VALOX™ 357 resin

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PBT+PC, UL94V-0/5VA Rated, Impact Modified, Opaque, Unreinforced. Applications like bobbins, switches and enclosures.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
GenericPC+PBT
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesHigh impact resistance,HB,V-0,5VA
AvailabilitysNorth America
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.35g/cm³ASTM D792
Specific volume0.740cm³/gASTM D792
Density1.34g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate
250℃,5.0kg9.6g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate
250℃,5 kg8.00cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate Internal Method
TD0.90 to 1.3%Internal Method
TD1.2 to 1.6%Internal Method
Water absorption rate
Saturation, 23 ℃0.50%ISO 62
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.15%ISO 62
24hr0.080%ASTM D570
Weathering resistancef2 UL 746C

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
23℃45kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ASTM D256
-30℃150J/mASTM D256
23℃320J/mASTM D256
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ISO 180/1A
23℃No Break ASTM D4812
-30℃10kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃45kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments
23℃,Total Energy35.8JASTM D3763
Drop hammer impact ASTM D3029
23℃43.4JASTM D3029
23℃43.0JASTM D3029

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 64 mm span84.0ISO 75-2/Af
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm98.0ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm99.0ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp134ASTM D1525 13
Vicat Softening Temp 
B50145ISO 306
B120150ISO 306/B120
Ball pressure test
125℃Pass IEC 60695-10-2
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
TD:-40~40℃8.4E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
TD:-40~40℃8.4E-51/℃ASTM E831
MD:-40~40℃7.2E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
MD ASTM E831
-40 to 40 ℃9.2E-5cm/cm/℃ASTM E831
60 to 138 ℃1.2E-4cm/cm/℃ASTM E831
Relative temperature index
Electrical performance120UL 746
Strength mechanical performance140UL 746
Impact mechanical performance120UL 746

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity> 1.2E+16ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric strength ASTM D149
1.6 mm in oil25kV/mmASTM D149
3.2 mm in air19kV/mmASTM D149
3.2 mm in oil19kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric constant ASTM D150
100 Hz3.20 ASTM D150
1 MHz3.20 ASTM D150
Dissipation factor ASTM D150
100 Hz3.0E-3 ASTM D150
1 MHz0.030 ASTM D150
Arc resistancePLC 6 ASTM D495
Compared to the leakage tracing indexPLC 2 UL 746
High Arc Burning Index (HAI)PLC 3 UL 746
High voltage arc marking rate
HVTRPLC 3 UL 746
Hot wire ignition
HWIPLC 2 UL 746

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level UL 94
0.46 mmHB UL 94
0.63 mmV-0 UL 94
3.00 mm5VA UL 94
Glowing wire flammability index
1.0 mm960IEC 60695-2-12
Igniting temperature of the hot wire IEC 60695-2-13
1 mm775IEC 60695-2-13
2 mm750IEC 60695-2-13
3 mm725IEC 60695-2-13
Extreme oxygen index30%ASTM D2863

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus2020MPaASTM D638
Tensile modulus2200MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength
fracture40.0MPaISO 527-2/50
fracture42.0MPaASTM D638
yield50.0MPaISO 527-2/50
yield48.0MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture30%ISO 527-2/50
fracture54%ASTM D638
yield5.0%ISO 527-2/50
yield5.0%ASTM D638
Bending modulus2000MPaISO 178
50 mm span2100MPaASTM D790
bending strength73.0MPaISO 178
bending strength
Fracture, 50 mm span78.0MPaASTM D790
Yield, 50 mm span78.0MPaASTM D790
Rockwell hardness
R-level117 ASTM D785

Special valueNominal valueUnitTest method
MD0.80 to 1.1%Internal Method
MD1.0 to 1.4%Internal Method
MD:3.2 mm1.0 to 1.4%Internal Method
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm135ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm138ASTM D648

Process Conditions
injectionNominal 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 temperature238 to 254°C
Barrel middle temperature243 to 260°C
Barrel front temperature249 to 266°C
Nozzle temperature243 to 260°C
Processing (melt) temperature249 to 266°C
Mold temperature49 to 77°C
Back pressure0.345 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Vent depth0.025 to 0.038mm

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. at Yield
7. 80*10*4 sp=62mm
8. 80*10*4 mm
9. Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
10. by VDE
11. Tungsten Electrode
12. Surface
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