The Plastics Compendium [Volume 2] 9781859574430, 1859574432

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The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data

M.C. Hough, S.J. Allan and R. Dolbey

The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data

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The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data

Michael Hough, Plastics Technology Team Leader Stephen Allan and Rebecca Dolbey, Editors

Rapra Technology Limited Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4NR, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1939 250383 Fax: +44 (0)1939 251118 http://www.rapra.net

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Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... xix

Property Based Listings: General and Electrical Properties ......................................................................................................... 1 Arc Resistance ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Detergent Resistance ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Dielectric Constant ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Dielectric Strength ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Dissipation Factor (1MHz) ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Dissipation Factor (50Hz) .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Ease of Flow ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 Expansion Coefficient ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Flame Spread ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Flammability ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Gamma Radiation ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 Heat Distortion Temperature (0.455MPa/66psi) ........................................................................................................ 28 Heat Distortion Temperature (1.82MPa/264psi) ........................................................................................................ 31 Hydrolytic Stability ...................................................................................................................................................... 33 Material Cost .............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Maximum Operating Temperature ............................................................................................................................. 39 Oxygen Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 41 Shrinkage .................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Specific Gravity .......................................................................................................................................................... 46 Surface Finish ............................................................................................................................................................. 48 Tracking Resistance ................................................................................................................................................... 51 Transparency .............................................................................................................................................................. 53 UV Radiation (Weathering) ........................................................................................................................................ 55 Volume Resistivity ....................................................................................................................................................... 58 Warpage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Mechanical Properties ................................................................................................................................ 64 Brittle Temperature ..................................................................................................................................................... 64 Dimensional Stability .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Elongation at Break .................................................................................................................................................... 69 Fatigue Index .............................................................................................................................................................. 71 Flexural Modulus ........................................................................................................................................................ 74 Friction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 76 Strain at Yield ............................................................................................................................................................. 78 Surface Hardness ....................................................................................................................................................... 80

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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data Tensile Strength .......................................................................................................................................................... 82 Toughness (-40°C/-40°F) ............................................................................................................................................ 84 Toughness (20°C/68°F) .............................................................................................................................................. 87 Water Absorption ........................................................................................................................................................ 89 Wear ............................................................................................................................................................................ 92

Processing ......................................................................................................................................................... 95 Blow Moulding ............................................................................................................................................................ 95 Casting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 96 Cold Press Moulding .................................................................................................................................................. 97 Compression Moulding .............................................................................................................................................. 98 Contact Moulding ....................................................................................................................................................... 99 Extrusion ..................................................................................................................................................................... 99 Injection Moulding .................................................................................................................................................... 101 Pultrusion .................................................................................................................................................................. 104 R.I.M. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 104 Resin Injection .......................................................................................................................................................... 105 Rotational Moulding ................................................................................................................................................. 106 Structural Foam Moulding ........................................................................................................................................ 107 Transfer Moulding ..................................................................................................................................................... 108 Vacuum Forming ...................................................................................................................................................... 109

Post-Processing ........................................................................................................................................... 111 Bonding .................................................................................................................................................................... 111 Machining ................................................................................................................................................................. 113 Painting ..................................................................................................................................................................... 116 Plating ....................................................................................................................................................................... 119 Welding (Friction - Spin/Orbital) .............................................................................................................................. 120 Welding (Friction - Vibration) ................................................................................................................................... 123 Welding (Hot Gas) .................................................................................................................................................... 126 Welding (Hot plate) .................................................................................................................................................. 129 Welding (Radio Frequency) ..................................................................................................................................... 132 Welding (Ultrasonic) ................................................................................................................................................. 133

Comparative Materials Data Sheets: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) ........................................................................................... 137 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Fire retardant ............................................................................................. 137 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ....................................................................... 138 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High heat ................................................................................................... 139 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High heat; UV stabilised ........................................................................... 140 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact ............................................................................................... 141 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact; UV stabilised ....................................................................... 142

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Contents ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Low gloss .................................................................................................. 143 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Medium impact ......................................................................................... 144 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Plating ........................................................................................................ 145 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Structural foam .......................................................................................... 146 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Transparent ............................................................................................... 147

ABS/PC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polycarbonate Alloy) ......................... 148

ABS/PSul Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polysulphone Alloy) ....................... 149

ABS/PVC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polyvinyl Chloride Alloy) .............. 150

Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer ......................................................................... 151 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer ....................................................................................................... 151 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced ....................................................... 152 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled ............................................................. 153 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated ................................................................ 154 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised ............................................................................... 155 Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough ....................................................................................................................... 156 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer .................................................................................................. 157 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced ............................................................. 158 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated ...................................................................... 159 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised .......................................................................... 160

Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate) ................................................................................. 161 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Casting ............................................................................................... 161 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Cast sheet .......................................................................................... 162 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): General purpose ................................................................................ 163 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): High impact ........................................................................................ 164

Alkyd ................................................................................................................................................................... 165 Alkyd: Long glass fibre reinforced; high impact ..................................................................................................... 165 Alkyd: Mineral filled .................................................................................................................................................. 166 Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................................ 167 Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ......................................................................................... 168 Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced .......................................................................................................................... 169 Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ................................................................................................... 170

ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) .............................................................................................. 171

CA (Cellulose Acetate) ............................................................................................................................ 172

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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) .................................................................................................... 173

CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer) .............................................. 174 CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D ................................................................... 174 CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55D ................................................................... 175 CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 72D ................................................................... 176

CP (Cellulose Propionate) ...................................................................................................................... 177

CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) ......................................................................................................... 178

CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) (Chlorinated PVC) ................................................. 179

CTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene) ........................................................................................................... 180

DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate) .................................................................................................................... 181 DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced ......................................................................................... 181 DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Mineral filled ................................................................................................................ 182 DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced ........................................................................................ 183

DAP (Diallyl Phthalate) ............................................................................................................................ 184 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................................... 184 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ........................................................................ 185 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral filled ...................................................................................................................... 186 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral and synthetic fibre filled ....................................................................................... 187 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................................. 188 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................................... 189

ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene) ................................................................................... 190 ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene): Glass fibre filled .................................................................................. 191

EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer) ....................................... 192 EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A .............................................................. 192 EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D .............................................................. 193 EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 63D .............................................................. 194

Epoxies ............................................................................................................................................................. 195 Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg ................................................................................................................ 195 Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric ............................................................................................................................... 196 Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg ........................................................................................................................... 197 Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ......................................................................................................................... 198

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Contents Epoxies: MC; glass fibre reinforced ........................................................................................................................ 199 Epoxies: MC; high heat; glass fibre reinforced ....................................................................................................... 200 Epoxies: MC; mineral filled ...................................................................................................................................... 201 Epoxies: MC; mineral and glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................................... 202 Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................. 203 Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled ........................................................................................................................... 204 Epoxies: Casting; glass filled ................................................................................................................................... 205 Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled ............................................................................................................................... 206 Epoxies: Casting; silica filled ................................................................................................................................... 207 Epoxies: Resin; flexible ............................................................................................................................................ 208 Epoxies: Resin; general purpose ............................................................................................................................. 209 Epoxies: Resin; high heat ........................................................................................................................................ 210

ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene) .............................................................................................. 211 ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 10% Glass fibre filled ................................................................................... 212 ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Glass fibre filled ................................................................................... 213 ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Carbon fibre filled ................................................................................ 214

Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer (Polyallomer) ............................................................................ 215

EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) .............................................................................................................. 216 EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 12% VA .................................................................................................................... 216 EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 25% VA .................................................................................................................... 217 EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 33% VA .................................................................................................................... 218

FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene) ............................................................................................ 219 FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene): 20% Glass fibre coupled .......................................................................... 220

Furane ................................................................................................................................................................ 221

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ................................................................................................... 222 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised .................................................................................................. 223 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): MDPE .............................................................................................................. 224

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) ........................................................................................................ 225 HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): Fire retardant ...................................................................................................... 226 HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): UV stabilised ...................................................................................................... 227

Ionomer ............................................................................................................................................................. 228

LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) ..................................................................................................... 229 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised .................................................................................................... 230

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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) ................................................................................... 231

MF (Melamine Formaldehyde) (Melamine): Cellulose filled ............................................... 232

Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer) ................................. 233 Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 65A .......................................................... 233 Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 85A .......................................................... 234 Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 93A .......................................................... 235

PA 4/6 (Polyamide 4/6) (Nylon 4/6) .................................................................................................... 236

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6) ................................................................................................................ 237 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 238 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Casting .................................................................................................................... 239 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Elastomer copolymer .............................................................................................. 240 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Fire retardant ........................................................................................................... 241 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 25% Glass bead filled ............................................................................................. 242 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 50% Glass bead filled ............................................................................................. 243 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced ............................................................................ 244 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................... 245 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................... 246 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant .............................................................. 247 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................... 248 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): High impact ............................................................................................................. 249 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Mineral filled ............................................................................................................ 250 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated ........................................................................ 251 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 20% PTFE lubricated .............................................................................................. 252 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 2% Silicone lubricated ............................................................................................ 253 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced ................................................................ 254 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): UV stabilised ........................................................................................................... 255

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6) .................................................................................................... 256 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Carbon fibre reinforced ......................................................................... 257 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ......................................................................... 258 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Fire retardant .................................................................................................. 259 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Glass bead filled ................................................................................... 260 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 261 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 33% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 262 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 263 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced ................................................................... 264 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): High impact .................................................................................................... 265 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Mineral filled .......................................................................................... 266 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated .............................................................. 267

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Contents PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 20% PTFE lubricated ..................................................................................... 268 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough ................................................................................................... 269 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; fire retardant ............................................................................ 270 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced ...................................................... 271 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): UV stabilised .................................................................................................. 272

PA 6/6-6 (Polyamide 6/6-6) (Nylon 6/6-6) ........................................................................................ 273

PA 6/9 (Polyamide 6/9) (Nylon 6/9) .................................................................................................... 274

PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10) ............................................................................................ 275 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................... 276 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): Fire retardant ............................................................................................ 277 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 278 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 279 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 20% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................... 280 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 2% Silicone lubricated ............................................................................. 281

PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12) ............................................................................................ 282 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................... 283 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): Fire retardant ............................................................................................ 284 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 285 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 286 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 20% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................... 287 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 2% Silicone lubricated ............................................................................. 288

PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11) ........................................................................................................ 289 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 290 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Fire retardant ..................................................................................................... 291 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Flexible .............................................................................................................. 292 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 293 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Semi flexible ...................................................................................................... 294 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): UV stabilised ..................................................................................................... 295

PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12) ........................................................................................................ 296 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Fire retardant ..................................................................................................... 297 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Flexible .............................................................................................................. 298 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 50% Glass bead filled ....................................................................................... 299 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 300 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Semi flexible ...................................................................................................... 301 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): UV stabilised ..................................................................................................... 302

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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data PA RIM (Polyamide RIM) (Nyrim) (RIM Nylon) ............................................................................. 303

PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon) ....................................... 304 PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon): Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced ............ 305

PA/ABS Alloy (Nylon/ABS Alloy) (Polyamide/ABS Alloy) ....................................................... 306

PAI (Polyamideimide) ............................................................................................................................... 307 PAI (Polyamideimide): Glass fibre reinforced .......................................................................................................... 308 PAI (Polyamideimide): Graphite filled ...................................................................................................................... 309

PAr (Polyarylate) ......................................................................................................................................... 310

PB (Polybutylene) ....................................................................................................................................... 311

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) .................................................................................................... 312 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ........................................................................... 313 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant .................................................................................................... 314 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass bead filled ..................................................................................... 315 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 10% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 316 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................... 317 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 318 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................... 319 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass filled ........................................................................... 320 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 15% PTFE lubricated ....................................................................................... 321 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 2% Silicone lubricated ..................................................................................... 322 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Structural foam ................................................................................................ 323 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised .................................................................................................... 324

PC (Polycarbonate) .................................................................................................................................... 325 PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................................................. 326 PC (Polycarbonate): Fire retardant .......................................................................................................................... 327 PC (Polycarbonate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................................... 328 PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................................... 329 PC (Polycarbonate): High flow ................................................................................................................................. 330 PC (Polycarbonate): 15% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................................. 331 PC (Polycarbonate): Structural foam ....................................................................................................................... 332 PC (Polycarbonate): UV stabilised .......................................................................................................................... 333

PC/PBT Alloy (Polycarbonate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Alloy) .................................. 334

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Contents PE Foam (Polyethylene Foam) ............................................................................................................ 335

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) .......................................................................................................... 336 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 337 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 338 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 339 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 340

PEI (Polyetherimide) ...................................................................................................................................... 341 PEI (Polyetherimide): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 342 PEI (Polyetherimide): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 343 PEI (Polyetherimide): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 344

PES (Polyethersulphone) ........................................................................................................................ 345 PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ......................................................................................... 346 PES (Polyethersulphone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................................ 347 PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................................ 348

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) .................................................................................................... 349 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Amorphous ....................................................................................................... 349 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Crystalline ......................................................................................................... 350 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant .................................................................................................... 351 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 15% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact ......................................................... 352 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................... 353 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact ......................................................... 354 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough ........................................................ 355 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 36% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 356 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 357 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 55% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 358 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced .............................................................. 359 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Mineral filled ..................................................................................................... 360 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ................................... 361 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised .................................................................................................... 362

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic) ............................................................................................ 363 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cellulose filled; shock resistant ................................................................ 363 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Chopped fabric filled; medium impact .................................................... 364 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cotton filled; medium shock ..................................................................... 365 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Foam ......................................................................................................... 366 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Glass fibre reinforced; high impact .......................................................... 367 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; cotton fabric ............................................................................. 368 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; glass fabric .............................................................................. 369 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; paper ........................................................................................ 370 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica filled; electrical ................................................................................. 371

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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical .............................................. 372 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mineral filled; high heat ............................................................................ 373 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Natural fibre filled; general purpose ........................................................ 374 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Wood filled; general purpose ................................................................... 375

PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene) ........................................................................................................... 376 PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................... 377

PI (Polyimide) ................................................................................................................................................ 378 PI (Polyimide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................................................. 379 PI (Polyimide): 25% Graphite lubricated ................................................................................................................. 380 PI (Polyimide): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated ................................................................................................ 381 PI (Polyimide): PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................................................... 382

Polyarylamide: 30% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................. 383

Polyester .......................................................................................................................................................... 384 Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass filled) ............................................................................................ 384 Polyester: Casting; flexible ...................................................................................................................................... 385 Polyester: Casting; rigid ........................................................................................................................................... 386 Polyester: DMC ......................................................................................................................................................... 387 Polyester: DMC; electrical ........................................................................................................................................ 388 Polyester: DMC; fire retardant .................................................................................................................................. 389 Polyester: DMC; high heat ....................................................................................................................................... 390 Polyester: DMC; low profile ...................................................................................................................................... 391 Polyester: GMC ........................................................................................................................................................ 392 Polyester: GMC; fire retardant ................................................................................................................................. 393 Polyester: GMC; high impact ................................................................................................................................... 394 Polyester: GMC; mineral filled ................................................................................................................................. 395 Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled .............................................................................................................. 396 Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving ................................................................................................................ 397 Polyester: SMC ......................................................................................................................................................... 398 Polyester: SMC; fire retardant .................................................................................................................................. 399 Polyester: SMC; high impact .................................................................................................................................... 400 Polyester: SMC; low profile ...................................................................................................................................... 401 Polyester: Vinyl ester ................................................................................................................................................ 402

PP (Polypropylene) ..................................................................................................................................... 403 PP (Polypropylene): 20% Calcium carbonate filled ................................................................................................ 403 PP (Polypropylene): 40% Calcium carbonate filled ................................................................................................ 404 PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer ............................................................................................................................... 405 PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised ....................................................................................................... 406 PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified ................................................................................................................. 407

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Contents PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified; UV stabilised ......................................................................................... 408 PP (Polypropylene): Fire retardant ........................................................................................................................... 409 PP (Polypropylene): 30% Glass fibre coupled ........................................................................................................ 410 PP (Polypropylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................................... 411 PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer .......................................................................................................................... 412 PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised .................................................................................................. 413 PP (Polypropylene): Structural foam ........................................................................................................................ 414 PP (Polypropylene): 20% Talc filled ......................................................................................................................... 415 PP (Polypropylene): 40% Talc filled ......................................................................................................................... 416

PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified) ........................................................................................... 417 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Fire retardant ........................................................................................... 418 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................... 419 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant .............................................. 420 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................... 421 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant .............................................. 422 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Structural foam ........................................................................................ 423

PPO/PA Alloy (PPO/Nylon Alloy) (Polyphenylene Oxide/Polyamide Alloy) ................. 424

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide) ............................................................................................................ 425 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................................ 425 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 426 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): Glass fibre and bead reinforced .......................................................................... 427 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 20% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................ 428

PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC) .................................................... 429 PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 0 - 100% Elongation .................................................... 429 PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 100 - 300% Elongation ................................................ 430 PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): >300% Elongation ....................................................... 431

PS (Polystyrene) .......................................................................................................................................... 432 PS (Polystyrene): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ......................................................................................................... 433 PS (Polystyrene): Medium impact ............................................................................................................................ 434 PS (Polystyrene): 2% Silicone lubricated ................................................................................................................ 435 PS (Polystyrene): Structural foam ............................................................................................................................ 436 PS (Polystyrene): UV stabilised ............................................................................................................................... 437

PSul (Polysulphone) ................................................................................................................................... 438 PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................................................ 439 PSul (Polysulphone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 440 PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 441 PSul (Polysulphone): 15% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................................. 442

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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset) ........................................................................................................... 448 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard cast elastomer ............................................................................................. 448 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard microcellular elastomer ............................................................................... 449 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Reinforced microcellular elastomer ..................................................................... 450 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Semi-rigid foam ..................................................................................................... 451 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Soft microcellular elastomer ................................................................................. 452 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Structural foam ...................................................................................................... 453

PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer) .................................................................. 454 PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A ................................................................................... 454 PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A ................................................................................... 455 PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A ................................................................................... 456

PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) .......................................................................................................... 457 PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride): 20% Carbon fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 458

PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) .......................................................................................................................... 459

SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile) ................................................................................................................... 460 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): Fire retardant .............................................................................................................. 461 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ......................................................................................... 462 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High heat .................................................................................................................... 463 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High impact ................................................................................................................ 464 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): UV stabilised ............................................................................................................... 465

SB (Styrene Butadiene) ........................................................................................................................... 466

SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer) .................. 467 SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35A ............................................... 467 SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A ............................................... 468 SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35D ............................................... 469

SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer) ... 470 SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 45A ................................ 470 SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55A ................................ 471 SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A ................................ 472

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SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer) ............................................................................ 475 SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .......................................................... 476

SMAt (Styrene Maleic Anhydride terpolymer) ............................................................................ 477

TPX (Polymethylpentene) ....................................................................................................................... 478

UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea) ......................................................................................................... 479 UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Cellulose filled .................................................................................................... 479 UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Foam ................................................................................................................... 480

UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) ........................................................ 481

UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC) ....................................... 482 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Crosslinked ........................................................ 483 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Structural foam ................................................... 484 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): UV stabilised ...................................................... 485 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): High impact ........................................................ 486

XLPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene) ...................................................................................................... 487

Properties Index .......................................................................................................................................... 489

Materials Index ............................................................................................................................................ 491

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The Plastics Compendium Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data INTRODUCTION This volume of The Plastics Compendium contains essential information for designers, engineers and material specifiers working with plastics. It provides comparative data in a format designed to facilitate the selection of materials for given applications, on the basis of processability and performance. The information is based upon value judgements (rankings) which have been assigned to 62 of the principal qualities of 351 generic and modified plastics material types. These materials encompass thermoplastics, thermosets and thermoplastic elastomers, and are representative of 30,000 or more commercially available trade named materials.

