Covestro Bayblend® T80 XG PC/ABS
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Bayblend® T80 XG PC/ABS Resin
Bayblend T80 XG by Covestro is a high-flow PC/ABS blend engineered for metallization (e.g., chrome plating). With a Vicat softening temperature of 130°C, excellent impact resistance, and optimized surface quality, it’s ideal for demanding automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt volume-flow rate: 27 cm³/10 min (260 °C/5 kg, ISO 1133)
- Melt viscosity: 190 Pa·s (1000 s⁻¹/260 °C, ISO 11443-A)
- Molding shrinkage (parallel): 0.55–0.75% (150×105×3 mm³/260 °C/MT 80 °C, ISO 2577)
- Molding shrinkage (normal): 0.55–0.75% (150×105×3 mm³/260 °C/MT 80 °C, ISO 2577)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50% r.h.)
- Tensile modulus: 2,500 MPa (1 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield stress: 62 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield strain: 4.7% (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Stress at break: 50 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Strain at break: >50% (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Izod notched impact strength (23 °C): 42 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- Izod notched impact strength (-30 °C): 14 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection temperature under load (1.80 MPa): 108 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Deflection temperature under load (0.45 MPa): 127 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Vicat softening temperature (50 N; 50 °C/h): 128 °C (ISO 306)
- Vicat softening temperature (50 N; 120 °C/h): 130 °C (ISO 306)
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (parallel): 0.72 × 10⁻⁴/K (23–55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (normal): 0.72 × 10⁻⁴/K (23–55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Burning behavior: UL 94 HB (0.85 mm, UL 94)
Electrical Properties (23 °C/50% r.h.)
- Volume resistivity: 1E14 Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface resistivity: 1E17 Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Electrical strength (1 mm): 45 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Comparative tracking index (CTI): 175 (Solution A, IEC 60112)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Water absorption (saturation): 0.7% (Water at 23 °C, ISO 62)
- Water absorption (equilibrium): 0.2% (23 °C; 50% r.h., ISO 62)
- Density: 1,140 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
Processing and Drying Conditions
- Melt temperature: 260–280 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold temperature: 70–90 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection velocity: 240 mm/s (ISO 294)
- Dry air drying temperature: 95–110 °C
- Dry air drying time: 4 hours
- Moisture content (max): ≤0.02%
- Vent depth: 0.025–0.075 mm
Features & Benefits
Perfect for Plated Surfaces
Optimized for steam-treated metallization, this Covestro PC/ABS Bayblend T80 XG ensures flawless chrome finishes without blisters—ideal for automotive grilles and appliance trims.
Effortless High-Speed Molding
With a melt flow rate of 27 cm³/10min (260°C/5kg), it fills complex molds quickly, reducing cycle times and energy costs for thin-walled electronics housings.
Toughness Meets Precision
It delivers 42 kJ/m² notched impact strength at 23°C and low molding shrinkage (0.55–0.75%), ensuring durable, dimensionally stable parts like power tools and connectors.
Use & Applications
- Automotive: Grilles, emblems, interior trim.
- Electronics: Laptop bezels, charger housings.
- Consumer Goods: Power tool casings, premium appliance components.
- Industrial: Connectors, control panels.