Product description Injection molding grade with 30 % glass fibers for parts requiring enhanced fire resistance (eg potentiometer parts, plug-and-socket connectors, switches).
Abbreviated designation according to ISO 1043-1: PBT FR(17)
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO ISO 7792-1: Moulding Compound ISO 7792-PBT, MFGHLNR, 11-110, GF30
Physical form and storage
Standard packaging includes the 25-kg-bag and the 1000 kg octabin (octagonal container). Other forms of packaging are possible subject to agreement. All containers are tightly sealed and should be opened only immediately prior to processing. Further precautions for preliminary treatment and drying are described in the processing section of the brochure. The bulk density is about 0,7 to 0,8g/cm³. Ultradur® can be stored for a longer period of time in dry, well vented rooms without causing problems in processing. Ultradur® should generally have a moisture content of less than 0,04% when being processed. In order to ensure reliable production, therefore, pre-drying should generally be the rule and the machine should be loaded via a closed conveyor system. Appropriate equipment is commercially available. Pre-drying is also for the addition of batches, e.g. in the case of inhouse pigmentation. In order to prevent the formation of condensed water, containers stored in unheated rooms must only be opened when they have attained the temperature prevailing in the processing area. This can possibly take a very long time. Measturements have shown that the interior of a 25-kg bag originally at 5°C had reached the temperature of 20°C in the processing area only after 48 hours.
Product safety Ultradur® melts are stable at temperatures up to 280°C and do not give rise to hazards due to molecular degradation or the evolution of gases and vapors. Like all thermoplastic polymers, however, Ultradur decomposes on exposure to excessive thermal stresses, e.g. when it is overheated or as a result of cleaning by burning off. At temperatures of > 290 °C can be emitted: carbon monoxide, tetrahydrofuran. Under special fire conditions traces of other toxic substances are possible. Formation of further decomposition and oxidation products depends upon the fire conditions. When Ultradur® is properly processed and there is adequate suction at the die no risks to health are to be expected. Further safety information see safety data sheet of individual product. Safety data sheet could be ask for at the Ultra-Infopoint under tel: 0621/60-78780 or fax:0621/60-78730.
Note The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. In order to check the availability of products please contact us or our sales agency.
BASF SE 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany Ultradur ® B 4406 G6 Product Information
Typical values for uncoloured product at 23 °C1) Test method Unit Values2) Properties Polymer abbreviation - - PBT-GF30 FR Density ISO 1183 kg/m³ 1650 Viscosity number (solution 0,005 g/ml Phenole/1,2 Dichlorbenzol 1:1) ISO 307, 1157, 1628 cm³/g 108 Water absorption, saturation in water at 23°C similar to ISO 62 % 0.4 Moisture absorption, equilibrium 23°C/50% r.h. similar to ISO 62 % 0.20
Processing Melting temperature, DSC ISO 11357-1/-3 °C 223 MVR 275 °C/2.16 kg ISO 1133 cm³/10min 8 Melt temperature, injection moulding/extrusion - °C 250 - 275 Mould temperature, injection moulding - °C 60 - 100 Molding shrinkage, model-housing 1.5 mm - % 0.5 - 0.6
Thermal properties Deflection temp. 1.8 (HDT A) ISO 75-1/-2 °C 205 Deflection temp. under load 0.45 MPa (HDT B) ISO 75-1/-2 °C 220
Flammability (UL yellow card see attachment)
GWFI (thickness) IEC 60695-2-12 °C (mm) 960 (1) Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) ISO 4589-1/-2 % 32
Test Name Test Method Units Thk (mm) Value IEC 60695-11-10, IEC Flammability Class (color) 0.40 V-0 (ALL) 60695-11-20 0.75 V-0 (ALL) 1.5 V-0, 5VA (ALL) 3.0 V-0, 5VA (ALL) Glow-Wire Flammability IEC 60695-2-12 C - - (GWFI) Glow-Wire Ignition (GWIT) IEC 60695-2-13 C - - IEC Comparative Tracking IEC 60112 Volts (Max) - - Index IEC Ball Pressure IEC 60695-10-2 C - - ISO Heat Deflection (1.80 ISO 75-2 C - - MPa) ISO Tensile Strength ISO 527-2 MPa - - ISO Flexural Strength ISO 178 MPa - - ISO Tensile Impact ISO 8256 kJ/m2 - - ISO Izod Impact ISO 180 kJ/m2 - - ISO Charpy Impact ISO 179-2 kJ/m2 - -
