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BMC 6241

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.

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Product Description
BMC 6241 is a glass fiber-reinforced material formulated specifically for molding of industrial lighting reflectors where adequate strength is required along with a high reflectivity. It is available in extruded performs in weight and diameter tailored to meet the molder's requirements.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • High Strength
Uses 
  • Industrial Applications
Forms 
  • BMC - Bulk Molding Compound
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
 
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (Compression Molded)
in/in
ASTM D955
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield, Compression Molded)
psi
ASTM D638
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
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Barcol Hardness
 
ASTM D2583
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 2
V/mil
ASTM D149
Arc Resistance
sec
ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
    UL 94
0.0630 in
 
 
0.125 in
 
 
0.250 in
 
 
Additional Information
Luminous Reflectance, minimum value: 92
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: BMC 6241, BMC , BMC6241, 6241, Polyester, Thermoset, Polyester Thermoset, Polyester, TS, Polyester TS, Thermoset, TS, Bulk Molding, PolyesterThermoset, PolyesterTS
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Strength.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
 
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