Solef PVDF 6008

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Technical Data Sheet

Solef® 6008
polyvinylidene fluoride 
 
Solef® 6008 PVDF homopolymer is a low-viscosity PVDF
resin and is typically processed by injection molding.

General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
• Africa & Middle East
• Latin America
Availability • Asia Pacific
• North America
• Europe
Features • Homopolymer • Low Viscosity
Processing Method • Injection Molding

Physical Typical Value Unit Test method


Density / Specific Gravity 1.75 to 1.80   ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) ASTM D1238
230°C/2.16 kg 5.5 to 11 g/10 min
230°C/5.0 kg 16 to 30 g/10 min
Molding Shrinkage - Flow 2.0 to 3.0 %  
Water Absorption (24 hr, 23°C) < 0.040 % ASTM D570

Mechanical Typical Value Unit Test method


 1 1800 to 2500 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (23°C, 2.00 mm)
 2 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
Yield, 23°C, 2.00 mm 50.0 to 60.0 MPa
Break, 23°C, 2.00 mm 30.0 to 50.0 MPa
Tensile Elongation 2 ASTM D638
Yield, 23°C, 2.00 mm 5.0 to 10 %
Break, 23°C, 2.00 mm 20 to 300 %
Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894
vs. Itself - Dynamic 0.15 to 0.35  
vs. Itself - Static 0.20 to 0.40  
Taber Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4060
1000 Cycles, 1000 g, CS-10 Wheel 5.00 to 10.0 mg

Impact Typical Value Unit Test method


 3 ASTM D6110
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
23°C, 4.00 mm 40.0 to 120 J/m

Hardness Typical Value Unit Test method


Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 1 sec, 2.00 mm) 73 to 80   ASTM D2240

Thermal Typical Value Unit Test method


Glass Transition Temperature -40.0 °C ASTM D4065
Vicat Softening Temperature 135 to 145 °C ASTM D1525 4
Melting Temperature 170 to 175 °C ASTM D3418

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Solef® 6008
polyvinylidene fluoride 

Thermal Typical Value Unit Test method


Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC) 134 to 144 °C ASTM D3418
CLTE - Flow (0 to 40°C) 1.4E-4 cm/cm/°C ASTM D696
Specific Heat ASTM E968
23°C 1200 J/kg/°C
100°C 1600 J/kg/°C
Thermal Conductivity (23°C) 0.20 W/m/K ASTM C177
Crystallization Heat 54.0 to 60.0 J/g ASTM D3417
Heat of Fusion 58.0 to 67.0 J/g ASTM D3417

Electrical Typical Value Unit Test method


Surface Resistivity > 1.0E+14 ohms ASTM D257
Volume Resistivity > 1.0E+14 ohms·cm ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (23°C, 1.00 mm) 20 to 25 kV/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (23°C, 1 kHz) 7.00 to 10.0   ASTM D150

Flammability Typical Value Unit Test method


Flame Rating (0.200 mm) V-0   UL 94
Oxygen Index (3.00 mm) 44 % ASTM D2863

Notes
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
1
 Type IV, 1.0 mm/min
2
 Type IV, 50 mm/min
3
 2 m/s
4
 Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)

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