BACKGROUND The judgements which form the basis of this volume were made by a panel of independent experts in plastics technology, and were compiled originally for use in PLASCAMS, Rapra Technology’s Plastics Computer Aided Materials Selection software. The judgements were based upon information from a variety of sources, including published data (research reports, company literature, etc.) and the knowledge and experience of the panel. The information has now been published in hard copy format as The Plastics Compendium, in response to requests from many of the 1,000 clients who have rented the software over the last 13 years. Within PLASCAMS, 10 ranking values are used, between 0 and 9. These have been simplified in this volume of The Plastics Compendium, so that each material/property combination has been assigned one of 6 descriptions, ranging from not applicable (where a material does not possess that property) to excellent. The descriptions assigned in The Plastics Compendium and their equivalents in PLASCAMS are as follows: The Plastics Compendium

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Not Applicable Very Poor Poor Good Very Good Excellent

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CONTENT AND FORMAT This volume contains two main sections: ●

Property based listings,

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The 62 property based listings, in the front portion of the book, each contain a textual description of the property, followed by lists of all those materials categorised as excellent, very good or good. The property texts outline the principles underlying the assignment of the comparative descriptions. In

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MATERIALS SELECTION METHODOLOGY The selection of a suitable plastic material for a particular application must take account of a number of factors. These are likely to include the following: ●

The operating environment experienced by the component, e.g. exposure to extremes of temperature, mechanical forces, fire, radiation or electrical charge.

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The primary production method, e.g. moulding, extrusion, pultrusion, forming, etc.

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Assembly technique - Must the component be bonded, welded or fastened mechanically?

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The cost of the material.

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Aesthetic and decorative features - Is surface finish important? Must the component be transparent? Will it be painted or plated?

Generally, all of these factors needs to be considered simultaneously in order to obtain a material that satisfies each of the requirements to some degree. However, in some cases a material may be selected which has exceptionally good properties in just one or two areas. One such example is provided by PTFE, where its difficulty in processing and low strength and stiffness are tolerated or designed against, in order to utilise its exceptional chemical resistance.

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Introduction When making a materials selection there are usually a number of material requirements that are essential and a further group that are desirable. Essential requirements are likely to be defined by the operating environment, or by the availability of primary production methods, or perhaps by specific end-uses, such as a need for transparency. Desirable properties may be selected on the basis of preference or compromise. A factor such as low material cost may be essential for a bulky, mass produced item, but inconsequential for a small, specialist component. A rational materials selection procedure must accommodate both the essential and the desirable criteria. The first stage must be to identify those materials which demonstrate the essential qualities to the required level. All materials which fail to meet these requirements may be eliminated from further consideration. The second stage is then to order or rank the selected materials with respect to certain other desirable qualities, and thus obtain a short list of candidate materials which is suitable for detailed scrutiny. Volume 2 of The Plastics Compendium has been arranged in a fashion which facilitates this two stage approach to materials selection. The property based data in Section 1 allows materials to be selected or eliminated on the basis of 62 primary material properties. These are grouped under 4 general headings: ●

General and Electrical.

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Mechanical.

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Processing.

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Post-processing.

An alphabetical index to these properties is provided on page 489. For each property up to 3 lists of materials are provided, containing all those materials which have been categorised as excellent, very good or good, as defined above. By consulting these lists it may be possible to identify a set of materials which meet all the essential requirements. An ideal set of materials would all be rated as excellent for all the essential properties. Common sense and experience will assist in the definition of those properties for which excellence is essential, as against those for which a very good performance might be adequate. The property descriptions provided on these pages will also provide guidance. The set of materials identified using Section 1 may then be refined or ordered using the materials based information contained in Section 2. A comparative data sheet is provided for each of the 351 materials. This rates the material’s performance against all 62 property criteria, and highlights the extremes of behaviour. Thus desirable qualities or preferences may be compared for all the materials identified by the initial selection procedure. The final short list may be ranked according to how many of the desirable property requirements have been met. A brief list of common applications is also provided for each material, giving a further indication of suitability. Additional information about the short-listed materials can be obtained by referring to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 1, Key Properties and Sources. This provides descriptive text on the strengths and, in particular, the weaknesses of the same 351 generic and modified materials, together with numerical datasheets.

Please note: Prior to the final selection and use of any material, it is strongly recommended that the material’s suppliers are contacted for advice as to the suitability of their specific grades for the given application.

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE PLASTICS COMPENDIUM - VOLUME 2, COMPARATIVE MATERIALS SELECTION DATA Abbreviation

Full Name

ABS ASA CA CAB CEE TPE CP CPE CPVC CTFE DAIP DAP DMC ECTFE EEA TPE ETFE EVA FEP Gfr GMC HDPE HIPS LDPE LLDPE MC MDPE MF Ol TPE PA PAI PAr PB PBT PC PE PEEK PEI PES PET PF PFA PI

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Acrylate styrene acrylonitrile Cellulose acetate Cellulose acetate butyrate Coether ester based TPE Cellulose propionate Chlorinated polyethylene Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride Chlorotrifluoroethylene Diallyl isophthalate Diallyl phthalate Dough moulding compound Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene Etherester amide based TPE Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene Ethylene-vinyl acetate Fluorinated ethylene-propylene Glass fibre reinforced General-purpose moulding compound High density polyethylene High impact polystyrene Low density polyethylene Linear low density polyethylene Moulding compound Medium density polyethylene Melamine formaldehyde Olefinic based TPE Polyamide Polyamideimide Polyarylate Polybutylene Polybutylene terephthalate Polycarbonate Polyethylene foam Polyether ether ketone Polyetherimide Polyethersulphone Polyethylene terephthalate Phenol formaldehyde Perfluoroalkoxyethylene Polyimide

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Polymethylmethacrylate Polyoxymethylene Polypropylene Polyphenylene oxide Polyphenylene sulphide Plasticised polyvinyl chloride Polystyrene Polysulphone Polytetrafluoroethylene Polyurethane Polyurethane based TPE Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinylidene fluoride Polyvinyl fluoride Reaction injection moulding Styrene acrylonitrile Styrene butadiene Styrene-butadiene-styrene based TPE Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene based TPE Styrene maleic anhydride copolymer Styrene maleic anhydride terpolymer Sheet moulding compound Thermoplastic elastomer Polymethylpentene Urea formaldehyde Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride Ultraviolet Vinyl acetate Crosslinked polyethylene

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES The Plastics Compendium - Volume 1, Key Properties and Sources (1995) Numerical property data and details of suppliers of all the materials listed in this volume can be found in The Plastics Compendium - Volume 1, Key Properties and Sources. The volume contains several main sections: ●

Property and commercial datasheets, containing descriptive text, numerical values for 23 key properties, and a list of trade names and their suppliers.

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An alphabetical trade name index.

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A listing of suppliers’ (or their agents’) addresses, together with telephone, telex and fax numbers, in up to 15 European countries and the USA.

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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 3, Time and Temperature Dependency Volume 3 will contain information regarding the long term performance characteristics of plastic materials. In particular it will cover modulus as a function of time and temperature, and long term failure characterisation. This will provide basic long term design data essential in the primary selection of plastic materials for engineering applications.

Chemical Resistance Data Sheets - Volume 1, Plastics (Second Edition, 1993) Volume 2 of The Plastics Compendium provides comparative data for detergent resistance and hydrolytic stability. However detailed information on resistance to a wide range of chemicals is clearly beyond its scope. This information is provided by the Chemical Resistance Data Sheets - Volume 1, Plastics, also published by Rapra Technology Limited. This edition provides qualitative assessments of the resistance of 44 plastics to 190 chemicals, as well as quantitative data for a smaller set of materials and environments.

PLASCAMS Computer Aided Materials Selector PLASCAMS is the leading independent PC-based materials selection package covering thermoplastics, thermosets, composites and thermoplastic elastomers. It is available on a rental basis from Rapra Technology Limited. PLASCAMS 6.26 (the latest version at the time of publication in autumn 1998) operates within the Windows environment, and includes flexural modulus vs. temperature data presented in graphical form. Detailed chemical resistance data is also included. A User Text function enables users to incorporate their own information.

The information provided in The Plastics Compendium is based upon material obtained from a variety of sources. It is the product of many years work in accumulation and validation of data, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However it should be appreciated that there are many variables which affect the characterisation and performance of materials. Whilst the information contained in this book is supplied in good faith it is published on the basis that no responsibility or liability of any nature shall attach to Rapra Technology Limited arising out of or in connection with any utilisation in any form of any material contained herein.

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General and Electrical Properties Arc Resistance The arc resistance of a material is the time taken for a conductive path to develop on the surface as the result of an arc passing between electrodes placed near the surface. Good arc resistance is necessary in conditions where high voltage discharges are unavoidable. Arc resistance is reduced by fire retardants. Arc resistance is highly dependent on the particular grade of material and this volume therefore ranks those materials that are inherently good or inherently poor. Therefore the advice of the raw material supplier should be sought to determine the optimum grade of any material. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to arcing. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to arcing. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for arc resistance, which may be appropriate for use in high voltage applications. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: UV stabilised PF: Gfr; high impact PFA

Very Good ABS: High heat Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CAB CP

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Very Good Furane LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PB PBT PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PE Foam PEI PET: Fire retardant PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; fire retardant

Good ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPE CPVC DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled

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Very Good Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced Silicones TPX UHMWPE XLPE

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Good PEI: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: Structural foam PPO: 30% Gfr PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Hard cast elastomer

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Detergent Resistance This quality is an assessment of the resistance of the material to industrial and domestic detergents at room temperature. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to detergents. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to detergents. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for detergent resistance. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPE CPVC CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled

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Excellent Furane PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PFA PFA: 20% Gfr

Very Good ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact

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Page Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile Polyester: Vinyl ester PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr UHMWPE UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE

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Very Good ASA CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CP Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat EVA: 12% VA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr

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Very Good PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A

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Dielectric Constant

Dielectric Constant The dielectric constant of a material is defined as the ratio of the capacitance of a particular capacitor containing the material to that of the same capacitor when the material is removed and replaced by air. When designing a capacitor it is desirable to include a material with a high dielectric constant as more power can be stored in a given volume. Conversely, materials with low dielectric constants are preferred for applications involving high frequencies to minimise electric losses. The dielectric constant varies with frequency and generally increases with temperature. The ratings are based on room temperature values. An excellent rating indicates a low dielectric constant. A very poor rating indicates a high dielectric constant. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dielectric constant, which may be appropriate for use in high frequency applications. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CTFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PB PE Foam PFA PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised

Very Good ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS:

Fire retardant 30% Gfr High heat High heat; UV stabilised High impact High impact; UV stabilised Low gloss Medium impact Plating Structural foam Transparent

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Very Good ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6/9 PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PAr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PF: Foam

Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D

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Good Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Flexible PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant

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Dielectric Strength The dielectric strength is the voltage that an insulating material can withstand before dielectric breakdown occurs. The value of dielectric strength varies with specimen thickness, generally the thinner the specimen the higher the dielectric strength. When assigning rankings for The Plastics Compendium, values were based on a specimen of around 3mm thickness, at room temperature. An excellent rating indicates a high dielectric strength. A very poor rating indicates a low dielectric strength. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dielectric strength. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CTFE ECTFE FEP PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr

Very Good ABS: High impact Acrylic: General purpose ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 6 PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA Transparent PB

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Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet ASA Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: Casting; silica filled ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI PAI:Gfr

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Dissipation Factor (1MHz) The dissipation factor is also known as the dielectric loss. It is defined as the ratio of in-phase power to out-of-phase power. It may also be defined as the tangent of the loss angle. It is frequency dependent. The lower the dissipation factor the more efficient the insulator system. An excellent rating indicates a low dissipation factor. A very poor rating indicates a high dissipation factor. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dissipation factor at 1MHz. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CPE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE LLDPE PP: Copolymer PP: Elastomer modified

Very Good CTFE HDPE: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PAI

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Very Good PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr

Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet CA ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PB PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr

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Dissipation Factor (50Hz) The dissipation factor is also known as the dielectric loss. It is defined as the ratio of in-phase power to out-of-phase power. It may also be defined as the tangent of the loss angle. It is frequency dependent. The lower the dissipation factor the more efficient the insulator system. An excellent rating indicates a low dissipation factor. A very poor rating indicates a high dissipation factor. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dissipation factor at 50Hz. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent FEP LDPE LLDPE PFA PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PS

Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PAI PB PC PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PEEK

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Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled Ionomer PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: Structural foam PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES

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Ease of Flow This indicates the ability of a material to flow into a cavity or through an extrusion die. It is broadly based on spiral flow and similar tests. An excellent rating indicates easy (soft) flow. A very poor rating indicates difficult (stiff) flow. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for ease of flow. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CAB CP Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA Furane LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled PBT PBT: UV stabilised PE Foam PET: Amorphous

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced CA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE CPVC CTFE

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Very Good EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA/ABS Alloy PB PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PC: High flow PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PFA PFA: 20% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile

Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer

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Page Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: Structural foam PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVDF SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones SMAt XLPE

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Good Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ASA DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11

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Page PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent PAr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: Structural foam PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 55% Gfr PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PS: 30% Gfr PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN: 30% Gfr

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Expansion Coefficient This is the coefficient of linear thermal expansion at around room temperature. An excellent rating indicates a low expansion coefficient. A very poor rating indicates a high expansion coefficient. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the coefficient of linear thermal expansion. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PAI: Gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled

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Page PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PET: 55% Gfr PF: Foam PF: Laminate; glass fabric Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced UPVC: Structural foam

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Very Good PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI PAI: Graphite filled PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant

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Page PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr SAN: 30% Gfr SMAc: 30% Gfr UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam

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Page CPVC CTFE Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled

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Good PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PAr PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PEEK PEI PES PET: Amorphous

Expansion Coefficient

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Page PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PI PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: UV stabilised Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAt UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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Flame Spread This is an assessment of the rate at which a flame travels along the length of a horizontal rectangular specimen. The assessment is not intended to be a measure of the performance of a material in actual fire conditions. An excellent rating indicates low flame spread. A very poor rating indicates considerable flame spread. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for flame spread. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CTFE FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PFA PFA: 20% Gfr PI: 40% Gfr

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane MF: Cellulose filled PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/12: Fire retardant PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PC: Fire retardant

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Page PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Fire retardant PF: Foam PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced

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Very Good PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF Silicones

Good ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Short gfr Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 11: Fire retardant PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr

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Page PC: High flow PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Mica and gfr; electrical Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: Fire retardant PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PSul PSul: 10% Gfr SAN: Fire retardant UPVC: Crosslinked

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Flammability This is an assessment of the flammability of materials based upon their oxygen index, flame spread and the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) flammability ratings. An excellent rating indicates low flammability. A very poor rating indicates high flammability. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for flammability. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CTFE FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PFA PFA: 20% Gfr

Very Good Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr MF: Cellulose filled PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PC: Fire retardant PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Foam PF: Laminate; glass fabric

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Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 11: Fire retardant PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant

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Page PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: Structural foam PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PP: Fire retardant PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated SAN: Fire retardant UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam UPVC: Crosslinked

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Gamma Radiation This quality is an assessment of the resistance to gamma radiation. In assigning a rating greater emphasis has been placed on changes in physical and mechanical properties than changes in colour, as in many cases for low dosage (e.g. sterilisation) any colour changes are reversible. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to radiation. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to radiation. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for resistance to gamma radiation. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled

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Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Furane PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PI PI: 40% Gfr

Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Page PI: 25% Graphite lubricated Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised

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Page PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr

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Very Good PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) PPO: 30% Gfr PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: Medium impact PS: Structural foam PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ASA CA CAB CPE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting

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Page PSul: 30% Gfr PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: 30% Gfr SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE

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6: Elastomer copolymer 6: Fire retardant 6: 25% Glass bead filled 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6: UV stabilised 6/6 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: Fire retardant 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: High impact 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr 6/6: UV stabilised

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Good PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11 PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Flexible PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PB

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Page PET: Fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Foam PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI: PTFE lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVDF SB UHMWPE

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Heat Distortion Temperature (0.455MPa/66psi) The heat distortion temperature, or HDT, at 0.455MPa (66psi) is the temperature which causes a beam loaded to 0.455MPa to deflect by 0.3mm. An excellent rating indicates a high heat distortion temperature. A very poor rating indicates a low heat distortion temperature. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for heat distortion temperature at a loading of 0.455MPa. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Alkyd: Alkyd: Alkyd: Alkyd:

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Long gfr; high impact Mineral filled Mineral and gfr Mineral and gfr; fire retardant

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Excellent DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane MF: Cellulose filled PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr

Very Good Epoxies: Resin; flexible PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled

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Page PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled UF: Cellulose filled

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Very Good PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr

Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D EEA TPE: TPE 63D PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12

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Good PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PFA: 20% Gfr PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled

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Page PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PSul PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Heat Distortion Temperature (1.82MPa/264psi) The heat distortion temperature, or HDT, at 1.82MPa (264psi) is the temperature which causes a beam loaded to 1.82MPa to deflect by 0.3mm. An excellent rating indicates a high heat distortion temperature. A very poor rating indicates a low heat distortion temperature. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the heat distortion temperature at a loading of 1.82MPa. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

Very Good Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Mineral filled DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr

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Very Good Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES

Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPVC DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled

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Page PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced

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Page Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr

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Good PAr PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA: 20% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC; low profile

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Page Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: SMC: high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN: 30% Gfr SAN: High heat SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UF: Cellulose filled UPVC: Crosslinked

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Hydrolytic Stability This quality assesses the ability of the material to resist degradation by hydrolysis i.e. attack by the hydroxyl ion (OH-) in water and alkalis. An excellent rating indicates high hydrolytic stability. A very poor rating indicates low hydrolytic stability. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for hydrolytic stability. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CPE CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled

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Excellent HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PB PE Foam PFA PFA: 20% Gfr PS: 30% Gfr

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated ASA CPVC EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PEEK

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Page PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF UHMWPE XLPE

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Page PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation

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Very Good PPVC: >300% Elongation PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: 30% Gfr

Good ABS/PC Alloy Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer

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Page SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAt TPX UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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6: Fire retardant 6: 25% Glass bead filled 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 20% PTFE lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6/9 6/10 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/10: Fire retardant 6/10: 10% Gfr 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated 6/12 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/12: Fire retardant 6/12: 10% Gfr 6/12: 30% Gfr 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated 11 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 11: Fire retardant 11: Flexible 11: 30% Gfr 11: Semi flexible 11: UV stabilised RIM

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Good PA/ABS Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough

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Page PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PPO/PA Alloy SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam

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Material Cost This is the relative cost of materials per unit weight. The price for similar grades of material from different suppliers will obviously vary, as will the price quoted to any one particular customer depending on annual quantities etc. This quality reflects typical prices for the material. An excellent rating indicates low cost per unit weight. A very poor rating indicates high cost per unit weight. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for material cost. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: Casting; rigid PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised

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Page PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Homopolymer Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CPE CPVC Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 33% VA HIPS: Fire retardant MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PE Foam PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyester: Casting; flexible

Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant

Material Cost

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Page Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: 30% Gfr PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: 30% Gfr SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UHMWPE XLPE

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Good PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA RIM PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant

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Page PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 55% Gfr PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Foam PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica and gfr; electrical Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A

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Maximum Operating Temperature

Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum operating temperatures are based on the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating for the long-term (100,000 hours) ability for a material to sustain mechanical, electrical and impact loads. Specifically the UL temperature is defined as that temperature which causes the tensile strength of the material to fall to half its initial value after exposure of 100,000 hours. In cases of short term exposure, say up to a few hours, which would include sterilisation by autoclaving (typically 30 minutes at 134°C / 270°F), or paint drying (say 20 minutes at 140°C / 285°F), then decisions taken on the basis of maximum operating temperature may not be the most appropriate means of selecting candidate materials. For short exposure times there may not be any significant level of oxidation or other chemical change in the material that would lead to a loss in mechanical or physical properties. However even short exposure to high temperatures can lead to loss of dimensional stability. In some cases therefore where the dimensional stability or the stiffness of the material at the maximum use temperature is more important, then it may be better to select materials on the basis of their heat distortion temperature (HDT). An excellent rating indicates a high maximum operating temperature. A very poor rating indicates a low maximum operating temperature. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the maximum operating temperature. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent PEEK PEEK: PEEK: PEEK: PEEK: PI

30% 10% 20% 30%

Carbon fibre reinforced Gfr Gfr Gfr

Very Good CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PEI

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Page PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA PFA: 20% Gfr PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr

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Very Good PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated

Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PAr PBT PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Page PTFE PTFE: PTFE: PTFE: PTFE: PVDF PVF

60% 15% 25% 15%

Bronze filled Glass fibre filled Glass fibre filled Graphite filled

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Page PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PF: Foam PF: Laminate; cotton fabric Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled

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Good PP: PP: PP: PP: PP:

Maximum Operating Temperature

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Oxygen Index The oxygen index is the percentage of atmospheric oxygen that will just support material combustion under equilibrium conditions and therefore the higher the oxygen index the more difficult it is for the material to burn. The normal atmospheric oxygen content is 21%. As a very rough guideline: if the oxygen index of a material is less than 22% then the material will be ignited by a small flame and will continue to burn at any angle. If the oxygen index is in the range 2228% then it will burn when held vertically but it will extinguish if the specimen is held horizontally. If the oxygen index is greater than 28% then it will generally extinguish unless an external flame is applied. A rough correlation is obtained with the the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) flammability ratings: < 22% 22 - 28% > 28%

HB V1, V2 V0

The level of oxygen required to sustain combustion decreases with increase in temperature. Some materials are inherently flame retardant others can be made to be so by inclusion of chemical modifiers. The room temperature oxygen index was used to apply the ratings. An excellent rating indicates a high oxygen index. A very poor rating indicates a low oxygen index. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for oxygen index. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PFA

Very Good Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant CPVC Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr MF: Cellulose filled

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Very Good PC: Structural foam PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Foam PF: Laminate; glass fabric PI PI: 40% Gfr

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant

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Page PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 11: Fire retardant PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PP: Fire retardant PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PSul

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Good PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated SAN: Fire retardant

Oxygen Index

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Shrinkage This indicates the inherent shrinkage of a material during injection moulding. Moulding conditions, orientation of fillers, orientation of flow and other factors can all influence the specific level of shrinkage but the inherent quality is material dependent. This is the immediate level of shrinkage. Post moulding crystallisation is accounted for by the quality ‘dimensional stability’ in the Mechanical Properties group. An excellent rating indicates a low level of mould shrinkage. A very poor rating indicates high mould shrinkage. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for shrinkage. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: 30% Gfr Acrylic: Cast sheet Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated Polyester: DMC; low profile

Very Good ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant

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Page Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; low profile PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN: 30% Gfr

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Page ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Very Good PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI: Gfr PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: 55% Gfr PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Mineral filled ASA CA CAB CP CPVC DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled

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Page PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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Page DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 10% Gfr

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Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PAI PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PES PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled

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Page PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA: 20% Gfr Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SMAt UF: Cellulose filled

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Specific Gravity Specific gravity is the ratio of the weight of unit volume of the material weighed in air to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water measured at the same temperature. Specific gravity is dimensionless and provides a relative indication of density. An excellent rating indicates a low value of specific gravity. A very poor rating indicates a high value of specific gravity. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for specific gravity. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Structural foam Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PC: Structural foam PE Foam PF: Foam PP: Structural foam

Very Good ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ASA EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/9 PA 6/10

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Very Good PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A SAN SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CP CPE EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised

Specific Gravity

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Page SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SMAc SMAt UHMWPE XLPE

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Surface Finish This is a gauge of the appearance of a surface and includes gloss and smoothness. An excellent rating indicates inherently good surface finish. A very poor rating indicates inherently poor surface finish. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for surface finish. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA Epoxies: Resin; flexible Furane

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CA CAB CP CTFE ECTFE ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS

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Page PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated Polyester: Vinyl ester PS PS: Medium impact PS: UV stabilised SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised TPX

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Page HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated

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Very Good PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAr PB PBT PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI PES PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised

Good ABS: Low gloss ABS: Plating ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D

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Page PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC: low profile PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PPO: 10% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PVDF SB Silicones SMAc SMAt UF: Cellulose filled UHMWPE

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Page ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose

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Good Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled EVA: 33% VA FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/9 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: Fire retardant PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PES: 20% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: Mineral filled PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact

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Page PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 10% Gfr PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVF SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc: 30% Gfr

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Tracking Resistance

Tracking Resistance The ability of an insulator to withstand surface discharge of electricity, tracking resistance (based on the KB procedure) is the electrical potential applied between two electrodes placed in contact with the surface that causes a conductive path to develop between them. Good tracking resistance is necessary in applications where surface contamination and degradation are unavoidable, for example in marine environments. Tracking resistance is highly dependent on the particular grade of material, so this volume ranks these materials with inherently good or inherently poor tracking resistance. Therefore the advice of the raw materials supplier should be sought to determine the optimum grade of any material. The presence of fire retardants can severely reduce the tracking resistance of a material. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to tracking. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to tracking. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for tracking resistance. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr CA CAB CP CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised

Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr

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Page HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 11: 30% Gfr Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PTFE PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled Silicones UHMWPE XLPE

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Very Good ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Furane MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA RIM

Good ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr EVA: 12% VA FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Ionomer Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated

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Page PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PB PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PE Foam PFA PFA: 20% Gfr Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled SB Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled TPX

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Transparency An excellent rating indicates excellent transparency to optical radiation. A very good rating indicates good transparency to optical radiation but the materials may be inherently tinted. A good rating indicates that the material may be transparent or translucent or opaque, depending on the thickness and conditions of manufacture. Not applicable indicates that the material is inherently opaque. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for transparency. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose PC

Very Good ABS: Transparent Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CP Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Ionomer PA Transparent PAr PC: Fire retardant PC: UV stabilised PEI PES Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Vinyl ester

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Good CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CTFE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact

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UV Radiation (Weathering)

UV Radiation (Weathering) This quality is an assessment of the resistance to solar ultraviolet radiation at ambient temperatures. This is an overall assessment of changes in physical and mechanical properties and colour. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to weathering. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to weathering. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for resistance to UV radiation. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane PC: UV stabilised

Very Good ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact; UV stabilised Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ASA CPE CPVC CTFE DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled

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Very Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PAr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC/PBT Alloy PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Foam PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid

Good ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced CAB CP EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled

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Volume Resistivity The volume resistivity of a material is its resistance to leakage of current through itself. Specifically it is the ratio of the potential gradient in the direction of the current to the current density. It is dependent on, for example, moisture in the material and temperature. Typical values of volume resistivity at room temperature were used to assign rankings in this volume. An excellent rating indicates high volume resistivity. A very poor rating indicates low volume resistivity. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for volume resistivity. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough CTFE FEP PFA

Very Good ABS: High heat ABS: High impact ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact ETFE ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS Ionomer LDPE LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PAI PAI: Gfr

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Very Good PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPS: 40% Gfr PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: Medium impact PS: Structural foam PSul

Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ASA CPVC DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled

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Good PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12 PA 12: 30% Gfr PA RIM PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: Structural foam PC/PBT Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PI: 40% Gfr PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical

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Page Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised PSul: 10% Gfr PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PVDF SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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Warpage

Warpage An assessment of post moulding distortion. Part design, tool design, moulding conditions and post moulding operations can affect warpage. This quality indicates the inherent tendency of a material to warp. An excellent rating indicates low tendency to warp. A very poor rating indicates high tendency to warp. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for warpage. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Structural foam Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: High impact Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible PC: Structural foam PE Foam PF: Foam Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: SMC: low profile PP: Structural foam

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Mineral filled ASA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPVC DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr

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Very Good PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA Transparent PAr PBT: Structural foam PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr PET: Amorphous PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO PPO: Fire retardant

Good ABS: 30% Gfr Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CA

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Page PPO: 10% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAt UF: Cellulose filled UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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Good ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM

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Page PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Graphite filled PB PBT: Fire retardant PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PFA PI: 40% Gfr Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PVDF SAN: 30% Gfr SMAc: 30% Gfr TPX UHMWPE XLPE

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Mechanical Properties Brittle Temperature This is an assessment of the sub-zero (Celsius) temperature at which the material becomes brittle. An excellent rating indicates a low brittle temperature, i.e. it is serviceable to low temperatures. A very poor rating indicates a high brittle temperature i.e. it only has a limited sub-zero range of usefulness. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for brittle temperature, which may be appropriate for use in sub-zero environments. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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Very Good PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A SBS TPE: TPE 35A

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: High impact CP CPE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EVA: 12% VA Ionomer LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 4/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: Fire retardant

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Page SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones UHMWPE

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Good PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC: high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPO: 30% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr

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Dimensional Stability This is a combination of post moulding dimensional instability due, for example, to continued crystallisation, and the effect of the environment, for example, moisture absorption. An excellent rating indicates a high level of dimensional stability. A very poor rating indicates a low level of dimensional stability. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dimensional stability. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg

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Excellent PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PF: Gfr; high impact PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving

Very Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CAB DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HIPS PAr PC PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical

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Good ABS: Structural foam ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised ASA CA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CP CPE CPVC CTFE ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PE Foam

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Elongation at Break This is the room temperature tensile elongation at specimen break. An excellent rating indicates a high elongation to break. A very poor rating indicates a low elongation to break. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for elongation at break. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 6/10 PA 6/12 PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12: Flexible

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Very Good Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough CAB CP CTFE ECTFE ETFE FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAr PBT PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised ASA CA

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Page PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PE Foam PEEK PEI PES PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PSul PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PVDF PVF SB UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact

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Good PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA RIM PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact

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Fatigue Index This is an assessment of the ability of the material to resist oscillating (or dynamic), load or deflection controlled, deformation. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to fatigue loading. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to fatigue loading. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for fatigue index. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Ol TPE: TPE 93A PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Homopolymer

Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced

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Very Good Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr

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Very Good PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SBS TPE: TPE 35A

Good ABS/PVC Alloy DAIP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled EVA: 12% VA FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Ionomer PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC/PBT Alloy PET: Crystalline

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Flexural Modulus This is the short term modulus of the material at a specified temperature. Ratings for flexural modulus have been assigned at 20°C. An excellent rating indicates a high flexural modulus. A very poor rating indicates a low flexural modulus. Not applicable indicate that the material has a modulus of limited practical use. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for flexural modulus. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg

Very Good Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled MF: Cellulose filled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Very Good PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced

Good ABS: 30% Gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled

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Friction This is an assessment of the coefficient of friction of the material in terms of the dynamic (sliding) friction against steel. It should be remembered that friction is influenced by temperature, surface contamination and, most importantly, by the two material surfaces. An excellent rating indicates a low coefficient of friction. A very poor rating indicates a high coefficient of friction. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for friction. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated

Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

Good Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised

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Good PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA

6: Fire retardant 6: 25% Glass bead filled 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6: UV stabilised 6/6 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: Fire retardant 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: High impact 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr 6/6: UV stabilised 6/6-6 6/9 6/10 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/10: Fire retardant 6/10: 10% Gfr 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/12 6/12: Fire retardant 6/12: 10% Gfr 6/12: 30% Gfr 11 11: Fire retardant 11: 30% Gfr 11: UV stabilised 12 12: Fire retardant

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Strain at Yield This is an indication of the degree of strain that a material can accept before yielding. An excellent rating indicates a ductile material with no yield and high elongation to break. Not applicable indicates a brittle material with low elongation to break. Materials rated very good to very poor include all those exhibiting yield, ranked according to their strain at yield, as well as ductile materials with lower elongation to break than those rated as excellent, and brittle materials with higher elongation to break than those rated as not applicable. In general, ductile materials are ranged from excellent to very poor by descending elongation to break, and brittle materials from poor to not applicable, by descending elongation to break. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the strain at yield. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE EEA TPE: TPE 70A Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PPVC: >300% Elongation PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled

Very Good Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PB PE Foam PFA

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Good ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPVC CTFE ECTFE Epoxies: Resin; flexible ETFE FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated

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Surface Hardness This indicates the hardness or softness of a material. An excellent rating indicates a hard material. A very poor rating indicates a soft material. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for surface hardness. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr

Very Good Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Resin; high heat PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr

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Very Good PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PES PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; cotton fabric

Good ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acrylic: High impact CPVC CTFE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6: Casting PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Good PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PET: Amorphous PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough Polyester: SMC; high impact PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr

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Tensile Strength This is the room temperature tensile strength at yield for ductile materials and at break for brittle materials. An excellent rating indicates high tensile strength. A very poor rating indicates low tensile strength. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for tensile strength. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PAI PAI: Gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Page PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PF: Laminate; glass fabric Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled DAIP: Long gfr ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled PA 4/6 PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant

Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant

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Good PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PAr PBT PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated

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Toughness (-40°C/-40°F) This quality is related to the notched Izod impact strength measured at -40°C (-40°F). An excellent rating indicates high toughness. A very poor rating indicates low toughness. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for toughness at -40°C. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS/PC Alloy CEE TPE: TPE 72D EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 11: Flexible PA 12: Flexible PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PFA

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Page Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PTFE PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A UHMWPE

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Mechanical Properties

Very Good ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Short gfr CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CP CPE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Short gfr ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: Low gloss ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised

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Good Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Gfr PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam

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Mechanical Properties

Toughness (20°C/68°F) This quality is related to the notched Izod impact strength at 20°C (68°F) and also includes an assessment of the overall fracture toughness of the material. An excellent rating indicates high toughness. A very poor rating indicates low toughness. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for toughness at 20°C. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CPE ECTFE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D ETFE EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6/6: Super tough PB PE Foam

Very Good ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 72D

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Very Good Epoxies: Resin; flexible ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE: MDPE Ionomer PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6-6 PA RIM PA/ABS Alloy PAr PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated ASA CP Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6

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Mechanical Properties

Good PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PI Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr

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Water Absorption This represents the tendency of the material to absorb moisture. Absorption of moisture usually results in changes in electrical and mechanical properties and also in physical dimensions. The ratings are based on the weight gain of a sample after immersion in water at room temperature for 24 hours. An excellent rating indicates low water absorption. A very poor rating indicates high water absorption. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for water absorption. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent CPE CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE

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Excellent PP: 40% Talc filled PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled

Very Good Alkyd: Short gfr CPVC Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA Furane PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PBT PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant

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Very Good Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt

Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible

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Wear An assessment of the rate at which material is lost from the surface of the specimen when abraded against a steel face. Wear rates are dependent on numerous factors including contact pressure, relative velocity, temperature and initial surface roughness. This rating considers the inherent ability of a material to resist wear. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to wear. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to wear. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for wear. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated

Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant

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6: 60% Gfr 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6/6 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: Fire retardant 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr 6/6: UV stabilised 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/12: 30% Gfr 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 11: 30% Gfr 12: 50% Glass bead filled 12: 30% Gfr

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Very Good PA RIM PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PB PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr

Good Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA Furane HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer

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Good PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI

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Blow Moulding

Processing Blow Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be blow moulded. It is a combined assessment of injection and extrusion blow moulding. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of blow moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to blow mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to blow mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is not blow mouldable. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for blow moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE

Very Good ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS/PVC Alloy EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PAr PC PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PET: Amorphous PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat

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Casting This quality assesses the ability of a material to be cast. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to cast. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to cast. Not applicable indicates that either the material is not castable or that it is not currently commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for casting. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Acrylic: Casting Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled

Very Good Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane PA RIM Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass)

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Casting

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Cold Press Moulding This quality is an assessment of the ability of a material to be processed by cold press moulding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by a cold press moulding technique. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by a cold press moulding technique. Not applicable indicates that the material is either not processable by cold press moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for cold press moulding. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled

Very Good Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose

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Compression Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be compression moulded. Although it is technically possible to compression mould a thermoplastic, it is rarely done on a commercial basis for large volumes for economic considerations. For this reason a number of thermoplastics have been assigned a rating of not applicable. Thermosets which are commonly compression moulded are assigned ratings on the basis of the ease or difficulty of moulding. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of compression moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to compression mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to compression mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is either not compression mouldable or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for compression moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric MF: Cellulose filled PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: DMC

Very Good Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr

Good Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr

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Contact Moulding

Contact Moulding This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be processed by contact moulding (i.e. hand lay up). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by contact moulding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by contact moulding. Not applicable indicates that either the material is not processable by contact moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for contact moulding. No materials were rated as good for this process.To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass)

Very Good Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric

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Casting; rigid Laminate; chopped glass filled Laminate; woven glass roving Vinyl ester

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Extrusion This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be extruded. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of extrusion are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to extrude. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to extrude. Not applicable indicates that the material is either impossible to extrude or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for extrusion. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: High heat HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE

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Excellent PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA/ABS Alloy PE Foam PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Homopolymer

Good ABS: Plating Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPVC EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Ionomer Ol TPE: TPE 65A

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Injection Moulding This quality assesses the inherent ability of a material to be injection moulded. Factors which increases the difficulty of moulding include: Material handling - where particular care needs to be taken in preventing moisture absorption. Processing - if the material has a narrow melt temperature range between acceptable flow and degradation or if the material is prone to degradation. Processing - if a high mould temperature is necessary requiring oil mould heaters. Processing - if the material has a tendency to lead to abrasion or damage to the tool surface. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to injection mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to injection mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is not injection mouldable. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for injection moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE: MDPE

Very Good ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS:

Fire retardant 30% Gfr High heat High heat; UV stabilised High impact High impact; UV stabilised Low gloss Medium impact Plating Transparent

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Very Good PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA/ABS Alloy PC: High flow PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised

Good ABS: Structural foam ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Mineral filled ASA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr MF: Cellulose filled

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Good PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAr PBT PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PE Foam PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: UV stabilised

Injection Moulding

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Pultrusion This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be processed by pultrusion. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to pultrude. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to pultrude. Not applicable indicates that the material is not pultrudable or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for pultrusion. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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Very Good Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies:

Laminate; Laminate; Laminate; Laminate;

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R.I.M. This quality assessed the ability of a material to be processed by reaction injection moulding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by R.I.M. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by R.I.M. Not applicable indicates that the material is not processable by R.I.M or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for reaction injection moulding. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam

Very Good PA RIM

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Resin Injection

Resin Injection This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be processed by resin injection. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by a resin injection technique. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by a resin injection technique. Not applicable indicates that the material is not processable by resin injection or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for resin injection. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose

Very Good Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled

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Rotational Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be rotationally moulded. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of rotational moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by rotational moulding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by rotational moulding. Not applicable indicates that either the material is impossible to process by rotational moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for rotational moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy CA CAB CP Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised

Good ABS: Low gloss ABS: Plating ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised

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Page Ionomer PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PP: Copolymer PP: Elastomer modified PS PS: UV stabilised SB TPX UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE

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Structural Foam Moulding This quality assesses the ability of the material to be moulded to a structural foam by injection moulding. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by structural foam moulding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by structural foam moulding. Not applicable indicates that the material is not processable by structural foam moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for structural foam moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Structural foam HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA RIM PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised

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Transfer Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be transfer moulded. Although it is technically possible to transfer mould a thermoplastic, it is rarely done on a commercial basis with the exception of certain specialised encapsulation techniques for electronic components. For this reason all thermoplastic materials have been rated as not applicable. Thermoset materials have been rated in the range very poor to excellent on the basis of the ease of moulding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to transfer mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to transfer mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is either not transfer mouldable or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for transfer moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies:

