Sabic VALOX™ FR PBT 420SE0
Plastic Granules
Valox FR PBT 420SE0 Flame Retardant Grade
VALOX™ FR Resin 420SE0 is a 30% glass-filled, flame-retardant PBT grade. It offers excellent chemical resistance and is UL94 V-0 (0.71mm) & 5VA (2.0mm) rated, making it ideal for demanding electrical components.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1.57 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (23°C, 24 h): 0.07% (ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: 69 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus: 3500 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Strength: 103 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 3100 MPa (ISO 178)
- Elongation at Break: 2% (ISO 527)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C): 7 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C): 5 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.8 MPa): 170°C (ISO 75-2/B)
- Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Not available
- Melting Temperature (Tm): Not available
Electrical Properties
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 175 V (IEC 60112)
- Dielectric Strength: 20 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Volume Resistivity: 1.0E+14 Ohm·cm (IEC 60093)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0 (0.8 mm thickness)
- Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT): 775°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI): 960°C (IEC 60695-2-12)
Injection Molding
- Melt Temperature: 240–270°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–100°C
- Drying Temperature: 110°C (4–6 hours recommended)
- Processing Shrinkage: 0.8–1.2%
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardant Safety
This material achieves top UL94 V-0 and 5VA ratings, ensuring critical fire safety in dense electrical assemblies. It helps your products meet stringent international safety standards reliably.
Excellent Mechanical Strength
With 30% glass fiber reinforcement, it provides high tensile strength and stiffness. This results in durable, dimensionally stable parts that withstand physical stress and last longer.
Reliable High-Temperature Performance
It maintains structural integrity with a Heat Deflection Temperature of 200°C @ 1.82 MPa. Your components perform consistently and reliably even in high-heat environments.
Use & Application
- Commutators
- Cooling Fan Components
- Connectors
- Bobbins
- Switches