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A. Schulman BMC 304 Automotive Grade Molding Compound
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Polyester, TS; Thermoset Polyester Glass Filled BMC

Material Notes: BMC 304 is a low profile, automotive grade molding compound that is suitable for Injection, Compression or Transfer molding operations. BMC 304 can be coated using traditional or electrostatic coating systems and demonstrates excellent adhesion characteristics. BMC 304 can be supplied in logs, slugs or bulk form.

Typical applications include Automotive Headlamp and Foglamp Reflectors, and Automotive Body Panels.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.75 - 2.05 g/cc
Filler Content 10 - 25 %
Water Absorption 0.10 - 0.30 %24 hours, 23°C
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.00 - 0.0010 cm/cm
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Barcol 40 - 60
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 5000 - 9000 psi
Flexural Strength 10000 - 22000 psi
Flexural Modulus 1500 - 2200 ksi
Compressive Strength 16000 - 22000 psi
Izod Impact, Notched 2.00 - 9.00 ft-lb/in
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 425 - 500 °F
Flammability, UL94 HB
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Mold Temperature 300 - 350 °F

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