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Very Good Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; high heat PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical

Good Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr

Transfer Moulding

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Vacuum Forming This quality is an assessment of the ease or difficulty of vacuum forming a material. It is a combined assessment of vacuum forming and thermoforming. The factors that increase the inherent difficulty of vacuum forming are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to vacuum form. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to vacuum form. Not applicable indicates that the material is either impossible to vacuum form or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for vacuum forming. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: General purpose ASA

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Good ABS: Plating CAB CPVC PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA/ABS Alloy PAr PC/PBT Alloy PEEK

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Post-Processing Bonding This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be adhesively bonded by common adhesive systems. Account has been taken of the inherent ease or difficulty of bonding the material. If pre-treatments such as the use of primers, or establishing a particular form of surface e.g. oxidising by corona discharge, are required then that reduces the ratings that have been assigned. However, in the case of polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene etc.) which are commonly required to accept an adhesive label, the commercial practises that achieve the required pre-treatment are well established, and thus these materials have been assigned a rating of good, indicating an average ability to be bonded. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to bond. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to bond. Not applicable indicates that the material is virtually impossible to bond. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for bonding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Plating HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: Medium impact

Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CA CAB CP Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr

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Very Good PC: High flow PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled

Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet CPE CPVC EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised

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Page Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A SAN: 30% Gfr SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt

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Page LLDPE PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/12 PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: UV stabilised PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr

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Good PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant

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Machining This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be machined. Machining includes turning, milling, parting and drilling. Two main factors have been taken into account in assigning rankings: (a) the ability of the material to be easily machined to close tolerances and to a good surface finish, and (b) the level of damage and wear that the material imparts to the cutter. Greater account has been taken of (a) than (b). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to machine. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to machine. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for machining. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised

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Page Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PI PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated

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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: Plating ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CTFE Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised LDPE: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated

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Very Good PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled

Good ASA CAB CP CPVC DAIP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Resin; flexible ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE: MDPE LDPE LLDPE PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled

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Painting This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be painted. Materials that need to be primed or receive particular pretreatments prior to painting have been assigned a rating of good or lower. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to paint. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to paint. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to paint or that it is not normally commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for painting. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled

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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CA CAB CP CPVC HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: UV stabilised PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr

Good ABS: Structural foam Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised

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Plating This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be electroplated. It does not take into account spray coating or vacuum metallising. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to plate. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to plate. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to plate or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for plating. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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The Process Friction welding is a technique in which the heat needed to melt the thermoplastic material is generated by pressing one of the parts to be joined against the other and rapidly oscillating it through a displacement. The heat generated by the resulting friction melts the material at the interface in 2-3 seconds. The oscillation is then stopped and the parts are aligned, and held together under pressure until a solid bond is formed. Such bonds are permanent, and have a strength approaching that of the parent material. The main welding parameters associated with friction welding are speed, friction pressure, forge pressure, displacement and duration. These parameters are generally interdependent and for any application a set of weld property optimisation trials would be undertaken prior to mass production of the welded thermoplastic component. Almost any thermoplastic material can be friction welded, including filled, structural foamed, crystalline, and amorphous materials. There is the possibility of welding dissimilar thermoplastics and alloys, and successful joints can be made with, for instance, PS and ABS, PMMA and PC, PPO/PA and PA, and PP and HDPE. Friction welding encompasses spin and orbital welding and vibration welding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to friction weld. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to friction weld. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to friction weld.

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orbital) Spin Welding The principle behind spin welding is similar to that of vibration welding. The joint areas are always circular and the motion is direct rotational. Direct rotational friction welding (spin welding) of thermoplastics can involve relatively simple pieces of equipment such as lathes or drilling machines. A lathe would produce a constant speed during the frictional heating stage (continuous drive friction welding) and a drilling machine would produce a reducing speed characteristic during the frictional heating stage (inertia friction welding). In practice, purpose built machines are generally employed for spin welding to provide greater control and they may be of either the continuous drive or inertia type. Spin welding has been exploited for applications as diverse as the manufacture of polyethylene floats, aerosol bottles, transmission shafts and PVC pipes and fittings. Apart from being a fast technique, another particular advantage is that welds can be formed beneath the surface of a liquid.

Orbital Friction Welding Orbital welding is another frictional technique for joining thermoplastic parts, where each point on the surface orbits a different point on the face of the stationary part. The orbit is of constant rotational speed and is identical for all points on the joint surface. This motion is stopped after sufficient material is melted and the thermoplastic then solidifies to form a weld. Orbital welding is a relatively new technique, and the first welding units are being marketed as devices to fill the size gap between benchtop ultrasonic units and linear vibration welders. This means that items such as medium sized automotive components (fluid reservoirs etc.) may be joined using this process. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for spin/orbital friction welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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Excellent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CP PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6/6 PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/12

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr ASA CPE CPVC ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised

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Very Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: Mineral filled

Good ABS: Structural foam Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated CTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP PA 6: Casting PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled

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Welding (Friction - Vibration) Linear Vibration Welding The principle behind linear vibration welding is that the parts to be joined are brought into contact, under pressure, before being moved so that the joint areas rub together with a linear reciprocating motion. The parts are vibrated through a relatively small displacement. The displacement, commonly referred to as the amplitude, is typically between 0.07 and 1.8mm, with a frequency of vibration of 200Hz (high frequency), or 2-4mm at 100Hz (low frequency), in the plane of the joint. Industrial applications tend to be based around linear joints which are sufficiently long so that ultrasonic welding cannot be easily accomplished (approximately 200mm) and hot plate welding would typically take many minutes to perform.

Typical Applications Automotive: Two-part bumper, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, expansion vessels, instrument panels, air channels, parcel shelves, inner door panels, hermetic sealing of a length of air ducting to the internal surface of a dash-board. Consumer: Spectacle frames, typewriter covers. Industrial:

Filter housings, motor saw housings, heating valves, air ducting.

Angular Vibration Welding The principle behind angular vibration welding is similar to linear vibration except that the motion is angular. In spin welding it is not possible to determine where one half of the component will end up in relation to the other half when welded. In angular welding the components are preassembled and vibrated in an angular motion through a few degrees. When the weld cycle is complete the component parts are returned to the pre-welded position ensuring good alignment. The angular friction welding process is used for circular components where upper and lower component alignment is critical. This quality indicates the ability of the material to form a weld with itself by vibration welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for linear or angular vibration welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr ASA CPE CPVC ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised

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Very Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: Mineral filled

Good ABS: Structural foam Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated CTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP PA 6: Casting PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled

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Welding (Hot Gas) Welding property data and descriptions supplied to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2 by TWI, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK. Tel. +44 (0)1223 891162, Fax +44 (0)1223 892588

The Process Hot gas welding of thermoplastics is a manual welding process. A stream of hot gas, typically air, but it can be nitrogen, is directed towards the joint between the two thermoplastic parts to be joined, where it softens or melts the polymer. A filler rod is also heated in the stream of hot gas and this is fed between the two parts. A weld is formed by the fusing together of the thermoplastic parts and the filler rod. The hot gas welding tool consists of a heater unit to heat the gas and a nozzle to direct the gas onto the workpieces. If air is used, this is provided by either a remote air compressor or an integral blower. If nitrogen is used, suitable connection to a gas supply is made. The temperature of the hot gas stream is governed via the electrical supply to the heater and is typically in the range 200400°C. A range of nozzle shapes is available and selection is based on the type of weld preparation. Thermoplastic consumable filler rods are generally circular in section although rods with triangular section are also available in most thermoplastic materials. It is important that the same base material is used for both the filler rod and two parts to be joined. Hot gas welding is a manual process which is applicable to most thermoplastics and its success depends greatly on the skill of the operator. The adjustable welding parameters are gas type, flow rate and temperature, and the angle of the filler rod to the parts being welded (90° approximately). Typical gas flow rates are in the range 16-60 litre/minute. The main advantage of hot gas welding is that the equipment is easily portable. The main disadvantages of the process are that it is slow and weld quality is operator dependent.

Types of Welding There are three main types of hot gas welding: (a) Hand Welding or Pendulum Welding: Where the welded joint is to be short, around a small radius or difficult to access. The welding gun is moved in pendulum fashion along the joint axis heating both the rod and joint groove. (b) Speed Welding: Where the welded joint is to be a long run, a gentle radius and easy to access. The welding rod is fed through a speed welding nozzle into a prepared groove. The nozzle outlet is designed to give the correct relationship of hot gas onto the rod and weld area. (c) Extrusion Welding: NB - This process is not covered in this volume and is therefore presented here for information purposes only. Where the welded joint is a thick section extrusion welding is similar to hot gas welding, except that the filler material is separately heated in the barrel of a hand-held screw extruder. The molten material is then extruded through a PTFE die into the joint. The joint is pre-heated using a hot gas nozzle mounted on the extruder barrel.

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Typical Applications Applications for the process are based around the fabrication of sheet and tube into vessels and pipework. Industrial sectors which have exploited the technology in these applications include industrial plant, agriculture and building. This quality makes an assessment of the ability of the material to be welded by the hot gas technique. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using hot gas welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using hot gas welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using hot gas welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for hot gas welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent HDPE: MDPE Ionomer PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant

Very Good ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CPE CPVC ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: High impact

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Very Good PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SAN SAN: Fire retardant

Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ASA ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Flexible PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 30% Gfr

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Welding (Hot plate) Welding property data and descriptions supplied to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2 by TWI, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK. Tel. +44 (0)1223 891162, Fax +44 (0)1223 892588

The Process Hot plate welding is probably the simplest yet most versatile plastic joining technique. Its uses vary from welding small components to large pipelines. The technique involves: i)

Pressing the parts to be joined against either side of a heated platen.

ii)

Removing the platen when the parts are sufficiently molten.

iii) Pressing the components together and holding them until they are cooled. The heated plates are usually flat, but more complex shapes can be used to weld a three-dimensional joint profile. Welding equipment may be readily portable for on-site use or fixed for factory use. In either case the heat is usually applied electrically by resistance heaters or sometimes by the use of hot gas or gas burners. The surface of the hot plate is usually coated with PTFE to prevent the adherence of molten plastic. The main welding parameters are the temperature of the hot plate, the heating time, the welding pressure and the welding time. Most thermoplastic materials can be joined using hot plate welding. Problems encountered when welding nylon are attributed to surface oxidation leading to poor joint integrity. If the correct procedures are followed welds with joint tensile strengths equal to the parent material strength can be obtained. Hot plate welding is a relatively slow process with weld times ranging from 10 seconds for small components up to 60 minutes for parts with a large joint area. Hot plate welding is usually fully automatic and used for welding mass-produced injection moulded parts.

Types of Welding There are three other types of heated tool welding, and these are particularly used for joining pipework: (a) Socket: A shaped heated tool is used to heat the outside of the pipe and the inside of the socket. (b) Butt Fusion: Perhaps the single most important application is in the welding of thermoplastic pipes for gas distribution, water distribution, effluent and sea outfalls. (c) Saddle: A shaped heated tool is used to heat the top outside surface of the pipe and the under-side of the saddle fitting.

Typical Applications Automotive: Hydraulic fluid reservoirs and battery cases. Building:

Welding of unplasticised PVC door and window frames.

Pipework:

Welding of thermoplastic pipes for gas, water, effluent and sea outfall distribution.

This quality indicates the ability of the material to form a weld with itself by hot plate welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using hot plate welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using hot plate welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using hot plate welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for hot plate welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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Excellent HDPE: MDPE Ionomer PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PS PS: Medium impact

Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CA CAB CP CPE CPVC ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE

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Very Good PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation

Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated CTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr

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The Process Radio frequency (RF) welding, sometimes known as dielectric welding or high frequency (HF) welding, is the process of fusing materials together by applying radio frequency energy to the area to be joined. The resulting weld can be as strong as the original workpiece materials. RF welding relies on certain properties of the material in the parts being welded to cause the generation of heat in a rapidly alternating electric field. This means that only certain materials can be dielectrically welded. The process revolves around subjecting the parts to be joined to a high frequency electric field which is normally applied between two metal bars. These bars also act as pressure applicators during heating and cooling. The dynamic electric field causes the molecules in some thermoplastics to oscillate. Depending on their geometry and dipole moment, these molecules may translate some of this oscillatory motion into thermal energy and cause heating of the material. A measure of this interaction is the loss factor ε'' which is temperature and frequency dependent. The most widely used material in RF welding is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Other thermoplastics that can be welded are EVA and polyurethanes. Nylon sheeting, although difficult to tear seal, can be welded if preheated electrodes are used. Thermoplastics which cannot be welded by this process include polyethylene, polypropylene and PTFE.

Types of Welding There are two main types of RF welding: (a) Plain Welding: The welding of two or more thicknesses of material, the welding tool can be engraved or profiled to give the welded area a decorative appearance. The welding process can incorporate ‘blind’ embossing which places lettering, logos or decorative effects on the welded items. (b) Tear-Seal Welding: The dual process of simultaneously welding and cutting (cut and seal) a material. This is achieved by incorporating a cutting edge adjacent to the welding edge. This compresses the hot plastic enough to allow the excess scrap material to be torn off. Another technique used is applique welding, where a piece of material is cut out and welded to the surface of another to provide an ornamental effect.

Typical Applications A wide range of products can be manufactured using the RF welding technique. The range of products is increasing as new applications are found. A few examples are listed below: Automotive:

Air bags and dashboard fascia.

Household Items:

Headboards, chair upholstery, quilting and table mats.

Inflatable Items:

Beach balls, toys, air/water beds, rafts and life jackets.

Large Items:

Tarpaulins, tents, marquees, pool liners and lorry covers.

Medical Items:

Blood bags and colostomy bags.

Stationery:

Book covers, stationery wallets, zip bags, binders and office files.

This quality makes an assessment of the ability of the material to be welded by radio frequency (RF) welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. The material must be in the form of a thin sheet or film. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using RF welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using RF welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using RF welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for radio frequency welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

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Excellent CPVC PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation

Very Good UPVC UPVC: Structural foam

Good EVA: 33% VA

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The Process Ultrasonic welding involves the use of high frequency sound energy to soften or melt the thermoplastic at the joint. Parts to be joined are held together under pressure and are then subjected to ultrasonic vibrations usually at a frequency of 20 or 40kHz. The ability to weld a component successfully is governed by the design of the equipment, the mechanical properties of the material to be welded and the design of the components. Since ultrasonic welding is very fast (weld times are typically less than 1 second) and easily automated, it is a widely used technique. In order to guarantee the successful welding of any parts, careful design of components and fixtures is required and for this reason the technique is best suited for mass production. An ultrasonic welding machine consists of four main components: a power supply, a converter, an amplitude modifying device (commonly called a booster) and an acoustic tool known as the horn (or sonotrode). The power supply changes mains electricity at a frequency of 50-60Hz, into high frequency electrical supply operating at 20-40kHz. This electrical energy is supplied to the converter. Within the converter, discs of piezoelectric material are sandwiched between two metal sections. These discs are clamped tightly together, and are always held in compression. The converter changes the electrical energy into mechanical vibratory energy at ultrasonic frequencies. Most ultrasonic welding machines operate at 20kHz. This is above the highest frequency generally detected by the human ear. The vibratory energy is then transmitted through the booster. The booster increases the amplitude of the sound wave. The sound waves are then transmitted to the horn. The horn is an acoustic tool that transfers the vibratory energy directly to the parts being assembled, and it also applies a welding pressure. The vibrations are transmitted through the workpiece to the joint area. Here the vibratory energy is converted to heat through friction - this then softens or melts the thermoplastic, and joins the parts together. Benefits of the process include: energy efficiency, high productivity with low costs, ease of automated assembly line production and fast joining times. The main limitation to the process is that the maximum component length which can be welded by a single horn is approximately 250 mm. This is due to limitations in the power output capability of a single transducer, the inability of the horns to transmit very high power, and amplitude control difficulties due to the fact that joints of this length are comparable to the wavelength of the ultrasound in the horn.

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Inserting: Embedding a metal component (such as a threaded insert) in a preformed hole in a thermoplastic part. High strength, reduced moulding cycles and rapid installation with no stress build-up are some of the advantages.

(c) Swaging/Forming: Mechanically capturing another component of an assembly by ultrasonically melting and reforming a ridge of plastic or reforming plastic tubing or other extruded parts. Advantages of this method include speed of processing, less stress build-up, good appearance, and the ability to overcome material memory. (d) Spot Welding: Ultrasonic spot welding is an assembly technique for joining two thermoplastic components at localised points without the necessity for preformed holes or an energy director. Spot welding produces a strong structural weld and is particularly suitable for large parts, sheets of extruded or cast thermoplastic, and parts with complicated geometry and hard-to-reach joining surfaces. (e) Slitting: The use of ultrasonic energy to slit and edge-seal knitted, woven and non-woven thermoplastic materials. Smooth, sealed edges which will not unravel are possible with this method. There is no “bead” or build-up of thickness on the slit edge to add bulk to rolled materials. (f)

Textile/Film Sealing: Fabric and film sealing utilises ultrasonic energy to join thin thermoplastic materials. Clear, pressuretight seals in films, and neat, localised welds in textiles may be accomplished. Simultaneous cutting and sealing is also possible. A variety of patterned anvils are available to provide decorative and functional “stitch” patterns.

Typical Applications Ultrasonic assembly is the method of choice for many applications in the automotive, appliance, medical, textile, packaging, toy and electronics markets, among others. The basic advantages of ultrasonic assembly - fast, strong, clean and reliable welds are common to all markets. However, each market has specialised needs that they rely on ultrasonic assembly to meet. Appliances: In this high-volume market, hermetic sealing and also cosmetic appearance are important. Applications include: steam irons, pump housings, vacuum cleaner wands, and dishwasher spray arms. Automotive: Hermetic seals in applications such as lenses, filters and valves. Other applications include: glove box doors, instrument clusters, air diverters and mass airflow sensors. Business:

“Clean” assemblies with reduce particulate matter are produced on information storage discs. Other applications include the assembly for ribbon cartridges, and audio and video cassettes.

Consumer:

Precision welding, staking and forming operations make the Swatch watch possible.

Electrical:

Multiple staking and inserting applications are often automated for high-volume production requirements with consistent reliability. Applications include: terminal blocks, connectors, switches (e.g. toggle, dip, rotary quick and diaphragm), and bobbin assemblies.

Medical:

Non-contamination and the ability to be operated in a clean room are as important as the strength of the weld. Reliable, repeatable assemblies for critical life-support devices are produced with new capabilities in process control. Applications include: arterial filters, cardiometry reservoirs, blood/gas filters, face masks and IV spike/ filters.

Packaging: From the aseptic packages to toothpaste tubes, the ability of ultrasonic assembly to seal through product contamination in the joint area is a major advantage. In addition to good cosmetic appearance, ultrasonic assembly provides tamper-evident seals for blister packs. Applications include: condiment dispensers, lock blister packages, juice pouches, juice cartons and plastic coated paper cups. Toys:

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Post-Processing

Welding (Ultrasonic)

This quality indicates the ability of the material to form a weld with itself by ultrasonic welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using ultrasonic welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using ultrasonic welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using ultrasonic welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for ultrasonic welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.

Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy

Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: Structural foam ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr

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Very Good PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy

Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced

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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Painting

Very good

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Elongation at break

Good

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Transformer housings, switches, personal computer housings, television cabinets, oven doors, electric tool housings, institutional furniture and shelving, air conditioner housings, carpet cleaner housings, smoke detectors.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Poor

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Good

Mechanical

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Dashboard supports for automobiles.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High heat Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Post-Processing Excellent

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Automotive radiator grilles and hot air ducts, handles for electric irons, housings for hair dryers, food serving trays, coffee machine housings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Surface finish

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Automotive interiors.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Good Very good

Post-Processing Excellent

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Safety helmets, boat hulls, recreational vehicle bodies and parts, luggage, ski boots, insulated power tools, furniture, agricultural parts and DWV pipe.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact; UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Post-Processing

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Recreational vehicle bodies and parts, agricultural parts, ski boots.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Low gloss General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Automotive instrument panel components.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Medium impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Projector & camera housings, audio visual equipment appliance housings, business machine housings, toys and automotive parts.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Plating General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Excellent

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Sanitary ware, automotive or radiator grilles, wheel covers, headlight bezels, interior & exterior trim and knobs, marine hardware, radio & TV parts, shavers, light fixtures and appliance housings.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Good Not applicable

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Furniture, loudspeaker boxes, picture frames & knobs, telephone junction boxes, sprinkler housings, television surrounds, electric fan components, business machine housings, computer readout terminals, copying machine housings and automotive bucket seats.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Transparent Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Excellent Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Good

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Medical infusion and dosage equipment, clips, tubes and caps.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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ABS/PC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/ Polycarbonate Alloy) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Dielectric constant

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Helmets, car instrument panels, electrical connectors, housings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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ABS/PSul Alloy

ABS/PSul Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/ Polysulphone Alloy) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Electrical connectors, components for relays, switch housings, plated plumbing parts, food service trays.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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ABS/PVC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/ Polyvinyl Chloride Alloy) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Elongation at break

Good

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Computer housings, domestic appliance housings, printer components, cash register bases, plumbing components.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Acetal

Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Due to low coefficient of friction, commonly used as bearings, gears and conveyor belt limits. Electric kettles and water jugs, components with snap fits,chemical pumps, bathroom scales,telephone key pads, pulley wheels, housings for domestic appliances, shower heads, fuel expansion tanks, toys.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Bearings, cams and gears.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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Acetal

Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Sports equipment, e.g., handles for tennis racquets, mast supports on wind surfing boards. Snap fit components, ski boot bindings, toys and models, frame connectors, sprockets and gears, slide guides for drawers, bearing bushes and water filter bodies.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Excellent

Strain at yield

Good

Gears, bearings, sprockets, conveyor belt components, drive chains, bearing bushes, snap-fit components, pulley wheels & spring studs.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Excellent

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Acetal

Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Sporting equipment, e.g., ski boot bindings, tennis racquet handles, mast supports and frame connectors for windsurfing boards, toys.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very good

Bicycle wheels, sports equipment, toys, automotive fasteners and helmets.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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Acetal

Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Applications where good abrasion resistance and low coefficient of friction are needed, e.g., bearings, gears and conveyor belt links. Components with snap fits, cams, plumbing components such as valve stems, pump impellors, carburettor bodies.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Pump housings, ski boot bindings, housings for domestic appliances, toys and models, sports equipment, pipe fittings.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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Acetal

Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/266psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Not applicable

Post-Processing Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Bearings, gears, sprockets, conveyor belt components, bearing bushes, snap fits, pulley wheels, switch components.

Friction

Excellent

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Excellent

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Sporting equipment, e.g., ski boot bindings, tennis racquet handles, mast supports and frame connectors for windsurfing boards, toys.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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Acrylic

Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Casting General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Excellent

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Flame spread

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Decorative plaques for car badges, domestic appliance motifs, etc. Protective coatings for metals, concrete and wood.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Cast sheet General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Glazing, illuminated and non illuminated signs, street lamp housings, coach roof lights, guards for machines and food displays, baths and washbasins, covers on solar panels.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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Acrylic

Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): General purpose General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Sinks, baths, knobs and battens, displays and signs, aircraft glazing, technical models, tap tops and accessories, automotive rear light housings, automotive components such as badges, steering wheel insignia and fascia panels.

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): High impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Glazing, displays and signs, moulds for display and demonstration purposes, automotive rear light housings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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Alkyd

Alkyd: Long glass fibre reinforced; high impact Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very poor Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Electrical switching components and insulators, complicated parts with insulators.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Alkyd: Mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Good Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders. Encapsulation of capacitors, resistors and diodes.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Alkyd

Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Good Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Surface finish

Warpage

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders. Encapsulation of capacitors, resistors and diodes.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Alkyd

Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Automotive ignition applications and electronic switching components.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders. Encapsulation of capacitors, resistors and diodes.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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ASA

ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Outdoor signs, covers for machinery, exterior panels, garden furniture.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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CA (Cellulose Acetate) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Cosmetic containers, tool handles, steering wheel covers, spectacle frames, pens, packaging, toys and models, brush handles.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Poor

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CAB

CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) Processing

General and Electrical Very good

Blow moulding

Good

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Tool handles, panels for illuminated signs, steering wheels, goggles, bathroom fittings, decorative trim for cars and consumer durables, drawing stencils, pens, pneumatic system traps, blister packaging, laminating with aluminium foil.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Poor

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CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Tubing, hose, film, sheeting, belting, auto trim, seals, gears, other moulded parts.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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CEE TPE

CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55D General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Tubing, hose, film, sheet, belting, segmental tracks, seals, packings, fuel tanks, rotomoulded wheels, moulded parts.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 72D General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Tubing, wire and cable jacketing, moulded shapes.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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CP

CP (Cellulose Propionate) Processing

General and Electrical Very good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Arc resistance

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Spectacle frames, goggles, tool handles, covers for television screens, cutlery handles, lampshades, drawing aids, packaging, toys, blister packaging.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Poor

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CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Mainly used as impact modifier for PVC or compounded with LDPE or HDPE film to improve toughness. Films used as pond liners and for agricultural applications.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

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CPVC

CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) (Chlorinated PVC) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Excellent

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Hot water piping.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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CTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Chemically resistant o-rings, gaskets, seals and transparent windows, cryogenic applications. As a film for packaging and sensitive electronics and drugs.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very poor

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DAIP

DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Poor Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Poor

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Pump impellers, tool handles, switchgear.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Good Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Electrical connectors, switchgear, electrical housings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

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DAIP

DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Connectors, lighting fittings, relay bases, switchgear, coil formers and brush holders.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Poor

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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DAP

DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Poor

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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DAP

DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral and synthetic fibre filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Good Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Electrical connectors, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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DAP

DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Very poor

Machining

Good Not applicable

Specific gravity Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Cable covering, chemically resistant linings etc., filaments for weaving into fabric, film, flexible circuitry, valve & pump components, tubing for optical fibres.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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ECTFE

ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene): Glass fibre filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Excellent

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Chemical containers, valves, scrubbing towers and tower packings.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Replaces rubbers in tubes, pipes and moulded parts.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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EEA TPE

EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Rotational moulding grade, balls, etc., extrusion of tubes, pipes, profiles and film, cable jackets.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 63D Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Moulded items: ski boots, sports goods, automotive parts.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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Epoxies

Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Very good

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Excellent

Applications Aerospace applications, structural components, helicopter blades, small boat hulls, chemical engineering plant and pressure vessels, racing cars.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Excellent

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Very good

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Building products, chemical processing equipment, laminated electrical products, aircraft and aerospace structures, marine applications.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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Epoxies

Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Very good

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Building products, chemical plant, pressure vessels, aerospace applications.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Very good

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Excellent

Applications Aerospace applications, especially structural components, chemical engineering plant, pressure vessels, safety helmets.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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Epoxies

Epoxies: MC; glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: MC; high heat; glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

Epoxies

Epoxies: MC; mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: MC; mineral and glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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Epoxies

Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Good Not applicable

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture, e.g., chokes, capacitors, resistors, transformers, printed cicuits, electronic modules.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Repairing of aluminium castings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

Epoxies

Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable Excellent Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Power transmission equipment (especially high voltage), bus bar insulation, bushing insulators, switchgear insulation.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable Excellent Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Power transmission equipment, bus bar insulation, switchgear insulation.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

Epoxies

Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable Excellent Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Small supply transformers, end-sealing of capacitor cases.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: Resin; flexible Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Excellent

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Very good

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Very good

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Excellent

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Poor

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Impregnant for laminated iron cores, encapsulation of wound components.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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Epoxies

Epoxies: Resin; general purpose General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Excellent

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Very good

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Excellent Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Excellent

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Excellent

Resin injection, transfer and contact mouldings and castings, mainly for electrical components. Laminates with carbon, glass and Kevlar fibres for aerospace applications. Coatings for chemical protection of pipes and structures, marine protection, car coatings. Used for tooling, encapsulation and as an adhesive.

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Epoxies: Resin; high heat General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Very good

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable Very poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Excellent

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Excellent

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Applications requiring higher heat resistance.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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ETFE

ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Poor

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Linings, chemical apparatus, wire coatings, components for pumps, valves, tower packings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 10% Glass fibre filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Bearings in aggresive environments, pump impellors, vanes, gears and bodies.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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ETFE

ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Glass fibre filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Bearings in aggressive environments, pump impellors, vanes, gears and bodies.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Carbon fibre filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Bearings, seal rings, piston rings, valve plugs and compressor rings.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer

Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer (Polyallomer) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications:

Friction

Very poor

Wire covering, film, blow-moulded bottles.

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 12% VA General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Excellent

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Food packaging, cable sheaths, o-rings, seals and rail pads.

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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EVA

EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 25% VA Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Food packaging, cable coating, flexible panels, instrument legs, bellows, parts for circuit breakers, rail pads, o-rings, buffers and seals.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 33% VA Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Good

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Cable sheaths, hose, sheet, ring seals, protective caps, clips, cable binders, infusion bottles, lids, all kinds of closures, flexible panels, bellows, rail pads and o-rings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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FEP

FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Coatings, protective linings, chemical apparatus, wire coverings, glazing film for solar panels.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very poor

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FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene): 20% Glass fibre coupled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Valves, electrical components and equipment for chemical plant.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

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Furane

Furane General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Cements for chemical resistant flooring. With glass fibres or flakes as coatings for chemical process plant. Binders for foundry sand and graphite refractories. Adhesives for wood.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Poor

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Pipe & pipe fittings for water. Toys, bowls, buckets, milk bottles, crates, tanks, containers, film for packaging, blown bottles for food. MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) is used for gas pipes and fittings.

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

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HDPE

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Poor

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Rotationally moulded storage tanks and vessels, milk bottle crates.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

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HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): MDPE General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Poor

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Excellent

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Poor

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Gas pipes and fittings, sacks, shrink film, packaging film, carrier bags, screw closures.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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HIPS

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Excellent

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Ease of flow Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Very poor

Post-Processing

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

As for polystyrene for quality goods, e.g., toys, household appliances, cases, boxes, calculators, computer housings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

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HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): Fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Very poor

Plating

Very poor

Tracking resistance Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Housings for electronic equipment, rear panels for TV sets, distribution boxes, recording tape cassettes, radio cases.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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HIPS

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Very poor

Post-Processing

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Elongation at break

Good

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Toys, casings for domestic appliances, automotive instrument panels and fittings, trays.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very poor

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Ionomer General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Puncture-resistant film for pouches and blister packs. Bottles and containers, tool handles, covers for golf balls and skittles, protective pads for shoes and boots.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

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LDPE

LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Poor

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Excellent

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good Very poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Chemically resistant fittings, bowls, lids, gaskets, toys, containers, packaging film, film liners, squeeze bottles, heatseal films for metal laminates, pipe, cable covering, core in UHF cables.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Poor

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Excellent

Excellent

Injection moulding

Excellent Not applicable

Ease of flow Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Poor

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Agricultural/building components and sheeting film.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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LLDPE

LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Excellent

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Poor

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Packaging, particularly film for bags and sheets. Lower thickness (gauge) may be used compared to LDPE. Cable covering, toys, lids, buckets & containers, pipe.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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MF (Melamine Formaldehyde) (Melamine): Cellulose filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Excellent Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Impact resistant crockery, e.g., for hospitals and picnics, toilet seats, pan handles and knobs, stain and cut resistant decorative laminates.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

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Ol TPE

Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 65A Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Extruded profiles, caster wheels, automotive components, tubing, sheeting, gasketing, bushings, diaphragms.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 85A Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Cable insulation, car bumpers, radiator grills, body panels, mud flaps, wheel arch protectors. Impact modifier for polypropylene.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

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Ol TPE

Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 93A Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Automotive body and interior parts, hose, sheeting, sports and leisure goods.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 4/6 (Polyamide 4/6) (Nylon 4/6) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

General mechanical parts as for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/6, but where better thermal stability is required. In fibre form, for rubber reinforcement.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

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PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Gears, cams, rollers, bearings, nuts & bolts, power tool housings, electrical connectors, combs, coil formers, fuel tanks for cars, kitchen utensils.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

NOTE: Generally similar applications to Nylon 6/6. Choice between the two polymers is often made on non-technical grounds, e.g. local availability, price or familiarity.

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Bearing applications and high strength structural components where strength to weight ratio is critical. Static discharge applications.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Casting General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Poor

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Bearings, gears and sliders.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Elastomer copolymer General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Good

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very good

Engineering applications where very good toughness is required even in the dry state. Electrical parts subject to impact (plugs), rollers, sports goods.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

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PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Good

Mechanical

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Automotive and electrical components.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 25% Glass bead filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive components, housings and electrical housings which require good dimensional stability.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 50% Glass bead filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable Good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automobile sector components, control components, housings, guides, dimensionally accurate base plates and electrical components.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Housings, electrical housings and components where a combination of good dimensional stability and strength is required.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electrical components, housings and casings, automotive components, building construction and furniture parts.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive parts, electrical components, hand tools and electrical housings.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Where high strength and stiffness are required.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Engineering applications where high strength and stiffness are required.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): High impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Good

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Automotive components, sports equipment, power tool housings and gears.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Mineral filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Casings and engineering parts requiring high stiffness and dimensional stability.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Bearings and gears, low wear and friction applications.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 20% PTFE lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Bearings and gears, low wear and friction applications.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Excellent

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 2% Silicone lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Bearings and gears, low wear and friction applications.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

High strength machine components, structural panels and members.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6

PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Good

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Sports equipment and external automotive components.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Gears, bearings, cams, nuts, bolts, rivets, castors, wheels, power tool casings, rotationally moulded petrol tanks. Underbonnet applications including rocker box covers, radiator tops, timing chain covers and fan blades.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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NOTE: The choice between Nylon 6/6 and Nylon 6 is often made for reasons of availability, price or familiarity rather than any technical superiority. The exception to this is ease of moulding, where Nylon 6 performs slightly better.

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good Good

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Connecting rods, machine parts and housings, gears and bearings in machines where static dissipation is important.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Tennis/squash racquets, safety helmets, pump bushings. Gears and bearings in business machines where static dissipation is required.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Excellent

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electrical components, e.g., plugs and sockets, fuse housings, switches, lamp housings. Mechanical parts exposed to high temperatures, television casings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Glass bead filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive wheel trims, domestic cooker components, fuse box housings, precision engineering components.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Post-Processing

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

High grade technical parts for use in electrical engineering and automotive industry, e.g., housings, cog wheels, ball bearing cages. Water meters.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 33% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Various under bonnet automotive applications, e.g., cooling fans, cover for underside of gearbox, air filter nozzle, rocker box covers, distribution belt casing and other automotive uses - gear stick sockets, door handles, hub caps, wing mirror casings, fuel caps. Most components on windsurfers.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Various technical parts where its high strength and stiffness mean it can be a substitute for metal parts.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive pedals, engineering components, domestic appliance parts, automotive exterior mirrors, fax box housings, automotive wheel trims.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): High impact Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Parts incorporating integral hinges, automotive fasteners, electrical connectors, alternator covers, spoilers, gears, knife handles, roller skate base plate.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Small mechanical components, housings, handles, automotive under bonnet applications, tool handles, machine frames, furniture parts, wheel covers, air extraction grills.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Bushings, wear plates, valve seats, thrust bearings, seals, guides, cams, wear strips, bearings, gears.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 20% PTFE lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Leisure and sports equipment, eg. sailboard boom fitting, ski pole discs. Hinges, castors, gearwheels.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

W ea r

Excellent

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PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Housing for power tools, radiator cooling fans, ski bindings, toys, sporting goods, mechanical guards, conveyor components, automotive grommets and seals, safety helmets.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Plug and socket connectors, christmas tree lights, lamp shades, household items, e.g., plastic seating. Power tool housings, automotive applications, e.g., tank caps, ventilation grills, air induction tubes, air intake grills, electrical control box housing. Cooling fans.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PA 6/6

PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Automobile fan shrouds, machine parts and housings, electrical connectors, bicycle wheels, accelerator pedals, rifle butts, power tool housings, bearing retainers, tennis/ squash racquets, lawn mower casings.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Car rear view mirror holder, sports equipment, e.g., ski-boot bindings. Door handles, stadium seating, hub caps, automotive spoilers, lamp housings.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PA 6/6-6

PA 6/6-6 (Polyamide 6/6-6) (Nylon 6/6-6) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flammability

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Parts that require good toughness at low temperatures.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/9 (Polyamide 6/9) (Nylon 6/9) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flammability

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

General mechanical parts as for Nylon 6 or Nylon 6/6, but which require better dimensional stability.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PA 6/10

PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Zip fasteners, electrical insulators, precision parts, filaments for brushes.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Mechanical

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Precision engineering parts, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and valve seats.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PA 6/10

PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Poor

Warpage

Good

Mechanical

Post-Processing Bonding

Poor

Machining

Very good

Painting

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Electrical components, i.e., coil formers, bobbins, wire jacketing and tubing.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Warpage

Good

Mechanical

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Precision engineering parts, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and valve seats. Electrical connectors and plugs.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PA 6/10

PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Precision engineering parts, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and tubing. Electrical components such as coil formers and bobbins.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 20% PTFE lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Precision parts requiring slip properties, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and valve seats. Wire jacketing and tubing.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Excellent

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PA 6/10

PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 2% Silicone lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Wire jacketing, filaments, tubing, zips, gears and cog wheels, cams bearings, bushes and valve seats.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Mechanical parts, zips, filaments, coverings and coatings requiring abrasion resistance.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PA 6/12

PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Parts requiring high strength and low moisture absorption, precision engineering parts, filaments and tubing.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): Fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Electrical connectors and plugs, mechanical parts exposed to high temperatures, wire jacketing, tubing, coil forms, bobbins and connectors.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PA 6/12

PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Mechanical parts requiring low water absorption and high strength, coil forms, bobbins and connectors.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Precision engineering parts requiring high strength, coil forms, bobbins and connectors.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PA 6/12

PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 20% PTFE lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Gears, zips, wire jacketing, filaments, tubing.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Excellent

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 2% Silicone lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Wire jacketing, filaments, tubing, zips, gears and cog wheels.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PA 11

PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very good

Hoses for air, hydraulic fluid or petrol. Gears, cams, tool handles, powder coatings for metals, e.g., handrails.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Mechanical

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Fan blades, heat resistant machine housings, gear wheels, cogs, high precision engineering parts, switches, instrument cases.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PA 11

PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Warpage

Good

Post-Processing

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Electrical components - connector blocks, auxiliary switches, high power contact breakers, wire insulations, cable sheathings and interior trim for aircraft.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Flexible General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Post-Processing Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Micro switches, damping cog wheels, protective coverings, cable ties for electrical installations and automotive industries, sports shoe soles, fuel, lubricant, vacuum and air brake lines, hydraulic pressure hoses.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

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PA 11

PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Watch cases, ski boot bindings, fan blades, electric plugs, heat resistant machine housings, gearwheels, high precision engineering parts, instrument casings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Semi flexible General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Post-Processing Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Micro switches, housings for explosion-proof measuring instruments, wheels of hospital beds, tubing and hoses, i.e., for fuel, lubricant, vacuum and air brake lines, pressure hoses for hydraulics, paint spraying, car washes etc.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PA 11

PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Sports equipment, e.g., shoe soles, ski bindings, shafts for ice axes. Cable sheathings, hoses and tubing.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Precision engineering components, components requiring low-temperature toughness, sports shoe soles.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PA 12

PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Wire insulations, cable sheathings, interior trim of aircraft.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Flexible General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor Very poor

Post-Processing Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Damping cog wheels, protective coverings, ski-boots, tubing and profiles for the automotive industry. Flexible piping for air ducts, petrol and oil pipes for the automotive and machine building industries. Flexible cover caps, sealing rings, sheet gaskets, diaphragms, cable fasteners, soles for sports shoes.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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PA 12

PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 50% Glass bead filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant Dielectric strength

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Technical parts of high dimensional stability. Dishwasher parts, watch cases, electrical coils and bobbins. Microscope stages, bearing brushes, valves, radial cams, eccentric cams, casing/bushing guides, ink transfer rollers for printers.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electrical plugs, clock parts, watch cases, ski boot clasps, fixture and fittings, fan blades, heat resistant machine housings, gear wheels, needle mounts for injection and blood transfusion equipment, high precision parts, watch cases, switches, slide gauges, instrument casings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PA 12

PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Semi flexible General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor Very poor

Post-Processing Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Flexible hosing for air ducts and petrol and oil pipes in the automotive and machine building industries. Nozzles, filter plates, wear plates, damping cog wheels, cable cap closures, joints, cable fasteners.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Cable sheathings, bathroom and kitchen fittings, sports equipment, e.g., shoe soles, toe caps for ice hockey boots, ski bindings, ice axe shafts. Hoses and tubing.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PA RIM

PA RIM (Polyamide RIM) (Nyrim) (RIM Nylon) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Very good

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Large structural parts requiring a combination of stiffness & toughness, e.g., automotive panels. Business machine housings.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Electrical connectors, sight glasses, filter bowls, visors, taps, transparent engineering components, medical components.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PA Transparent

PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon): Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Applications in the medical field, i.e., housings, holders for hypodermic needles. Connection components in the machinery, building and automobile industries. Piping for foodstuffs.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PA/ABS Alloy (Nylon/ABS Alloy) (Polyamide/ABS Alloy) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Good

Post-Processing Bonding

Very good

Machining

Very good

Painting

Very good

Plating

Poor

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Housings for power tools, electro-technical components, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, gears and impellers.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Poor

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PAI

PAI (Polyamideimide) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Very poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Material cost

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Good

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Tracking resistance

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Valves, bearings, electrical connectors, gears & general mechanical components. Parts for jet engines, internal combustion engines. Printed circuit boards.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PAI (Polyamideimide): Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very poor

Injection moulding

Very poor

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Good

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Tracking resistance Transparency

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Valve plates, pistons, terminal strips, insulators, gears and rotors.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PAI

PAI (Polyamideimide): Graphite filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Bearings, thrust washers, wear pads or strips, piston rings, seals, spline liners, impellors and cargo rollers.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PAr (Polyarylate) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Good

Material cost

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Machining

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Glazing, electrical connectors, housings for appliances.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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PB

PB (Polybutylene) Processing

General and Electrical Very good

Blow moulding

Very poor

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Tracking resistance

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Replacement for copper hot water pipe in the domestic market. Underfloor pipe for heating. Pipe for transport of abrasive slurries. Tear-resistant film for sacking and foodstuffs. Process aids and flexibilisers for PP, PE and PS.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Electrical connectors, gears, heat-resistant panels in domestic & electrical goods, e.g., iron handles & power tool casings. Under-bonnet & exterior parts for cars. Light fittings & reflectors, switches, bobbins, brush holders, integrated circuit carriers.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PBT

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Ultra high strength and stiffness applications.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Connectors, DIP sockets and switches, motor components, terminal blocks, slot insulation, brush holders, relays, switches, bobbins.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PBT

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass bead filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Engineering parts, e.g., housings. Bedplates and chassis.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive distributor caps, coil bobbins, coil cases, rotors and other ignition components. Telecommunications and domestic appliance components.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PBT

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Lamp sockets, connectors, switches, electrical housings and bases, bobbins, trimmers and electromotor housings.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

Post-Processing

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Appliance handles, spotlights, electric motors, distributor caps, ignition rotors, voltage regulators, loudspeaker baskets, air pressure switches, high power lamp bases, pump housings.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PBT

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very poor

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Edge trimmers, food mixer motor stator and commutator, motor cooling fan, connectors, bobbins, switches, electrical housings/bases, trimmers/potentiometers.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Cooker knobs, motorized heating appliances, adaptor rings, glue gun housings, oven grills, appliance housings.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PBT

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 15% PTFE lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Bearings, gears and sliding surfaces.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Excellent

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 2% Silicone lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Sliding surfaces, e.g., bearings, gears.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PBT

PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Switchboard backplate insulator. Business machine housings, bases, covers and control panels.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Exterior parts for cars, light fittings.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PC

PC (Polycarbonate) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Safety shields & goggles, lenses, glazing panels, business machine housings, instrument casings, lighting fittings, safety helmets, electrical switchgear. As laminated sheet for bullet-proof glazing, twin-walled sheets for glazing. Kitchenware and tableware, microwave cookware, medical (sterilisable) components.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

High strength business machine components and instrument casings. EMI shielding applications.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PC

PC (Polycarbonate): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Computer cabinetry and enclosures, electrical appliances, gas meters, firemen's helmets and food/beverage service equipment.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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PC (Polycarbonate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Good

Mechanical

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Electrical enclosures, replacement of traditionally metal parts.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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PC

PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electrical enclosures. Short fibre reinforced for connectors and relay seperators.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PC (Polycarbonate): High flow General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Disposables, applications requiring clarity and long flow lengths.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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PC

PC (Polycarbonate): 15% PTFE lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Business equipment such as keyboard frames, swivel bases and paper drives.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PC (Polycarbonate): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Excellent

Post-Processing

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Cargo pallets, cable spools, building components, tractor cabs, train and aircraft components, truck and bus seat shells, luggage racks, institutional furniture, office machines and telecommunication equipment.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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PC

PC (Polycarbonate): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Skylights, canopies, walkways, space enclosures, theft deterrent glazing.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PC/PBT Alloy (Polycarbonate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Alloy) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Car bumpers - adequate low temperature impact strength & high temperature stability for paint stoving. Exterior panels for machinery covers.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PE Foam

PE Foam (Polyethylene Foam) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Poor

Casting

Not applicable

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very poor

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Packaging of impact-sensitive equipment, replacement for tissue paper, water pipe insulation, acoustic cladding.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Wire covering, injection moulded engineering products, film for flexible PCBs, resin in fibre prepregs. Used in aerospace applications and radiation environments.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PEEK

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Post-Processing Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Automobile engine applications. Structural aerospace components. Pump impellors to be used in demanding conditions of temperature and pressure. Bearings, bushes, cams and rings.

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Electrical components, printed circuit boards, connectors and sockets etc. Nose cones and air ducting for aerospace applications. Fluid handling components, e.g., pumps and meters.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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PEEK

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Very poor Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electrical components, printed circuit boards and connectors. Aerospace and automotive applications. Structural components where resistance to extreme conditions of temperature and pressure is required, e.g., pump impellors.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Fluid handling components, e.g., valves, pumps and meters. Electrical connectors and sockets. Printed circuit boards. Nose cones for missiles and aircraft.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PEI

PEI (Polyetherimide) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Resin injection

Not applicable

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Very good

Flammability

Very good

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Specific gravity

Volume resistivity Warpage

Mechanical

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications High temperature switchgear. Microwave cookware and other applications. Electrical connectors, lamp housings, underbonnet components.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PEI (Polyetherimide): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Specific gravity

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Electrical components, e.g, business equipment, printed circuit boards, high temperature connectors, disk drive cartridges, cooling fans, fuses and copier gears. Hot combs and styling brushes, iron skirts. Automotive under-bonnet components, heat exchangers, fuel systems and lamp fittings.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PEI

PEI (Polyetherimide): 20% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Specific gravity

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Electrical components, e.g., high temperature connectors, terminal boards, electrical motor parts, integrated circuits, integrated designs of housings and reflectors for high energy lamps. Trays, seating, lighting and interior cladding for aircraft. Automotive under-bonnet applications, such as heat exchangers, fuel systems, transmission and steering parts. Roller bar cages and gears,

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PEI (Polyetherimide): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Excellent

Electrical components, e.g., switches and controls, plenum connectors, explosion proof enclosures, thermal protectors, printed circuit boards and connectors. Electrical appliances, e.g., hot combs and styling brushes, iron skirts. Automotive under-bonnet applications such as heat exchangers and fuel systems.

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PES

PES (Polyethersulphone) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Electrical and electronic components, e.g., PCBs, bobbins, lamp holders, lenses. Medical and agricultural components requiring repeated sterilisation. Photographic accessories.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Aerospace applications, e.g., nose cones and air ducting. Pump impellors.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PES

PES (Polyethersulphone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Applications in the automotive industry, under-bonnet or in the gearbox area, e.g., carburettor parts, bearing cages. Aerospace applications, electrical components, e.g., printed circuit boards and connectors.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Electrical components, e.g., printed circuit boards and connectors. Automotive applications especially under-bonnet or in the gearbox area, e.g., fittings and connectors, nose cones, air ducting, car heater fans and teeth on heated hair styling brushes.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Amorphous General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Post-Processing

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very poor

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Transparent films, crystal clear bottles for soft drinks.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Crystalline Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Post-Processing

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Transformer bobbins, housings for electrical appliances, industrial plugs and sockets.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Electrical components.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 15% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive parts, e.g., body parts, steering wheels, fan housings, seat frames. Pump housings, electrical appliances, sports equipment, luggage components, wheels for bicycles and trailers, chair seat shells.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electrical components such as lamp sockets, relay bases, plugs. Housings for motors, pumps and appliances. Mechanical components such as gears and sprockets. Chair arms, castors and other furniture parts.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Painting

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Water pump housings, structural housing and brackets. Windshield wiper blade supports.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability

Very good Good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Lawn mower housings, water pump housings, furniture components, windscreen wiper arms.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 36% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Exterior body parts, structural supports, casings and housings, electrical components.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Parts for cookers, domestic light fittings etc., where retention of physical properties and colour is important. Gears and sprockets, housings and casings.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 55% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Gears and sprockets, propellors, support brackets, housing for pumps and household appliances, fixing parts for automotive bumpers.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Components where dimensional accuracy is required. Structural housings and frames, electrical components.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Very good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Applications in the automotive sector. Mouldings where dimensional tolerances are high.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Electrical components such as connector bodies and terminal blocks, bobbins and relays. Automotive ignition and carburettor components. Lamp holders.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Post-Processing

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Outdoor applications such as lawm mower housings, power tool casings, shades for outdoor lamps, pump casings, seat shells.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cellulose filled; shock resistant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Switch gear, housings, connectors, under bonnet applications.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Chopped fabric filled; medium impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Flame spread

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Connectors, electrical housings, switchgear.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cotton filled; medium shock General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Under bonnet applications, switchgear connectors, housings.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Good

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Thermal insulation.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very poor

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Glass fibre reinforced; high impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Warpage

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Thin section parts; small bobbins, connectors and housings.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; cotton fabric General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Poor

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

General industrial use, printed circuit boards.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; glass fabric General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

Transparency UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

General industrial use, printed circuit boards.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; paper General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Flame spread

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

General industrial use, printed circuit boards.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica filled; electrical General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Switch gear, electrical housings and connectors, under bonnet applications.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Good Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

High voltage switch gear, connectors, electrical housings.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mineral filled; high heat Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant Dielectric strength

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Good Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Warpage

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Public lighting systems, automotive under bonnet applications.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Natural fibre filled; general purpose General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Under bonnet applications, switchgear electrical connectors.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PF

PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Wood filled; general purpose General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Elongation at break

Very poor

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Public lighting systems, automotive under bonnet applications, high voltage switchgear.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Heater cables, chemically resistant linings for pumps and pipes etc. that require a higher temperature resistance.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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PFA

PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Excellent

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Chemical plant.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

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PI (Polyimide) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very poor Excellent

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Bearings, valve seats, piston rings. Polyimide film is used in capacitors and as cable insulation. Parts for aircraft jet engines, IC carriers, gears, bearing cages. As a coating for electrical components. Printed circuit boards. Mechanical parts exposed to radiation.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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PI

PI (Polyimide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Synchroniser rings for gearboxes, terminal boards, electrical collectors, terminal strips.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PI (Polyimide): 25% Graphite lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Flame spread

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very poor

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Valve seats, compressor rings.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PI

PI (Polyimide): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

Transparency

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Business machine components, e.g., photocopier bearings, insulating bushes, drive rollers.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very good

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PI (Polyimide): PTFE lubricated General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455Mpa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Excellent

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Piston rings, electric motor bearings, machine tool bearings, pump bearings, valve discs, oven bearings.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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Polyarylamide

Polyarylamide: 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Very poor

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Mechanical components, electrical connectors, plugs, sockets, housings, lamp sockets, insulating plates, camera cases, watches, fishing tackle, toys.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass filled) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Excellent

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Very good

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Very good

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Chemical plant applications, e.g., fume stacks, storage tanks, acid and alkali resistant linings.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester

Polyester: Casting; flexible General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Chemically resistant linings for pipes and vessels.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: Casting; rigid Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Excellent

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Excellent

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Very good

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Very good

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Good

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Decorative articles, embedding of delicate botanical or anatomical specimens, encapsulation of electrical or electronic components.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

Polyester

Polyester: DMC General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type Thermoset.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Mouldings for automotive use, small cabinets for meters, electrical devices etc.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: DMC; electrical General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Electrical devices.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

Polyester

Polyester: DMC; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Good Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Grab handles, arc shields, switchgear.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: DMC; high heat General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

In resin transfer moulding of products under high mechanical load such as automotive parts, also used in the electrotechnical and electronic industry.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester

Polyester: DMC; low profile Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Kitchen appliances such as steam iron bases, toaster endplates and casings for electric fires.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: GMC Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Poor Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Domestic appliances, automotive accessories.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester

Polyester: GMC; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Grab handles, arc shields, switchgear.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: GMC; high impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Domestic appliances such as iron handles, grill housings. Microwave cookware, automotive accessories.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester

Polyester: GMC; mineral filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Very good Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Automotive accessories, domestic appliances.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Excellent

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Very good

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Post-Processing Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Low to medium strength mouldings, such as electrical and appliance parts. Ordnance components.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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Polyester

Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Excellent Good

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Very good

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

High strength applications, automotive bumpers, marine applications, large containers and tooling.

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: SMC General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Switchgears, vehicle body panels, water storage tanks, aircraft parts, battery case covers for submarines, freight car door liners, water treatment equipment parts, filler frames.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester

Polyester: SMC; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Aircraft parts, e.g., storage bins, fuel tank vents, electrical panels and air handling systems.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: SMC; high impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Panel/casing type applications requiring superior impact strength.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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Polyester

Polyester: SMC; low profile General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very good

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Car parts, baths and doors.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Polyester: Vinyl ester General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Excellent

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Excellent

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Very good

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Absoprtion towers, process vessels, storage tanks, piping, hood scrubbers, ducts and exhaust stacks.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): 20% Calcium carbonate filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Very poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Garden furniture, storage trays, childrens toys.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): 40% Calcium carbonate filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Very poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Garden furniture.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer Processing

General and Electrical Very good

Blow moulding

Very good

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Arc resistance Detergent resistance

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent Not applicable Very poor

Poor

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Automotive, i.e., battery cases, bumpers. Blow moulded containers, extruded pipes, blow moulded medical articles, boat bodies, seat shells.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance

Processing Very good

Blow moulding

Very good

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent Not applicable Very poor

Poor

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Warpage

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Car bumpers, spoilers, side protective strips.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Poor

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Automotive, e.g., battery cases, bumpers, spoilers, protective side strips, mud guards. Extruded profiles, blow moulded containers, power tool housings.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified; UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor Not applicable Poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Transparency

Poor

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Power tool housings, car fascias.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Domestic water pipes and fittings, electrical components, fan heater cases, television back covers.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): 30% Glass fibre coupled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Fan blades, head lamp housing, belt covers.

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive under bonnet applications, cooling system expansion tanks, fan mountings, belt covers. Washing machine components.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Electrical housings, e.g., hair dryers, irons, coffee makers, toasters and deep fat fryers. Ring binders, cassette holders, thermoformed trays, packaging, cups, disposable syringes, clips, etc.

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Pipes, hoses, electric cable casing, plastic sacks.

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Nopt applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Trays, cups for hot and cold drinks, folding boxes, decorative film and tape, tape yarns for carpet backing, pallets.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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PP

PP (Polypropylene): 20% Talc filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Poor

Material cost

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Post-Processing

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Good

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Automotive under bonnet applications, e.g., cooling fans, housing for electrical systems, air ducting. Fascia panels, headlight housing, washing machine components, housing for electric irons and toasters, kettle bodies, garden furniture.

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PP (Polypropylene): 40% Talc filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Poor Very good

Post-Processing

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Elongation at break

Good

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Automotive under bonnet applications, electrical housings.

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Poor

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PPO

PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Good

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Electrical fittings, TV components, washing machine and dishwasher components, car fascia panels, calculator cases and VDU housings (particularly structural foam).

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very poor

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Poor Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Good

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

The electrical industry, especially in radio and televisions, for insert card mountings and coil formers. Fuse boxes, transformers and small motor housings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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PPO

PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Poor

Plating

Good

Tracking resistance Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive instrument panels, steering column cladding, ventilator grills. Cooling fans.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Mostly electrical applications, e.g., plug connectors and sockets, capacitor housings, fuse boxes and transformers, rear panels for TV sets. Housings for computers, facsimile transceivers, typewriters and keyboards.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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PPO

PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Very poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Automotive industry - components for heating systems, radiator and expansion tanks, bulb sockets, mirror housings, air inlet and outlet grills. Also as metal replacement in pumps and components for central heating systems.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Very poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Cooling fans, electrical components such as transformers, plug connectors and sockets, support frame for printed circuit printed boards, fuse boxes, rear panels for TV sets, chassis for video recorders. Components in central heating systems, e.g., water pressure controller.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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PPO

PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Casings for computers and business machines. Frame and chassis material for large domestic appliances, e.g., tumble driers, dishwashers and washing machine components. Other large mouldings such as pallets and automotive roofs.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPO/PA Alloy (PPO/Nylon Alloy) (Polyphenylene Oxide/ Polyamide Alloy) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Poor

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Wheel trim, automotive mouldings.

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

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PPS

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very poor Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Pump housings, valves, EMI resistant housings, high strength structural components, sterilisable medical and laboratory equipment.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability

Very good

Gamma radiation

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Warpage

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Post-Processing Bonding

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Painting

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Coil bobbins, terminal blocks, connectors, relay components electric motor housings. Automotive headlamp bulb holders and boxes for electronic components where resistance to petrol, oil and hydraulic fluid is important. Exhaust gas emission control valves. Pumps, valves and taps for chemical and petrochemical industries. Precision mechanical parts.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PPS

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): Glass fibre and bead reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Resin injection

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability

Very good

Gamma radiation

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very good

Specific gravity

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Post-Processing Bonding

Very poor

Machining

Poor

Painting

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Automotive headlamps, housings, sensors, under-bonnet parts exposed to oil, petrol and hydraulic fluid, boxes for electronic circuits. Coil bobbins, connectors, relays and circuit breakers. Pumps and valves for the chemical and petrochemical industries. Precision mechanical parts.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 20% PTFE lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Tracking resistance

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Excellent

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Spray coatings for cookware, anti-friction gears, bolts and screws.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PPVC

PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 0 - 100% Elongation General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Excellent

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Cable sheathing, gaskets, terminal shrouds, visors, automotive lamp holders, grommets, handgrips, shoe heels, electric plug covers.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 100 - 300% Elongation General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Excellent

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Poor Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Excellent

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Cable sheathing, terminal shrouds, gaskets, visors, automotive lamp holders, grommets, handgrips, electric plug covers, wellington boots and gloves.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

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PPVC

PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): >300% Elongation Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Excellent

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Poor

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Cable sheathing, gaskets, terminal shrouds, visors, automotive lamp holders, grommets, handgrips, shoe heels, electric plug covers, wellington boots, gloves.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PS (Polystyrene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Toys, light diffusers, beakers, cutlery, general household appliances. Video/audio cassette cases, electronic housings, refrigerator liners. Structural foam Polystyrene mouldings used for business machine housings, tools, cases and boxes. Expanded Polystyrene beads used for packaging and cushioning. Foamed for food trays, dishes, eggboxes.

