Sabic XENOY™ Resin 1731 PC PBT
Plastic Granules
Xenoy PC PBT 1731 UV-stabilized
XENOY™ Resin 1731 is an impact and chemical-resistant, UV-stabilized polymer engineered for demanding environments. It offers excellent long-term retention of physical properties, making it an ideal, durable choice for automotive exterior components and other outdoor applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.22 (ASTM D792)
- Specific Volume: 0.82 cm³/g (ASTM D792)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
- Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm): 0.6 – 0.8% (SABIC method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 61 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (break, Type I, 50 mm/min): 120% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (yield, 50 mm span, 1.3 mm/min): 93 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus (50 mm span, 1.3 mm/min): 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (notched, 23°C): 667 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact (notched, -30°C): 106 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact (notched, 23°C, 6.4 mm): 160 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (23°C): 61 J (ASTM D3763)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (-30°C): 61 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- HDT (0.45 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm): 115°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT (1.82 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm): 107°C (ASTM D648)
- CTE (-40°C to 95°C, flow): 8.28E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- Relative Thermal Index (Electrical): 75°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Thermal Index (Mechanical with impact): 75°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Thermal Index (Mechanical without impact): 75°C (UL 746B)
Electrical Properties
- Arc Resistance, Tungsten: PLC 5 (ASTM D495)
- Hot Wire Ignition: PLC 2 (UL 746A)
- High Voltage Arc Track Rate: PLC 2 (UL 746A)
- High Ampere Arc Ignition (surface): PLC 0 (UL 746A)
- Comparative Tracking Index: PLC 2 (UL 746A)
Flame Characteristics
UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating: 1.49 mm (UL 94)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 110°C
- Drying Time: 4–6 hours (Cumulative: 8 hours)
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 260–275°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 255–270°C
- Zone Temperatures (Front/Middle/Rear): 255–275°C / 250–270°C / 245–265°C
- Mold Temperature: 65–90°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 50–80 rpm
- Shot to Cylinder Size: 50–80%
- Vent Depth: 0.013–0.02 mm
Use & Application
- Automotive Industry
- Industrial Machinery
- Construction Materials
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance
XENOY™ Resin 1731 offers outstanding toughness with a notched Izod impact strength of 667 J/m (23°C, ASTM D256). This ensures durability in extreme conditions, making it perfect for automotive exteriors and industrial machinery parts.
Superior Thermal Stability
With a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 115°C (0.45 MPa, ASTM D648), this resin maintains its shape and performance under thermal stress. This property is crucial for applications exposed to elevated temperatures, such as under-the-hood automotive components.
UV-Stabilized for Outdoor Use
Engineered with UV stabilization, XENOY™ Resin 1731 resists degradation from prolonged sunlight exposure. This feature is invaluable for outdoor applications such as automotive trims and construction materials, ensuring long-term durability and aesthetic retention.