Grey
Forms 
  • Pellets
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 2 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Unnotched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Barcol Hardness
 
 ASTM D2583
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
0.0875 in
 
  
0.123 in
 
  
Additional Information
Barcol Hardness, ASTM D2583: 20 to 25
UL Flame Rating, UL 94, 0.075 to 0.1 in: V-0
UL Flame Rating, UL 94, 0.120 to 0.125 in: 5-VA
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type I
 
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