VALOX™ FR Resins 357

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Description

VALOX 357 is an unreinforced, impact modified flame retardant Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC) injection moldable grade. It has excellent chemical resistance and a UL94V0@0.63mm and 5VA@3.0mm flame rating. This is a good candidate for applications in the electrical industry including bobbins, switches, and enclosures.

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All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
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Properties

General

PropertyTemperatureValueComment

Density

23.0 °C

1.34 g/cm³

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ASTM D 792

Water absorption

23.0 °C

0.15 %

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ISO 62 | 23°C, 50% RH

Mechanical

PropertyTemperatureValueComment

Elastic modulus

23.0 °C

2.02 GPa

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ASTM D 638 | 5 mm/min

Elongation

23.0 °C

110 %

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ASTM D 638 | Type I, 50 mm/min

Elongation at yield

23.0 °C

5 %

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ASTM D 638 | Type I, 50 mm/min

Flexural modulus

23.0 °C

2.06 GPa

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ASTM D 790 | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span

Flexural strength

23.0 °C

83 MPa

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ASTM D 790 | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span

Flexural yield strength

23.0 °C

83 MPa

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ASTM D 790 | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span

Hardness, Rockwell R

23.0 °C

117 [-]

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ASTM D 785

Impact strength, Charpy notched

23.0 °C

45 kJ/m²

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ISO 179/1eA

Impact strength, Izod notched

-30.0 °C

10 kJ/m²

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ISO 180/1A

23.0 °C

45 kJ/m²

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ISO 180/1A

Impact strength, Izod notched, ASTM

-30.0 °C

153 J/m

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ASTM D 256

23.0 °C

534 J/m

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ASTM D 256

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Tensile strength

23.0 °C

45 MPa

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ASTM D 638 | Type I, 50 mm/min

Yield strength

23.0 °C

48 MPa

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ASTM D 638 | Type I, 50 mm/min

Impact strength, Charpy unnotched

No break @ 23°C | ISO 179/1eU

Impact strength, Izod unnotched

No break @ 23,-30°C | ISO 180/1U

Impact strength, Izod unnotched, ASTM

No break @ 23°C | ASTM D 4812

Thermal

PropertyTemperatureValueComment

Coefficient of thermal expansion

23.0 °C

1.24E-4 1/K

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ASTM E 831 | 60°C to 138°C

Coefficient of thermal expansion, transverse

23.0 °C

8.4E-5 1/K

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ASTM E 831 | -40°C to 40°C

Heat deflection temperature, 0.45 MPa

125 °C

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ISO 75/Bf | 0.45 MPa

Relative temperature index, electrical

120 °C

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UL 746B

Relative temperature index, mechanical impact

120 °C

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UL 746B

Relative temperature index, mechanical strength

140 °C

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UL 746B

Vicat softening temperature

134 °C

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ASTM D 1525 | Rate B/50

Flammability

UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating | 3mm | UL 94

Electrical

PropertyTemperatureValueComment

Comparative tracking index

23.0 °C

2 V

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UL 746A

Dielectric constant

23.0 °C

3.2 [-]

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ASTM D 150 | at 1 MHz

Dielectric strength

23.0 °C

18.5 kV/mm

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ASTM D 149 | in oil, 3.2 mm

Dissipation factor

23.0 °C

0.03 [-]

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ASTM D 150 | at 1 MHz

Rheological Properties

PropertyTemperatureValueComment

Melt mass-flow rate

9.6 g/10min

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ASTM D 1238 | 250°C/5.0 kgf

Melt volume-flow rate

8 cm³/10min

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ISO 1133 | 250°C/5.0 kg

Shrinkage

23.0 °C

1 - 1.4 %

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SABIC method | 2.3-4.6 mm

Shrinkage, transverse

23.0 °C

1.2 - 1.6 %

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SABIC method | 2.3-4.6 mm

Technological properties

Property
Application areas

Air Conditioning,Amusement Machine,Audio,Building Accessory,Circuit Protection,Cooking Range,Data Transfer,Defense Vehicles,Dishwasher,Displays,Document Handling,Electronic Components,Enclosure/Housing/Cover,Enclosures,Energy Management,EV Infrastructure,Fluid Delivery,Food Processor,Freezer,Gas/Electric Oven,Golf Cart,Heavy Vehicles,Industrial Material Handling,Lab Ware and Clinical Diagnostics,Laundry Dryer,LED Lighting,Medical Device,Medical Facility Infrastructure,Non-LED Lighting,Oil/Gas,Personal Computing,Photovoltaic Components,Power Manangement,Pump,Recreational Vehicle,Refrigerator,Respiratory,Semiconductor,Small Appliance,Surgical Devices,Swimming Pool/Spa,Window,Wireless Communications,Wiring Devices,Wire & cable

Processing methods

Drying Temperature: 120°C, Drying Time: 3-4hrs, Drying Time (Cumulative): 12hrs, Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%, Melt Temperature: 250-265°C, Nozzle Temperature: 245-260°C, Front - Zone 3 Temperature: 250-265°C, Middle - Zone 2 Temperature: 245-260°C, Rear - Zone 1 Temperature: 240-255°C, Mold Temperature: 50-75°C, Back Pressure: 0.3-0.7MPa, Screw Speed: 50-100rpm, Shot to Cylinder Size: 40-80%, Vent Depth: 0.025-0.038mm