FORMOSA (FPC) Formocon® R6
Plastic Granules
Formocon® R6 Acetal Copolymer Standard Toughness Minimal Mold
Formocon® R6 is a POM acetal copolymer for injection molding. It offers standard toughness, 62 MPa tensile strength, and 2,450 MPa flexural modulus. Low 0.2% water absorption supports stable parts for gears, fasteners, bearings, appliances, and automotive components.
Associated Documents
TDS - Data Sheet
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Index: 6 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%
Impact Properties
- Charpy Impact Strength, Notched: 7 kJ/m² (ISO 179-1, ISO 179-2)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature, 1.80 MPa: 103°C (ISO 75-1, ISO 75-2)
- Linear Expansion Factor: 12 × 10⁻⁵/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Melting Point: 165°C (ISO 11357-3)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁴ Ω·cm (IEC 60093)
- Surface Resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁶ Ω (IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Breakdown Strength, 2 mm: 19 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability: HB (UL 94)
Injection molding Processing
- Melt Index: 6 g/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Mold Shrinkage, 3 mm / 4 in disk: 1.8–2.2%
Use & Applications
- Buttons and press-in fasteners
- Gears
- Plumbing and hardware
- Electronic parts
- Household appliances
- Automotive parts
- Other injection parts
- Bearing parts