Covestro Bayblend® T45 PG RE PC/ABS
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Bayblend® T45 PG RE PC/ABS Resin
Bayblend T45 PG RE is a high-performance, partially bio-circular PC/ABS resin from Covestro, designed for eco-conscious manufacturing. With ISCC PLUS mass-balance attribution, it delivers exceptional impact resistance, electroplating compatibility, and thermal stability. Ideal for demanding applications like automotive trims and consumer electronics.
Associated Documents
ISO TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt volume-flow rate: 12 cm³/10 min (260 °C/5 kg, ISO 1133)
- Melt viscosity: 200 Pa·s (260 °C, 1000 s⁻¹, ISO 11443-A)
- Molding shrinkage (parallel): 0.55–0.75% (ISO 2577)
- Molding shrinkage (normal): 0.55–0.75% (ISO 2577)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50% r.h.)
- Tensile modulus: 2000 MPa (1 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield stress: 49 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield strain: 3.7% (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Stress at break: 40 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): 40 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- Izod notched impact strength (-30 °C): 36 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Heat deflection temperature (1.80 MPa): 92 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Heat deflection temperature (0.45 MPa): 112 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Vicat softening temperature (50 N, 50 °C/h): 110 °C (ISO 306)
- Vicat softening temperature (50 N, 120 °C/h): 112 °C (ISO 306)
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (parallel): 0.85 × 10⁻⁴/K (23–55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (normal): 0.9 × 10⁻⁴/K (23–55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Burning behavior: HB Class (0.85 mm, UL 94)
- Oxygen index: 20% (ISO 4589-2)
Electrical Properties (23 °C/50% r.h.)
- Relative permittivity (100 Hz): 3.1 (IEC 60250)
- Relative permittivity (1 MHz): 3.0 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation factor (100 Hz): 35 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation factor (1 MHz): 85 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Volume resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁴ Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁶ Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Electrical strength: 35 kV/mm (1 mm, IEC 60243-1)
- Comparative tracking index (CTI): 275 V (IEC 60112)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Water absorption (saturation): 0.7% (ISO 62)
- Water absorption (equilibrium): 0.2% (23 °C, 50% r.h., ISO 62)
- Density: 1100 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
Processing and Drying Conditions
- Melt temperature: 260 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold temperature: 80 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection velocity: 240 mm/s (ISO 294)
- Drying temperature: 90 °C
- Drying time: 4 hours
- Maximum moisture content: ≤ 0.02%
Features & Benefits
Superior Electroplating Performance
It ensures flawless metallic adhesion and gloss for automotive trims, reducing rejects and secondary processes. Perfect for chrome-finish components.
Exceptional Impact Resistance
It delivers 40 kJ/m² notched impact strength (23°C), preventing cracks in high-stress parts like power tools or connectors.
High Heat Stability
It withstands 112°C under load (0.45 MPa), maintaining structural integrity in under-hood automotive parts or electronics.
Use & Application
- Electroplated Automotive Trims (e.g., grilles, emblems).
- Consumer Electronics Housings (e.g., power tools, laptop chassis).
- Industrial Components (e.g., connectors, enclosures).
- Outdoor Equipment (e.g., ATV panels, sporting goods).