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A. Schulman BMC 1608 Very High Strength, Corrosion Resistant
Categories:
Polymer
;
Thermoset
;
Polyester, TS
Material Notes:
BMC 1608 is a very high strength, general purpose, corrosion resistant material. Recommended for compression molding only. UL® recognized. Meets FDA requirements for food contact. This material was formerly known as Glastic® 1608.
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Physical Properties
Original Value
Comments
Specific Gravity
1.75
-
1.80
g/cc
Water Absorption
0.12 - 0.20 %
24 hours, 23°C
Linear Mold Shrinkage
0.0010
-
0.0030
cm/cm
Mechanical Properties
Original Value
Comments
Hardness, Barcol
40 - 50
Tensile Strength, Ultimate
5000
-
6000
psi
Flexural Strength
28000
-
29000
psi
Flexural Modulus
2000
-
2200
ksi
Compressive Strength
34000
-
35000
psi
Izod Impact, Notched
9.00
-
10.0
ft-lb/in
Electrical Properties
Original Value
Comments
Dielectric Strength
447
V/mil
Short Time
Dissipation Factor
0.0050
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition A
0.0080
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition A
0.026
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition D
0.115
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition D
Arc Resistance
104
sec
Track Resistance
1.75
sec
Thermal Properties
Original Value
Comments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)
>=
500
°F
Flammability, UL94
HB
Processing Properties
Original Value
Comments
Mold Temperature
280
-
330
°F
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