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ASTALENE™ PBT MDA271

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Mineral Filler, 35%

Supplied by Marplex Australia Pty. Ltd.

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Product Description
ASTALENE MDA271 is a 35% mineral filled polybutylene terephthalate polymer. It has excellent processability, high rigidity and a high specific gravity. It has been specifically designed for plumbing applications. ASTALENE MDA271 is a development grade. The typical properties are based on limited experimental data, and are subject to change as more data becomes available.
General  
Material Status 
  • Experimental: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Mineral Filler, 35% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Good Processability
  • High Density
  • High Rigidity
Uses 
  • Plumbing Parts
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (250°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow 2 (0.118 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 3 (0.126 in)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 3 (Break, 0.126 in)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 4 (0.126 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength 4 (0.126 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (0.126 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Gardner Impact (0.126 in)
in·lb
 ASTM D3029
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ASTM D648
66 psi, Unannealed, 0.126 in
°F
  
66 psi, Unannealed, 0.500 in
°F
  
264 psi, Unannealed, 0.126 in
°F
  
264 psi, Unannealed, 0.500 in
°F
  
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 5
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0630 in)
 
 UL 94
Additional Information
Glow Wire Temperature, AS 2420, 1.6 mm: 550°C
Vicat Softening Temperature, ASTM D1525, 1 kg: >200°C
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ASTALENE™ PBT MDA271, ASTALENE PBT MDA271, ASTALENE™ , ASTALENE, ASTALENEPBTMDA271, PBT MDA 271, PBT MDA271, PBTMDA, MDA271, PBTMDA271, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, Marplex, PolybutyleneTerephthalate, MDAPBT
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Density, High Specific Gravity, High Rigidity, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Clamp Tonnage
tons/in²
  
Injection Notes
Nozzle Temperature: Do not exceed stock temperature
Screw Speed: Minimum
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type D2
30.20 in/min
40.051 in/min
5Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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