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Ryton® R-4 02

Polyphenylene Sulfide

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 40%

Supplied by Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

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Product Description
Ryton® R-4 PPS is a 40% fiberglass reinforced polyphenylene sulfide compound that provides outstanding chemical resistance and mechanical properties even at elevated temperatures.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 40% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
RoHS Compliance 
Automotive Specifications 
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage
      
Flow: 0.125 in
in/in
  
Across Flow: 0.125 in
in/in
  
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
      
Yield
psi
 ISO 527-2
--
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
      
--
psi
 ASTM D790
--
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790, ISO 178
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
      
0.125 in
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
--
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180/A
Unnotched Izod Impact
      
0.125 in
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
--
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Annealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
CLTE
     ASTM E831
Flow: -58 to 122°F
in/in/°F
  
Flow: 212 to 392°F
in/in/°F
  
Transverse: -58 to 122°F
in/in/°F
  
Transverse: 212 to 392°F
in/in/°F
  
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
  
UL Temperature Rating
°F
 UL 746B
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant
     ASTM D150
78°F, 1 kHz
 
  
78°F, 1 MHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor
     ASTM D150
78°F, 1 kHz
 
  
78°F, 1 MHz
 
  
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Insulation Resistance 2 (194°F)
ohm
  
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
V
 UL 746
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ryton® R-4 02, Ryton R4 02, Ryton® , Ryton, RytonR402, R-4 02, R4 02, R:4 02, R/4 02, R+4 02, R_4 02, R 4 02, R4, 402, R402, R_402, Polyphenylene Sulfide, PPS, CP Chem, PolyphenyleneSulfide, 4R
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Automotive Specifications
This plastic material has approval for 1 automotive specifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of specifications for that agency): FORD (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
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
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Clamp Tonnage
tons/in²
  
Cushion
in
  
Screw L/D Ratio
 
  
Screw Compression Ratio
 
  
Injection Notes
Injection Pack/Hold Pressure: Set high enough to achieve maximum cavity pressure in the part. Typically set at 60-75% of peak injection pressure.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
295%RH, 48 hr
 
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