VALOX™ HX215HP resin

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High Flow, Unreinforced, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) with mold release. For medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Healthcare management of change, biocompatible (ISO 10993 or USP Class VI), food contact compliant. Available in limited colors.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
Genericpolybutylene terephthalate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesHigh liquidity,Biocompatible,Food contact compliance
AvailabilitysNorth America

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.31g/cm³ASTM D792
Density1.31g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate
250℃,2.16kg80g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate
250℃,2.16 kg70.0cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate
MD:3.2 mm1.5 to 2.0%Internal Method
Water absorption rate
Saturation, 23 ℃0.34%ISO 62
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.080%ISO 62

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus2700MPaASTM D638
Tensile modulus2600MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength
fracture49.0MPaISO 527-2/50
fracture26.0MPaASTM D638
yield60.0MPaASTM D638
yield50.0MPaISO 527-2/50
Tensile strain
fracture10%ASTM D638
fracture10%ISO 527-2/50
yield3.2%ISO 527-2/50
yield3.7%ASTM D638
Bending modulus2260MPaISO 178
50 mm span2500MPaASTM D790
bending strength80.0MPaISO 178
bending strength
Yield, 50 mm span89.0MPaASTM D790

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
23℃6.5kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ASTM D256
-30℃30J/mASTM D256
23℃30J/mASTM D256
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ISO 180/1A
-30℃2.7kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃2.9kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments
23℃,Total Energy20.0JASTM D3763

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 64 mm span49.0ISO 75-2/Af
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm54.0ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm150ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp180ASTM D1525 10
Vicat Softening Temp 
B50183ISO 306
B120180ISO 306/B120
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
TD:-40~40℃7.8E-51/℃ASTM E831
TD:-40~40℃7.8E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
MD:-40~40℃7.6E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
MD:-40~40℃7.6E-51/℃ASTM E831

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature121°C
Drying time3.0 to 4.0hr
Drying time, maximum12hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Recommended injection volume40 to 80%
Barrel rear temperature232 to 249°C
Barrel middle temperature238 to 254°C
Barrel front temperature243 to 260°C
Nozzle temperature238 to 254°C
Processing (melt) temperature243 to 260°C
Mold temperature49 to 77°C
Back pressure0.345 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Vent depth0.013 to 0.025mm
Drying temperature110 to 120°C
Drying time4.0 to 6.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Barrel 1 zone temperature200 to 230°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature240 to 255°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature240 to 275°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature240 to 275°C
Connector temperature240 to 275°C
Melt temperature245 to 260°C
Nozzle temperature240 to 275°C

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. 0.20 in/min
3. Type I, 2.0 in/min
4. 0.051 in/min
5. 0.079 in/min
6. Yield
7. 80*10*4 sp=62mm
8. 80*10*4
9. 80*10*4 mm
10. Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
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