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Flame retardant thermoplastic polybutylene

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  • UL94 VTM-0 rated down to 130µm
  • High dielectric strength
  • Thermoformable and die-cut capable
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Description

VALOX™ FR-1 film is a flame retardant thermoplastic polybutylene, terephthalite film offering UL94 VTM-0 performance down to 130 microns and good temperature performance. VALOX FR-1 film’s outstanding dielectric strength and ease of fabrication (ie: thermoforming, embossing, clean-edge die- cutting, folding and bending) makes it very suitable for a wide range of electrical, electronic and medical applications.

 

Benefits

  • UL94 VTM-0 rated down to 130µm
  • High dielectric strength
  • Thermoformable and die-cut capable

Features

  • Supports flame-retardant electrical designs
  • Reliable electrical insulation performance
  • Easy fabrication for complex components

Recommended Uses

  • Electrical and electronics
  • Automotive and e-mobility
  • Industrial equipment
  • Medical devices
  • Telecommunications
  • Consumer appliances
  • Power distribution and control systems

Mechanical Properties

PROPERTY ASTM TEST<br> METHOD UNITS<br>(USCS) VALUE ISO TEST<br>METHOD UNITS (SI) VALUE
– Tensile Strength @ Yield (0.5mm)<br>- Ultimate ASTM D882 psi 7200<br>6000 ISO 527 MPa 49.6
Tensile Modulus (0.5mm) ASTM D882 psi 277000 ISO 527 MPa 2373
Tensile Elongation at Break (0.5mm) ASTM D882 % 57 ISO 527 % 66
Gardner Impact Strength at 0.03″ (0.75mm) ASTM D3029 ft-lb 7 ISO 6603-1 J 10
Tear Strength:<br>
– Initiation<br>- Propagation		 <br>ASTM D1004<br>ASTM D1922 <br>lb/mil<br>g/mil <br>1.46<br>55 <br>kN/m <br>255<br>20
Puncture Resistance (Dynatup, 0.5mm) ASTM D3763 ft-lb/inch 199 J/mm 10.8
Fold Endurance (MIT):<br>- 0.007″ (0.175mm)<br>- 0.020″ (0.625mm) <br>ASTM D2176-69<br>ASTM D2176-69 <br>double folds<br>double folds <br>2000<br>83

Thermal Properties

PROPERTY ASTM TEST<br>METHOD UNITS<br>(USCS) VALUE ISO TEST<br> METHOD UNITS (SI) VALUE
Coefficient of Thermal
Conductivity		 ASTM D5470 Btu/hr/ft<sup>2</sup>
/°F/in		 1.35 W/m°K 0.17
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM E831 (x10<sup>-5</sup>
/°F)		 3.1 ISO 11359 (x10<sup>-5</sup>
/°C)		 5.7
Specific Heat @40°F (4°C) ASTM E1269 Btu/lb/°F 0.3 KJ/Kg-°C 1.31
Glass Transition Temperature ASTM D3417 /
D3418		 °F 183 ISO 11357 °C 84
Vicat Softening Temperature, B
(molding bar)		 ASTM 1525-00
modified		 °F 280 °C 138
Heat Deflection Temp. by TMA
at 1.8 Mpa (molding bar)		 ASTM D648 °F 173 ISO 75
Modified		 °C 93
Shrinkage at 302°F (150°C) ASTM D1204 % 0.40 % 0.40
Brittleness Temperature ASTM D746 °F -211 °C -135

Physical Properties

PROPERTY ASTM TEST<br>METHOD UNITS<br>(USCS) VALUE ISO TEST<br>METHOD UNITS (SI) VALUE
Density ASTM D792 slug/ft<sup>3</sup> 2.6 ISO 1183 kg/m<sup>3</sup> 1340
Water Absorption, 24 hrs ASTM D570 % change 0.48 ISO 62 % change 0.48
Surface Energy(1st surface/
2nd surface)		 ASTM D5946-01 – 36/35
Surface Tension(1st surface/
2nd surface)		 Dyne Pens Dyne >44/34-36
Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 – 2b-b

Optical Properties

PROPERTY ASTM TEST<br>METHOD UNITS<br>(USCS) VALUE ISO TEST<br>METHOD UNITS (SI) VALUE
Light Transmission ASTM D1003 % 15
Yellowness Index ASTM D1925 % 49
Haze ASTM D1003 % 103
Gloss over Flat Black min/max @
60°		 ASTM D523-60 – 5 ISO 2813 5

Electrical Properties

PROPERTY ASTM TEST<br>METHOD UNITS<br>(USCS) VALUE ISO TEST<br>METHOD UNITS (SI) VALUE
Dielectric Strength in oil, short<br> time @ 72°F (23°C), 10 mils<br>- (0.25mm) ASTM D 149-97a<br><br>Method A <br><br>kV/mil <br><br>1.09 <br><br>IEC 60243 <br><br>kV/mm <br><br>43
Dielectric Constant:<br>- @60 Hz<br>- @1,000,000 Hz <br>ASTM D150 <br>-<br>- <br>3.3<br>2.8 <br>IEC 60250 <br>-<br>- <br>0.0015<br>0.01
Dissipation Factor:<br>- @60 Hz<br>- @1,000,000 <br>ASTM D150 <br>-<br>- <br>0.0015<br>0.01 <br>IEC 60250 <br>-<br>- <br>0.0015<br>0.01
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 Ω-cm 1E+17 IEC 60093 Ω-cm 1E+17
Arc Resistance, Tungsten:<br>- Electrodes <br>ASTM D495 <br>s <br>21

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