VALOX™ FR RESINS 553 by SABIC is a flame retardant, blend of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polycarbonate (PC) reinforced with 30% glass fiber. It is processed by injection molding. This grade possesses excellent chemical resistance. This is a good candidate for applications needing reduced shrinkage/warpage. VALOX™ FR RESINS 553 is used in appliance handles, spotlights, electric motors and pump housings.
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VALOX™ FR RESINS 553 properties
Electrical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Arc Resistance | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Dielectric Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Dissipation Factor | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Hot Wire Ignition (HWI) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Volume Resistivity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Flammability properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Flame Rating, UL 94 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flame Rating, UL 94 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| UV-light, Water exposure/ Immersion | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flexural Strength at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Izod | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Unnotched Izod | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Dielectric Constant | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Dielectric Constant | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Moisture Absorption | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Specific Gravity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Specific Volume | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Water Absorption | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
VALOX™ FR RESINS 553 Processing Guidelines
Injection Processing Guidelines
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Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Rear Zone 1 Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
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