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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PS

PS (Polystyrene): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Automotive instrument panels. Business machinery panels and kitchen appliance housings. Insturment panels and crash pad supports.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PS (Polystyrene): Medium impact Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Very poor

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Audio and video cassette cases, refrigerator door inner liners, packaging cartons and containers, toys, beakers for automatic beverage dispensers, clothes hangers, trays for packed foods, toothbrush handles, telephone housings.

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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PS

PS (Polystyrene): 2% Silicone lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Post-Processing

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Food packaging, i.e, cartons and containers. Toys, cases for business machines, clothes hangers, packs for cosmetics/ pharmaceuticals, trays.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PS (Polystyrene): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Electronic and business machines. Replacement for wood furniture, television cabinets, armchair shells, armrests. Packaging cases.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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PS

PS (Polystyrene): UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Excellent

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Excellent

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Sports and leisure items, caravan and motor caravan accessories, outdoor signs and displays, spoilers for cars and lorries, light fittings.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PSul (Polysulphone) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Good

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Very good

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Medical components, i.e, sterilising trays,suction bottles, respirators. Food processing, i.e., filter bowls, microwave cookware, parts for milking machines. Electrical & electronics, i.e., bobbins, switch housings switch housings, capacitor film. Engineering, i.e., valve bodies, under-bonnet components, housings.

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

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PSul

PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Very good

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Elongation at break

Poor

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Automotive applications - under the bonnet components, aircraft interior and exterior components. Chemical plant pumps and valves, process pipe and plumbing components, pump impellers, switch devices, reflectors, knobs and battens.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Excellent

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PSul (Polysulphone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Transparency

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Warpage

Good

Post-Processing Bonding

Very good

Machining

Very good

Painting

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Electrical components - printed circuit boards, coil bobbins, housings, connectors and terminal blocks. Alkaline battery cases and cells, business machine parts. Automotive/ Aerospace - under the bonnet components, battery caps, electronic ignition components, aircraft interior and components. Cooking appliances, digital watch cases, camera cases, medical applications, process and sanitary pipes.

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

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PSul

PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very good Good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Warpage

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Very good

Electrical components - connectors, circuit boards, TV components, hairdryer parts, oven, projector and fan heater components. Pumps and valves for use in chemical and petrochemical industry, suitable also for use with hot water. Appliance housings, process equipment and food service items.

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PSul (Polysulphone): 15% PTFE lubricated Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Transparency

Post-Processing

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Good

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Electrical components - coil bobbins, connectors, terminal blocks. Cooking appliances, milking machine parts, process and sanitary pipes, brushes for compact hair stylers, housing for electrical appliances, pumps and valves. Medical equipment that requires sterilization.

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PTFE

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Bearings, chemical vessel linings, pipe and valve linings, gaskets, diaphragms, piston rings, high temperature electrical insulation. As a coating for non-stick applications.

Friction

Excellent

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 60% Bronze filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Bearings at high speeds (particularly where unhardened shafts are used). Wear pads, piston rings.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PTFE

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 15% Glass fibre filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric constant Dielectric strength

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Wear pads, piston rings, microwave oven rotating platforms.

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 25% Glass fibre filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dielectric strength

Excellent

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Excellent

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Wear pads, piston rings, microwave oven rotating platforms.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Very good

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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

PTFE

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 15% Graphite filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Excellent

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Excellent

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Excellent

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Not applicable

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Not applicable

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very good

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Excellent

Bearings, antistatic applications, wear pads, piston rings.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard cast elastomer Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable Excellent Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very poor

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Flame spread

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Insulators, electrical switch & junction boxes, bearings, gears and wheels.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Excellent

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PU

PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard microcellular elastomer Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Excellent

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Very good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Shoe soles, car bumpers, tyres, wheels, gears, fuel hose.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Reinforced microcellular elastomer Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Excellent

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Excellent

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Housings and panels.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very good

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PU

PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Semi-rigid foam Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Excellent

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Insulation, foam-in-place buoyancy.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Soft microcellular elastomer General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Excellent

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Flame spread

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Poor

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Cushioning and packaging.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very good

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PU

PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Structural foam Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Excellent

Flammability

Poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Housings and panels.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Hydraulic seals, gaskets, bearings, grommets, nuts, film, sheet, tubing, profiles.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PU TPE

PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very poor

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Excellent

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Animal ID tags, catheters, connectors, film, sheet, tubing, profiles, hydraulic hose, jacketing, wire and cable.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Hydraulic seals, gaskets, industrial wheels, casters, bearings, bushings, grommets, nuts. Also extrusion grade film, sheet, tubing, profiles.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PVDF

PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good Very good

Post-Processing

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Excellent

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Chemical process industry - pipes, bearings, pipe fittings, wire insulation, chemical laboratory apparatus, heatshrinkable tubing.

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Good

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride): 20% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Not applicable

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Not applicable

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Not applicable

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Not applicable

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Not applicable

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Good

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Not applicable

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

Post-Processing

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Brittle temp.

Poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Bearings, nuts, bolts, stirrers, pump rotors and valve bodies used in aggressive environments.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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PVF

PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Poor

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very poor

Maximum operating temp.

Very good

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good Very good

Post-Processing

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Not applicable

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Good

Strain at yield

Very good

Weather resistant film for glazing panels, suface covering for PVC film. Film covering in aircraft interiors to reduce flammability, glazing for solar panels.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Tracking resistance Transparency

Post-Processing

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Domestic: Cups, toothbrush handles, trays, containers, covers, cassette cases. Industrial : Battery cases, dials, knobs, switches, lenses.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very poor

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SAN

SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): Fire retardant Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Good

R.I.M.

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Good

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Computer and calculating machine housings, electronic chassis, tape spools. Consumer durable housings, fans, meter housings. Housings for reprographic machines, typewriters, cash registers, large cameras, optical equipment, precision scientific and laboratory equipment.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very poor

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Excellent

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Very good

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Poor

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Good

Crash pad supports, automotive instrument panels. Computer and calculating machine housings, tape spools. Consumer durable housings, fans, meter housings. Office machinery housings.

Tensile strength

Very good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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SAN

SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High heat Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good Not applicable Excellent

Post-Processing

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Soup tureens, TV screens, plates, cups, lenses, coffee filter, thermos flask casings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High impact General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Soup tureens, TV screens, plates, cups, lenses, coffee filter, thermos flask casings.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Very poor

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SAN

SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): UV stabilised Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Excellent

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Excellent

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Excellent

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications Reflectors, various other household and technical items subject to the outdoors.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SB (Styrene Butadiene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Poor

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Post-Processing

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Blister packaging, toys, replacing cellulosics, clear PVC in certain film applications.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

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SBS TPE

SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35A General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Not applicable

Applications Rubber suckers, rubber feet, small appliances, soft mouldings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Workbench feet, end caps, tap washers, display board sheeting, toilet buffers, tractor mats.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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SBS TPE

SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35D General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable Not applicable

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Poor

R.I.M.

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Electrical plugs, hard rubber feet.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 45A Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Baby teats, teething rings.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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SEBS TPE

SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55A General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Unit shoe soles, shower tubing, baby teats, pipe seal gaskets, syringe seals.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very poor

Rotational moulding

Good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Expansion coefficient Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic elastomer.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications Electrical connector boots and covers.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Good

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Silicones

Silicones General and Electrical

Processing Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Very good

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Excellent

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Good Not applicable

Arc resistance

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Very good

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Poor

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Very good

Painting

Not applicable

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

Surface finish Tracking resistance Transparency

Post-Processing

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Warpage

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Very poor

Surface hardness

Very good

Encapsulation of electronic components. Glass laminates for high performance PCBs. Coatings for abrasion and weather resistance particularly for polycarbonate.

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Excellent

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable Poor Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Excellent

Transfer moulding

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Excellent

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very poor

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Not applicable

Very good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Excellent

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications

Friction

Very good

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Encapsulation of electronic components. High performance PCBs.

Surface hardness

Very good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very good

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SMAc

SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Post-Processing Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Cooking utensils (particularly microwave), interior parts for cars (lenses, ventilation ducts), business machine housings.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Good

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Poor

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Good

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Good

Painting

Very good

Post-Processing Very good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Elongation at break

Very poor

Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Good

Applications Replacements for sheet metal in large structural automotive parts. Crash pad retainers.

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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SMAt

SMAt (Styrene Maleic Anhydride terpolymer) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Poor

Blow moulding

Good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Good

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Poor

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Very good

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very good

Tracking resistance

Very poor

Plating

Not applicable

Post-Processing Very good

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Mechanical

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Poor

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very poor

Interior components for cars. Housings for electrical instruments and business machines. Parts for kitchen equipment, e.g. coffee percolators.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Very poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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TPX (Polymethylpentene) Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Very good

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Poor

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Good

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Excellent

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Very good

Plating

Not applicable Very good

Transparency

Excellent

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

UV radiation (weathering)

Very poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Poor

Strain at yield

Good

Medical components - syringes, dishes, measuring flasks. Microwave cookware, coffee filters. Chemical laboratory apparatus, e.g. dishes, test tubes, sight glasses, tubing.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

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UF

UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Cellulose filled General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Poor

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Excellent Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Excellent

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Excellent

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Good

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Very poor

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Very good

Applications Electrical plugs and terminals, buttons, adhesives, binders, toilet seats, bottle caps, knobs and handles.

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Excellent

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Poor

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Very good

Casting

Very good

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Very poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Very poor

Extrusion

Not applicable

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Very good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Poor

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Not applicable

Tracking resistance

Good

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Very poor

Welding (Hot gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Excellent

Welding (Hot plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Very good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very poor

Thermoset.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Flower arranging blocks, insulating panels.

Strain at yield

Not applicable

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Very poor

Wear

Very poor

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UHMWPE

UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very good

Compression moulding

Poor

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Excellent

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very poor

Ease of flow

Not applicable

Injection moulding

Not applicable

Expansion coefficient

Poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation

Good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very good

Surface finish

Very good

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very poor

UV radiation (weathering)

Poor

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very poor

Volume resistivity

Excellent

Welding (Hot gas)

Very poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very poor

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very good

Dimensional stability

Good

Elongation at break

Excellent

Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Very good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very good

Can & bottle handling machine parts, moving parts on weaving machines, bearings, gears, artificial joints, chutes and slides for directing particulate solids. Edge protection on ice rinks. Butchers’ chopping boards.

Strain at yield

Very good

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Excellent

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Excellent

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Excellent

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Vacuum forming

Excellent

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Post-Processing

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very good

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Pipe and pipe fittings, building products e.g. gutters, cladding, window frames. Bottles, film, records, floor tiling.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Good

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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UPVC

UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Crosslinked Processing

General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Flame spread

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Good

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Very good

Poor

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot Gas)

Not applicable

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot Plate)

Not applicable

Welding (Radio Freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Poor

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Very good

Cable or wire insulation, floor tiles, industrial footwear soling, heat shrink tubing.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.

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UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Structural foam General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Good

Injection moulding

Very poor

Expansion coefficient

Excellent

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Not applicable

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Very poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Very good

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Post-Processing

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Not applicable

Bonding

Poor

Specific gravity

Excellent

Machining

Poor

Surface finish

Very poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Not applicable

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Not applicable

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very good

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Not applicable

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Very poor

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Good

Load bearing sandwich structures, buoyancy parts in underwater engineering applications, extruded cellular profiles, shoe soles, construction panels.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very poor

Water absorption

Good

Wear

Poor

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UPVC

UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): UV stabilised General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Poor

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very good

Post-Processing

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Good

UV radiation (weathering)

Very good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Very good

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Excellent

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very poor

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Gutters, gutter fittings, window frames, battery cases, housings for VDUs, computers and keyboards, plastic sacks.

Surface hardness

Good

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Poor

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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General and Electrical Arc resistance

Very poor

Blow moulding

Very good

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Very good

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Very poor

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Poor

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very poor

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Good

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very good

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very good

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Very good

Vacuum forming

Very good

Material cost

Excellent

Maximum operating temp.

Very poor

Oxygen index

Very good

Shrinkage

Very good

Bonding

Excellent

Specific gravity

Poor

Machining

Good

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Good

Tracking resistance

Poor

Plating

Not applicable

Post-Processing

Transparency

Very good

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Good

Welding (Hot gas)

Excellent

Warpage

Very good

Welding (Hot plate)

Excellent

Welding (Radio freq.)

Very good

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Good

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Very poor

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Very good

Thermoplastic amorphous.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Poor

Furniture sections, skirting boards, roller blinds, garage doors, folding screens, electrical insulating conduits, cable ducts, tubes and profile sections, pipes, gutters, components for computers, VDUs, keyboards, telecommunications equipment, battery cases, toilet tank valves, pump switches.

Surface hardness

Poor

Tensile strength

Poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Poor

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Very good

Water absorption

Very good

Wear

Poor

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XLPE

XLPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene) General and Electrical

Processing

Arc resistance

Very good

Blow moulding

Not applicable

Detergent resistance

Excellent

Casting

Not applicable

Dielectric constant

Excellent

Cold press moulding

Not applicable Not applicable

Dielectric strength

Good

Compression moulding

Dissipation factor (1MHz)

Very good

Contact moulding

Not applicable

Dissipation factor (50Hz)

Excellent

Extrusion

Very good

Ease of flow

Very good

Injection moulding

Poor

Expansion coefficient

Very poor

Pultrusion

Not applicable

Flame spread

Very poor

R.I.M.

Not applicable

Flammability

Very poor

Resin injection

Not applicable

Gamma radiation

Very good

Rotational moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)

Very poor

Structural foam moulding

Very good

Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)

Poor

Transfer moulding

Not applicable

Hydrolytic stability

Excellent

Vacuum forming

Not applicable

Material cost

Very good

Maximum operating temp.

Poor

Oxygen index

Very poor

Shrinkage

Very poor

Bonding

Very poor

Specific gravity

Very good

Machining

Very poor

Surface finish

Poor

Painting

Poor

Tracking resistance

Excellent

Plating

Not applicable

Transparency

Not applicable

Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)

Very good

UV radiation (weathering)

Good

Welding (Friction - Vibration)

Very good

Volume resistivity

Very good

Welding (Hot gas)

Poor

Warpage

Good

Welding (Hot plate)

Very good

Welding (Radio freq.)

Not applicable

Welding (Ultrasonic)

Very good

Post-Processing

Mechanical Brittle temp.

Good

Dimensional stability

Good

Resin Type

Elongation at break

Excellent

Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.

Fatigue index

Good

Flexural modulus

Very poor

Applications

Friction

Very poor

Strain at yield

Excellent

Shrink-wrap film, heat-shrinkable tubing, pipe for domestic heating systems, rotationally moulded tanks.

Surface hardness

Very poor

Tensile strength

Very poor

Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)

Very good

Toughness (20°C/68°F)

Excellent

Water absorption

Excellent

Wear

Good

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Properties Index

Properties Index Arc Resistance 1

Oxygen Index 41

Blow Moulding 95

Painting 116

Bonding 111

Plating 119

Brittle Temperature 64

Post-Processing 111

Casting 96

Processing 95

Cold Press Moulding 97

Pultrusion 104

Compression Moulding 98

R.I.M. 104

Contact Moulding 99

Resin Injection 105

Detergent Resistance 3

Rotational Moulding 106

Dielectric Constant 7

Shrinkage 43

Dielectric Strength 10

Specific Gravity 46

Dimensional Stability 66

Strain at Yield 78

Dissipation Factor

Structural Foam Moulding 107

(1MHz) 12

Surface Finish 48

(50Hz) 14

Surface Hardness 80

Ease of Flow 16

Tensile Strength 82

Elongation at Break 69

Toughness

Expansion Coefficient 19

(-40°C/-40°F) 84

Extrusion 99

(20°C/68°F) 87

Fatigue Index 71

Tracking Resistance 51

Flame Spread 22

Transfer Moulding 108

Flammability 24

Transparency 53

Flexural Modulus 74

UV Radiation (Weathering) 55

Friction 76

Vacuum Forming 109

Gamma Radiation 25

Volume Resistivity 58

General and Electrical Properties 1

Warpage 61

Heat Distortion Temperature

Water Absorption 89

(0.455MPa/66psi) 28

Wear 92

(1.82MPa/264psi) 31

Welding

Hydrolytic Stability 33

(Friction - Spin/Orbital) 120

Injection Moulding 101

(Friction - Vibration) 123

Machining 113

(Hot Gas) 126

Material Cost 36

(Hot plate) 129

Maximum Operating Temperature 39

(Radio Frequency) 132

Mechanical Properties 64

(Ultrasonic) 133

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Materials Index

Materials Index Medium impact 144

A

Plating 145

ABS 137

Structural foam 146

Fire retardant 137 30% Glass fibre reinforced 138 High heat 139 High heat; UV stabilised 140 High impact 141 High impact; UV stabilised 142

Transparent 147

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polycarbonate Alloy 148 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polysulphone Alloy 149

Low gloss 143

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polyvinyl Chloride 150

Medium impact 144

Alkyd 165

Plating 145

Long glass fibre reinforced; high impact 165

Structural foam 146

Mineral and glass fibre reinforced 167

Transparent 147

ABS/PC Alloy 148

Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 168

ABS/PSul Alloy 149

Mineral filled 166

ABS/PVC Alloy 150

Short glass fibre reinforced 169

Acetal 151

Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 170

Copolymer 151

ASA 171

Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced 152 Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled 153 Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated 154

C

Copolymer; UV stabilised 155

CA 172

Homopolymer 157

CAB 173

Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced 158

CEE TPE 174

Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated 159 Homopolymer; UV stabilised 160

Acetal/Elastomer alloy 156 Super tough 156

Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile 171 Acrylic Cast sheet 162 Casting 161

TPE 40D 174 TPE 55D 175 TPE 72D 176

Cellulose Acetate 172 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate 173 Cellulose Propionate 177 Chlorinated Polyethylene 178

General purpose 163

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride 179

High impact 164

Chlorinated PVC 179

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene 137 Fire retardant 137 30% Glass fibre reinforced 138

Chlorotrifluoroethylene 180 Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer 174

High heat 139

TPE 40D 174

High heat; UV stabilised 140

TPE 55D 175

High impact 141

TPE 72D 176

High impact; UV stabilised 142

CP 177

Low gloss 143

CPE 178

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CPVC 179 Crosslinked Polyethylene 487 CTFE 180

MC; high heat; glass fibre reinforced 200 MC; mineral and glass fibre reinforced 202 MC; mineral filled 201 Resin; flexible 208

D

Resin; general purpose 209 Resin; high heat 210

DAIP 181

ETFE 211

Long glass fibre reinforced 181

30% Carbon fibre filled 214

Mineral filled 182

10% Glass fibre filled 212

Short glass fibre reinforced 183

DAP 184 Long glass fibre reinforced 184

30% Glass fibre filled 213

Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer 192

Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 185

TPE 40D 193

Mineral and synthetic fibre filled 187

TPE 63D 194

Mineral filled 186 Short glass fibre reinforced 188

TPE 70A 192

Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene 190

Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 189

Diallyl Isophthalate 181 Long glass fibre reinforced 181

Glass fibre filled 191

Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer 215 Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene 211

