FORMOSA (FPC) Formocon® FM450
Plastic Granules
Formocon® FM450 Acetal Copolymer Superhigh-flow Grade
Formocon® FM450 is a superhigh-flow POM acetal copolymer. It has a 45 g/10 min melt index for fast filling of small precision parts. It offers 90 MPa flexural strength, 63 MPa tensile strength, and low 0.2% water absorption. Suitable for gears, zippers, fasteners, and electronic parts.
Associated Documents
TDS - Data Sheet
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Index: 45 g/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Density: 1.41 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption, 23°C / 50% RH: 0.2% (ISO 62)
- Mold Shrinkage, 3 mm / 4 in disk: 1.8–2.2%
Mechanical Properties
- Rockwell Hardness: M80 (ISO 2039-2)
- Flexural Strength: 90 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2550 MPa (ISO 178)
- Tensile Strength at Yield: 63 MPa (ISO 527-2/1A)
- Tensile Elongation at Break: 20% (ISO 527-2/1A)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength: 4.5 kJ/m² (ISO 179-1, ISO 179-2)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature, 1.80 MPa: 100°C (ISO 75-1, ISO 75-2)
- Melting Point: 165°C (ISO 11357-3)
- Linear Expansion Factor: 11 × 10⁻⁵/°C (ISO 11359-2)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: 1 × 10¹³ Ω·cm (IEC 60093)
- Surface Resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁵ Ω (IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Breakdown Strength, 2 mm: 19 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability Rating: HB (UL 94)
Processing Parameters
- Melt Index: 45 g/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Mold Shrinkage, 3 mm / 4 in disk: 1.8–2.2%
- Mold Deposit Performance: Minimal mold deposit
Use & Applications
- Electronic parts
- automotive parts
- household appliances
- press-in fasteners
- zippers
- gears
- small mechanical parts