XENOY™ Resin PC PBT 1731HS

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XENOY™ Resin 1731HS Impact-modified PC PBT Raw Material Pellets

Xenoy™ Resin 1731HS is a PC/PBT resin from SABIC. It offers hydrostability, chemical resistance, and strong impact performance. It has 60 kJ/m² notched Izod impact at 23°C and retains toughness at -40°C. Suitable for automotive exterior parts.

Associated Documents

TDS - Asia

Typical property data

Physical Properties
  • Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)

  • Moisture Absorption at 23°C / 50% RH: 0.143% (ISO 62)

  • Water Absorption at 23°C / Saturated: 0.431% (ISO 62-1)

  • Mold Shrinkage, Flow, 3.2 mm: 0.6 – 0.8% (SABIC Method)

  • Mold Shrinkage, Cross Flow, 3.2 mm: 0.6 – 0.8% (SABIC Method)

  • Melt Volume Rate, 250°C / 5.0 kg: 8 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)

  • Melt Flow Rate, 250°C / 5.0 kg: 9 g/10 min (ISO 1133)

  • Moisture Absorption, 23°C / 50% RH / 24 hrs: 0.069% (ASTM D570)

  • Water Absorption, 23°C / 24 hrs: 0.241% (ASTM D570)

Mechanical Properties
  • Tensile Stress at Break, 5 mm/min: 51 MPa (ISO 527)

  • Tensile Strain at Break, 5 mm/min: 100% (ISO 527)

  • Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min: 2100 MPa (ISO 527)

  • Flexural Stress at Break, 2 mm/min: 78 MPa (ISO 178)

  • Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min: 2000 MPa (ISO 178)

Impact Properties
  • Notched Izod Impact, 80 × 10 × 4 mm, +23°C: 60 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)

  • Notched Izod Impact, 80 × 10 × 4 mm, -30°C: 25 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)

  • Notched Izod Impact, 80 × 10 × 4 mm, -40°C: 19 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)

Thermal Properties
  • Vicat Softening Temperature, Rate B/50: 125°C (ISO 306)

  • Vicat Softening Temperature, Rate B/120: 127°C (ISO 306)

  • Heat Deflection Temperature, HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa, Flatwise, 80 × 10 × 4 mm, Span 64 mm: 95°C (ISO 75/Af)

  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, -40°C to 40°C, Flow: 8.6E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)

  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, -40°C to 40°C, Cross Flow: 8.5E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)

Injection Molding Processing
  • Drying Temperature: 110°C

  • Drying Time: 3 – 5 hrs

  • Cumulative Drying Time: 8 hrs

  • Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%

  • Melt Temperature: 255 – 270°C

  • Nozzle Temperature: 250 – 265°C

  • Front Zone 3 Temperature: 255 – 270°C

  • Middle Zone 2 Temperature: 250 – 265°C

  • Rear Zone 1 Temperature: 240 – 260°C

  • Mold Temperature: 65 – 75°C

  • Back Pressure: 0.3 – 0.6 MPa

  • Screw Speed: 50 – 80 rpm

  • Shot to Cylinder Size: 50 – 80%

  • Vent Depth: 0.013 – 0.02 mm

Use & Applications

  • Automotive Exteriors: Bumper systems, body panels, and mirror housings.
  • Outdoor Gear: Housings and protective covers exposed to weather.
  • Industrial Parts: Tough mechanical enclosures requiring high dimensional stability.
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