Mineral filled 182

30% Carbon fibre filled 214

Short glass fibre reinforced 183

10% Glass fibre filled 212

Diallyl Phthalate 184 Long glass fibre reinforced 184

30% Glass fibre filled 213

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate 216

Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 185

12% VA 216

Mineral and synthetic fibre filled 187

25% VA 217

Mineral filled 186 Short glass fibre reinforced 188 Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 189

33% VA 218

EVA 216 12% VA 216 25% VA 217 33% VA 218

E ECTFE 190 Glass fibre filled 191

EEA TPE 192

F FEP 219

TPE 40D 193 TPE 63D 194

20% Glass fibre coupled 220

Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene 219

TPE 70A 192

Epoxies 195

20% Glass fibre coupled 220

Furane 221

Casting; aluminium filled 204 Casting; glass filled 205 Casting; mineral filled 206 Casting; silica filled 207 Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg 195 Laminate; glass fabric 196 Laminate; glass prepreg 197 Laminate; Kevlar prepreg 198 MC; fire retardant; mineral and glass fibre reinforced 203

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H HDPE 222 MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223

High Density Polyethylene 222 MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223

Materials Index High Impact Polystyrene 225 Fire retardant 226 UV stabilised 227

HIPS 225

Nylon 4/6 236 Nylon 6 237 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 238 Casting 239

Fire retardant 226

Elastomer copolymer 240

UV stabilised 227

Fire retardant 241 25% Glass bead filled 242 50% Glass bead filled 243

I

Glass fibre and bead reinforced 244

Ionomer 228

10% Glass fibre reinforced 245 30% Glass fibre reinforced 246 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 247

L

60% Glass fibre reinforced 248

LDPE 229 UV stabilised 230

High impact 249 Mineral filled 250 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 251

Linear Low Density Polyethylene 231

20% PTFE lubricated 252

LLDPE 231

2% Silicone lubricated 253

Low Density Polyethylene 229

Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced 254

UV stabilised 230

UV stabilised 255

Nylon 6/10 275

M

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 276

MDPE 224

10% Glass fibre reinforced 278

Melamine 232

30% Glass fibre reinforced 279

Fire retardant 277

Cellulose filled 232

Melamine Formaldehyde 232 Cellulose filled 232

MF 232 Cellulose filled 232

20% PTFE lubricated 280 2% Silicone lubricated 281

Nylon 6/12 282 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 283 Fire retardant 284 10% Glass fibre reinforced 285 30% Glass fibre reinforced 286

N

20% PTFE lubricated 287

Nylon 11 289 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 290 Fire retardant 291 Flexible 292

2% Silicone lubricated 288

Nylon 6/6 256 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 257 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 258 Fire retardant 259

30% Glass fibre reinforced 293

40% Glass bead filled 260

Semi flexible 294

Glass fibre and bead reinforced 264

UV stabilised 295

10% Glass fibre reinforced 261

Nylon 12 296

33% Glass fibre reinforced 262

Fire retardant 297

60% Glass fibre reinforced 263

Flexible 298

High impact 265

50% Glass bead filled 299

40% Mineral filled 266

30% Glass fibre reinforced 300

Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 267

Semi flexible 301

20% PTFE lubricated 268

UV stabilised 302

Super tough 269

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Elastomer copolymer 240

Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced 271

Fire retardant 241

UV stabilised 272

25% Glass bead filled 242

Nylon 6/6-6 273

50% Glass bead filled 243

Nylon 6/9 274

Glass fibre and bead reinforced 244

Nylon RIM 303

10% Glass fibre reinforced 245

Nylon Transparent 304

30% Glass fibre reinforced 246

Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305

Nylon/ABS Alloy 306 Nyrim 303

30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 247 60% Glass fibre reinforced 248 High impact 249 Mineral filled 250 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 251

O

20% PTFE lubricated 252 2% Silicone lubricated 253

Ol TPE 233 TPE 65A 233 TPE 85A 234 TPE 93A 235

Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer 233

Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced 254 UV stabilised 255

PA 6/10 275 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 276 Fire retardant 277

TPE 65A 233

10% Glass fibre reinforced 278

TPE 85A 234

30% Glass fibre reinforced 279

TPE 93A 235

20% PTFE lubricated 280

Olefinic TPE 233 TPE 65A 233

2% Silicone lubricated 281

PA 6/12 282

TPE 85A 234

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 283

TPE 93A 235

Fire retardant 284 10% Glass fibre reinforced 285 30% Glass fibre reinforced 286

P

20% PTFE lubricated 287

PA 11 289 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 290

2% Silicone lubricated 288

PA 6/6 256

Fire retardant 291

10% Carbon fibre reinforced 257

Flexible 292

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 258

30% Glass fibre reinforced 293 Semi flexible 294 UV stabilised 295

PA 12 296 Fire retardant 297 Flexible 298 50% Glass bead filled 299 30% Glass fibre reinforced 300 Semi flexible 301 UV stabilised 302

Fire retardant 259 40% Glass bead filled 260 Glass fibre and bead reinforced 264 10% Glass fibre reinforced 261 33% Glass fibre reinforced 262 60% Glass fibre reinforced 263 High impact 265 40% Mineral filled 266 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 267 20% PTFE lubricated 268 Super tough 269

PA 4/6 236

Super tough; fire retardant 270

PA 6 237

Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced 271

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 238 Casting 239

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PA 6/6-6 273

Materials Index PA 6/9 274 PA RIM 303 PA Transparent 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305

PA/ABS Alloy 306 PAI 307 Glass fibre reinforced 308 Graphite filled 309

PAr 310 PB 311 PBT 312 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 313 Fire retardant 314 30% Glass bead filled 315 10% Glass fibre reinforced 316 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 317 30% Glass fibre reinforced 318 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 319 45% Mineral and glass filled 320 15% PTFE lubricated 321 2% Silicone lubricated 322 Structural foam 323 UV stabilised 324

PC 325

20% Glass fibre reinforced 339 30% Glass fibre reinforced 340

PEI 341 10% Glass fibre reinforced 342 20% Glass fibre reinforced 343 30% Glass fibre reinforced 344

Perfluoroalkoxyethylene 376 20% Glass fibre reinforced 377

PES 345 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 346 20% Glass fibre reinforced 347 30% Glass fibre reinforced 348

PET 349 Amorphous 349 Crystalline 350 Fire retardant 351 15% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 352 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 353 30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 354 35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough 355 36% Glass fibre reinforced 356 45% Glass fibre reinforced 357 55% Glass fibre reinforced 358 35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced 359

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 326

45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 361

Fire retardant 327

Mineral filled 360

20% Glass fibre reinforced 328 30% Glass fibre reinforced 329

UV stabilised 362

PF 363

High flow 330

Cellulose filled; shock resistant 363

15% PTFE lubricated 331

Chopped fabric filled; medium impact 364

Structural foam 332

Cotton filled; medium shock 365

UV stabilised 333

Foam 366

PC/PBT Alloy 334

Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 367

PE - Chlorinated 178

Laminate; cotton fabric 368

PE - Crosslinked 487

Laminate; glass fabric 369

PE - High Density 222 MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223

PE - Linear Low Density 231 PE - Low Density 229 UV stabilised 230

PE - Ultra High Molecular Weight 481 PE Foam 335 PEEK 336

Laminate; paper 370 Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical 372 Mica filled; electrical 371 Mineral filled; high heat 373 Natural fibre filled; general purpose 374 Wood filled; general purpose 375

PFA 376 20% Glass fibre reinforced 377

Phenol Formaldehyde 363 Cellulose filled; shock resistant 363

30% Carbon fibre 337

Chopped fabric filled; medium impact 364

10% Glass fibre reinforced 338

Cotton filled; medium shock 365

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30% Glass fibre reinforced 293

Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 367

Semi flexible 294

Laminate; cotton fabric 368 Laminate; glass fabric 369

UV stabilised 295

Polyamide 12 296

Laminate; paper 370

Fire retardant 297

Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical 372

Flexible 298

Mica filled; electrical 371

50% Glass bead filled 299

Mineral filled; high heat 373

30% Glass fibre reinforced 300

Natural fibre filled; general purpose 374

Semi flexible 301

Wood filled; general purpose 375

Phenolic 363 Cellulose filled; shock resistant 363

UV stabilised 302

Polyamide 4/6 236 Polyamide 6 237

Chopped fabric filled; medium impact 364

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 238

Cotton filled; medium shock 365

Casting 239

Foam 366

Elastomer copolymer 240

Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 367

Fire retardant 241

Laminate; cotton fabric 368

25% Glass bead filled 242

Laminate; glass fabric 369

50% Glass bead filled 243

Laminate; paper 370

Glass fibre and bead reinforced 244

Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical 372

10% Glass fibre reinforced 245

Mica filled; electrical 371

30% Glass fibre reinforced 246

Mineral filled; high heat 373

30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 247

Natural fibre filled; general purpose 374

60% Glass fibre reinforced 248

Wood filled; general purpose 375

PI 378 40% Glass fibre reinforced 379 25% Graphite lubricated 380 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 381 PTFE lubricated 382

Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride 429 0 - 100% Elongation 429 100 - 300% Elongation 430 >300% Elongation 431

Plasticised PVC 429 0 - 100% Elongation 429 100 - 300% Elongation 430 >300% Elongation 431

PMMA 161

High impact 249 Mineral filled 250 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 251 20% PTFE lubricated 252 2% Silicone lubricated 253 Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced 254 UV stabilised 255

Polyamide 6/10 275 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 276 Fire retardant 277 10% Glass fibre reinforced 278 30% Glass fibre reinforced 279 20% PTFE lubricated 280 2% Silicone lubricated 281

Polyamide 6/12 282 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 283

Casting 161

Fire retardant 284

Cast sheet 162

10% Glass fibre reinforced 285

General purpose 163

30% Glass fibre reinforced 286

High impact 164

20% PTFE lubricated 287

Polyallomer 215 Polyamide 11 289

2% Silicone lubricated 288

Polyamide 6/6 256

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 290

10% Carbon fibre reinforced 257

Fire retardant 291

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 258

Flexible 292

Fire retardant 259

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Polycarbonate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Alloy 334

10% Glass fibre reinforced 261

Polyester 384

33% Glass fibre reinforced 262

Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass filled) 384

60% Glass fibre reinforced 263

Casting; flexible 385

High impact 265

Casting; rigid 386

40% Mineral filled 266

DMC 387

Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 267

DMC; electrical 388

20% PTFE lubricated 268

DMC; fire retardant 389

Super tough 269

DMC; high heat 390

Super tough; fire retardant 270

DMC; low profile 391

Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced 271

GMC 392

UV stabilised 272

GMC; fire retardant 393

Polyamide 6/6-6 273 Polyamide 6/9 274 Polyamide RIM 303 Polyamide Transparent 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305

Polyamide/ABS Alloy 306 Polyamideimide 307

GMC; high impact 394 GMC; mineral filled 395 Laminate; chopped glass filled 396 Laminate; woven glass roving 397 SMC 398 SMC; fire retardant 399 SMC; high impact 400

Glass fibre reinforced 308

SMC; low profile 401

Graphite filled 309

Vinyl ester 402

Polyarylamide 383 30% Glass fibre reinforced 383

Polyarylate 310 Polybutylene 311 Polybutylene Terephthalate 312 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 313

Polyether Ether Ketone 336 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 337 10% Glass fibre reinforced 338 20% Glass fibre reinforced 339 30% Glass fibre reinforced 340

Polyetherimide 341

Fire retardant 314

10% Glass fibre reinforced 342

30% Glass bead filled 315

20% Glass fibre reinforced 343

10% Glass fibre reinforced 316 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 317

30% Glass fibre reinforced 344

Polyethersulphone 345

30% Glass fibre reinforced 318

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 346

30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 319

20% Glass fibre reinforced 347

45% Mineral and glass filled 320

30% Glass fibre reinforced 348

15% PTFE lubricated 321

Polyethylene - Chlorinated 178

2% Silicone lubricated 322

Polyethylene - HDPE 222

Structural foam 323 UV stabilised 324

Polycarbonate 325 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 326 Fire retardant 327 20% Glass fibre reinforced 328 30% Glass fibre reinforced 329

MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223

Polyethylene - LDPE 229 UV stabilised 230

Polyethylene - LLDPE 231 Polyethylene - UHMWPE 481

High flow 330

Polyethylene - XLPE 487

15% PTFE lubricated 331

Polyethylene Foam 335

Structural foam 332

Polyethylene Terephthalate 349

UV stabilised 333

Amorphous 349

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40% Glass fibre reinforced 426 20% PTFE lubricated 428

Polypropylene 403

30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 353

20% Calcium carbonate filled 403

30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 354

40% Calcium carbonate filled 404

35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough 355

Copolymer 405

36% Glass fibre reinforced 356

Copolymer; UV stabilised 406

45% Glass fibre reinforced 357

Elastomer modified 407

55% Glass fibre reinforced 358

Elastomer modified; UV stabilised 408

35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced 359

Fire retardant 409

45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 361

30% Glass fibre coupled 410

Mineral filled 360 UV stabilised 362

Polyimide 378

20% Glass fibre reinforced 411 Homopolymer 412 Homopolymer; UV stabilised 413 Structural foam 414

40% Glass fibre reinforced 379

20% Talc filled 415

25% Graphite lubricated 380

40% Talc filled 416

Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 381 PTFE lubricated 382

Polymethylmethacrylate 161

Polystyrene 432 30% Glass fibre reinforced 433 Medium impact 434

Casting 161

2% Silicone lubricated 435

Cast sheet 162

Structural foam 436

General purpose 163 High impact 164

UV stabilised 437

Polystyrene - High Impact 225

Polymethylpentene 478

Fire retardant 226

Polyoxymethylene 151

UV stabilised 227

Copolymer 151

Polysulphone 438

Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced 152

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 439

Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled 153

10% Glass fibre reinforced 440

Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated 154

30% Glass fibre reinforced 441

Copolymer; UV stabilised 155

15% PTFE lubricated 442

Homopolymer 157 Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced 158 Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated 159 Homopolymer; UV stabilised 160

Polyphenylene Oxide - Modified 417 Fire retardant 418 10% Glass fibre reinforced 419 10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 420 30% Glass fibre reinforced 421 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 422 Structural foam 423

Polyphenylene Oxide/Nylon Alloy 424 Polyphenylene Oxide/Polyamide Alloy 424 Polyphenylene Sulphide 425

Polytetrafluoroethylene 443 60% Bronze filled 444 15% Glass fibre filled 445 25% Glass fibre filled 446 15% Graphite filled 447

Polyurethane - thermoset 448 Hard cast elastomer 448 Hard microcellular elastomer 449 Reinforced microcellular elastomer 450 Semi-rigid foam 451 Soft microcellular elastomer 452 Structural foam 453

Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer 454 TPE 70A 454

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 425

TPE 80A 455

Glass fibre and bead reinforced 427

TPE 95A 456

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PPS 425 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 425

0-100% Elongation 429

Glass fibre and bead reinforced 427

100-300% Elongation 430

40% Glass fibre reinforced 426

>300% Elongation 431

20% PTFE lubricated 428

Polyvinyl Chloride - Unplasticised 482

PPVC 429

Crosslinked 483

0 - 100% Elongation 429

High impact 486

100 - 300% Elongation 430

Structural foam 484

>300% Elongation 431

UV stabilised 485

PS 432

Polyvinyl Fluoride 459

30% Glass fibre reinforced 433

Polyvinylidene Fluoride 457

Medium impact 434

20% Carbon fibre reinforced 458

POM 151 Copolymer 151 Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced 152 Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled 153 Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated 154 Copolymer; UV stabilised 155

2% Silicone lubricated 435 Structural foam 436 UV stabilised 437

PS - High Impact 225 Fire retardant 226 UV stabilised 227

PSul 438

Homopolymer 157

30% Carbon fibre reinforced 439

Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced 158

10% Glass fibre reinforced 440

Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated 159

30% Glass fibre reinforced 441

Homopolymer; UV stabilised 160

PP 403

15% PTFE lubricated 442

PTFE 443

20% Calcium carbonate filled 403

60% Bronze filled 444

40% Calcium carbonate filled 404

15% Glass fibre filled 445

Copolymer 405

25% Glass fibre filled 446

Copolymer; UV stabilised 406 Elastomer modified 407

15% Graphite filled 447

PU 448

Elastomer modified; UV stabilised 408

Hard cast elastomer 448

Fire retardant 409

Hard microcellular elastomer 449

30% Glass fibre coupled 410

Reinforced microcellular elastomer 450

20% Glass fibre reinforced 411

Semi-rigid foam 451

Homopolymer 412

Soft microcellular elastomer 452

Homopolymer; UV stabilised 413 Structural foam 414

Structural foam 453

PU TPE 454

20% Talc filled 415

TPE 70A 454

40% Talc filled 416

TPE 80A 455

PPO 417

TPE 95A 456

Fire retardant 418

PVC - Chlorinated 179

10% Glass fibre reinforced 419

PVC - Plasticised 429

10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 420

0-100% Elongation 429

30% Glass fibre reinforced 421

100-300% Elongation 430

30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 422 Structural foam 423

>300% Elongation 431

PVC - Unplasticised 482

PPO/Nylon Alloy 424

Crosslinked 483

PPO/PA Alloy 424

High impact 486

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Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based TPE 470

UV stabilised 485

TPE 45A 470

PVDF 457

TPE 55A 471 TPE 95A 472

20% Carbon fibre reinforced 458

PVF 459

T R RIM Nylon 303

Thermoplastic Elastomer - Coether Ester based 174 TPE 40D 174 TPE 55D 175

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TPE 72D 176

SAN 460 Fire retardant 461

Thermoplastic Elastomer - Etherester Amide based 192 TPE 40D 193

30% Glass fibre reinforced 462

TPE 63D 194

High heat 463 High impact 464 UV stabilised 465

TPE 70A 192

Thermoplastic Elastomer - Olefinic 233 TPE 65A 233

SB 466

TPE 85A 234

SBS TPE 467 TPE 35A 467

TPE 93A 235

Thermoplastic Elastomer - Polyurethane 454

TPE 35D 469

TPE 70A 454

TPE 80A 468

TPE 80A 455

SEBS TPE 470 TPE 45A 470 TPE 55A 471

TPE 95A 456

Thermoplastic Elastomer - Styrene-ButadieneStyrene 467

TPE 95A 472

TPE 35A 467

Silicones 473

TPE 35D 469

Glass fibre & mineral filled 474

SMAc 475 30% Glass fibre reinforced 476

TPE 80A 468

Thermoplastic Elastomer - Styrene-EthyleneButylene-Styrene 470

SMAt 477

TPE 45A 470

Styrene Acrylonitrile 460

TPE 55A 471 TPE 95A 472

Fire retardant 461 30% Glass fibre reinforced 462

TPX 478

High heat 463

Transparent Nylon 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305

High impact 464 UV stabilised 465

Transparent Polyamide 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305

Styrene Butadiene 466 Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer 475 30% Glass fibre reinforced 476

Styrene Maleic Anhydride terpolymer 477 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based TPE 467

U UF 479

TPE 35A 467

Cellulose filled 479

TPE 35D 469

Foam 480

TPE 80A 468

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UHMWPE 481

Materials Index Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene 481 Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride 482 Crosslinked 483 High impact 486 Structural foam 484 UV stabilised 485

Unplasticised PVC 482 Crosslinked 483 High impact 486 Structural foam 484 UV stabilised 485

UPVC 482 Crosslinked 483 High impact 486 Structural foam 484 UV stabilised 485

Urea 479 Cellulose filled 479 Foam 480

Urea Formaldehyde 479 Cellulose filled 479 Foam 480

V Vinyl Ester 402

X XLPE 487

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