A. Schulman BMC 615 Mineral Filled, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Compound

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A. Schulman BMC 615 Mineral Filled, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Compound
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoset; Filled/Reinforced Thermoset; Polyester, TS; Thermoset Polyester Glass and Mineral Filled BMC
Material Notes:	BMC 615 molding compound is a mineral filled, glass fiber-reinforced polyester compound suitable for compression, transfer and stuffer injection molding. It is a high impact material produced in extruded form for ease of handling. Other characteristics are good overall electrical properties and flame resistance. Typical applications include circuit breaker housing, standoff insulators, bus supports and collector rings.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.88 g/cc	1.88 g/cc
Water Absorption	0.12 %	0.12 %	24 hours, 23°C
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.0020 - 0.0035 cm/cm	0.0020 - 0.0035 in/in

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Hardness, Barcol	35 - 45	35 - 45
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	41.4 - 55.2 MPa	6000 - 8000 psi
Flexural Strength	103 - 138 MPa	15000 - 20000 psi
Compressive Strength	138 - 165 MPa	20000 - 24000 psi
Izod Impact, Notched	2.14 - 3.20 J/cm	4.00 - 6.00 ft-lb/in

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Dielectric Constant	5.3 @Frequency 60 Hz	5.3 @Frequency 60 Hz
Dielectric Strength	13.6 kV/mm	345 kV/in	Short Time
Dissipation Factor	0.015 @Frequency 60 Hz	0.015 @Frequency 60 Hz
Arc Resistance	190 sec	190 sec
Comparative Tracking Index	>= 500 V	>= 500 V

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	>= 316 °C	>= 600 °F
Flammability, UL94	V-0 @Thickness 6.35 mm	V-0 @Thickness 0.250 in
	V-0 @Thickness 3.17 mm	V-0 @Thickness 0.125 in
	V-0 @Thickness 1.59 mm	V-0 @Thickness 0.0625 in

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Mold Temperature	138 - 166 °C	280 - 330 °F

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