Celanex® 3316

About
Celanex 3316 is a non-exuding flame retarded (UL and CSA approved V-0 at 1/32 inch and 5V at 1/16 inch), 30% fiberglass reinforced polybutylene terephthalate which has an excellent balance of mechanical properties and processability. It is well suited for electrical connector applications where its UL approved 50% regrind use capability allows maximum use of purchased product.&&

Product Description
SupplierCelanese
Genericpolybutylene terephthalate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,Flame Characteristics,V-0,5VA
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.66g/cm³ASTM D792
Density1.66g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate
250℃,2.16 kg7.00cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate ISO 294-4
MD0.30 to 0.50%ASTM D955
TD0.80 to 1.3%ISO 294-4
MD0.10 to 0.80%ISO 294-4
Water absorption rate
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.16%ISO 62

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength ISO 179/1eA
-30℃8.5kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
23℃8.5kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotch Impact strength ISO 179/1eU
-30℃42kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
23℃59kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
23℃7.7kJ/m²ISO 180-1A

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
8.0 MPa, unannealed165ISO 75-2/C
1.8 MPa, unannealed208ISO 75-2/A
1.8 MPa, unannealed206ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, annealed221ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed220ISO 75-2/B
Vicat Softening Temp
B50225ISO 306
Melting peak temperature225ASTM D3418
Melting temperature225ISO 11357-3
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
TD7.7E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
MD2.5E-51/℃ISO 11359-2

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Surface resistivity1.0E+15ohmsIEC 60093
Volume resistivity2.0E+16ohms·cmASTM D257
Volume resistivity1.0E+15ohms·cmIEC 60093
Dielectric strength20kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric strength34kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Dielectric constant
1 MHz3.50 ASTM D150
Relative permittivity IEC 60250
100 Hz3.60 IEC 60250
1 MHz2.90 IEC 60250
Dissipation factor IEC 60250
1 MHz0.020 ASTM D150
100 Hz3.3E-3 IEC 60250
1 MHz0.015 IEC 60250
Arc resistance106secASTM D495
Compared to the leakage tracing index250VASTM D3638
Compared to the leakage tracing index250VIEC 60112

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level UL 94
0.38 mmV-0 UL 94
1.50 mm5VA UL 94
Extreme oxygen index30%ISO 4589-2

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus10700MPaISO 527-2/1A/1
23℃9650MPaASTM D638
tensile strength
Fracture, 23 ℃134MPaASTM D638
fracture135MPaISO 527-2/1A/5
Tensile strain
Fracture, 23 ℃2.5%ASTM D638
fracture2.5%ISO 527-2/1A/5
Bending modulus
23℃10300MPaISO 178
bending strength
23℃200MPaISO 178
Rockwell hardness
M-level89 ISO 2039-2

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature120 to 130°C
Drying time4.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Proposed maximum recycled material ratio50%
Hopper temperature20 to 50°C
Barrel rear temperature230 to 240°C
Barrel middle temperature235 to 250°C
Barrel front temperature235 to 250°C
Nozzle temperature250 to 255°C
Processing (melt) temperature235 to 255°C
Mold temperature65 to 93°C
Injection speedModerate-Fast 
Back pressure0.00 to 0.345MPa

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. 10°C/min
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