VALOX™ FR Resin ENH8530

VALOX ENH8530 is a 15% glass reinforced, non-chlorinated/brominated flame retardant Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PBT/PET) injection moldable grade with excellent chemical resistance. It has a UL94V0@1.5mm and 5VA@2.0mm flame rating. This is a good candidate for a variety of applications needing a sustainable FR PBT/PET solution.

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polybutylene Terephthalate + PET (PBT+PET)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Chemical Resistance
Flame Retardant
Non Cl/Br flame retardant

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Technical Datasheet Data

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ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Volume Resistivity	1.E+15	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 0.8 mm	38	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	28	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	19	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity, 1 MHz	3.3	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz	0.01	-	ASTM D150
Volume Resistivity	1.E+15	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity, ROA	>1.E+15	Ω	IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 0.8 mm	38	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	28	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	19	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity, 1 MHz	3.3	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz	0.01	-	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	400	V	IEC 60112
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 0	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 0	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥2	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	1.5	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 3.0 mm	800	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.5 mm	750	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 0.8 mm	750	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 3.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.5 mm	850	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 0.8 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Charpy Impact, unnotched, 23°C	23	kJ/m²	ISO 179/2C
Charpy Impact, unnotched, -30°C	20	kJ/m²	ISO 179/2C
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	330	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, unnotched, -30°C	280	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	45	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, 0°C	45	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	45	J/m	ASTM D256
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 +23°C*	22	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 -30°C*	20	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 +23°C*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 0°C*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 -30°C*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact, notched, 23°C	5	kJ/m²	ISO 179/2C
Charpy Impact, notched, -30°C	5	kJ/m²	ISO 179/2C

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	110 - 120	°C
Drying Time	4 - 6	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	260 - 285	°C
Nozzle Temperature	265 - 275	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	255 - 280	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	240 - 260	°C
Hopper Temperature	40 - 60	°C
Mold Temperature	60 - 110	°C

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	75	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	75	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	2	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	2	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	7200	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	110	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress, brk, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	110	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	6000	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min	75	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	75	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	2	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	2	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	7400	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	125	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress, break, 2 mm/min	125	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strain, break, 2 mm/min	3	%	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	6300	MPa	ISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness, H358/30	142	MPa	ISO 2039-1
Hardness, Rockwell R	120	-	ISO 2039-2

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.46	-	ASTM D792
Filler Content	15	%	ASTM D229
Melt Flow Rate, 265°C/2.16kgf	20	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 250°C/5 kg	11	cm³/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.46	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate, 250°C/5.0 kg	15	g/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 265°C/1.2 kg	5	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 265°C/2.16 kg	13	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 265°C/5.0 kg	45	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Viscosity, 260°C, 1500 sec-1	145	Pa-s	ISO 11443

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate A/50	220	°C	ASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	202	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	215	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	190	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	3.1E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	6.3E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, flow	4.6E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, xflow	1.65E-04	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASSES	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate A/50	215	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	196	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	200	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	215	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	180	°C	ISO 75/Af
Relative Temp Index, Elec	130	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	75	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	130	°C	UL 746B

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