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ASTAPET™ PC/PET MDA288

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Supplied by Marplex Australia Pty. Ltd.

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Product Description
ASTAPET™ MDA288 is an alloy of Polycarbonate and 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Note: The letters "U" or "W" indicate UV stabilisation has been added [ ie: Astapet™ MDA267-U ]. ASTAPET™ MDA288 is a development grade, the typical values detailed on this data sheet are based on limited data and are subject to frequent review
General  
Material Status 
  • Experimental: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  • South America
Recycled Content 
  • Yes, 100%
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
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
Gardner Impact (0.126 in)
in·lb
 ASTM D3029
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0630 in)
 
 UL 94
Additional Information
CLTE, ASTM D696: 6e-5 to 7e-5 cm/cm/°C
Elongation at Break, ASTM D638, 3.2 mm, 5.0 mm/min: >200%
Glow Wire Temperature, AS 2420, 1.6 mm: 550°C
Related Terminology
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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
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Clamp Tonnage
tons/in²
  
Injection Notes
Nozzle Temperature: Do not exceed stock temperature
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type D2
30.20 in/min
40.051 in/min
 
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