Craftech Industries’

High
Performance
Plastics Materials
Guide
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Material Summaries

ABS—Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a copolymer G10—G10 is an electrical-grade, dielectric fiberglass

made by polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the laminate epoxy resin system combined with a glass
presence of polybutadiene. The styrene gives the plastic fabric substrate. G10 offers excellent chemical resis-
a shiny, impervious surface. The butadiene, a rubbery tance, flame ratings and electrical properties under both
substance, provides resilience even at low temperatures. dry and humid conditions. It also features high flexural,
A variety of modifications can be made to improve impact, mechanical and bond strength at temperatures
impact resistance, toughness, and heat resistance. ABS up to 130°C. G10 is suitable for structural, electronic,
is used to make light, rigid, molded products such as and electrical applications as well as pc boards.
piping, musical instruments, golf club heads, automotive
body parts, wheel covers, enclosures, protective head- Isoplast®—Originally developed for medical use,
gear, and toys including Lego bricks. Isoplast is available in long glass fiber-filled grades.
Isoplast combines the toughness and dimensional
Acetal (Delrin®, Celcon®)—Acetal is a thermoplastic stability of amorphous resins with the chemical resis-
polymer manufactured by the polymerization of form- tance of crystalline materials. The long fiber reinforced
aldehyde. Sheets and rods made of this material possess grades are strong enough to replace some metals in load
high tensile strength, creep resistance and toughness. bearing applications. Isoplast is also sea water and UV
Acetal is used in precision parts requiring high stiff- resistant, making it ideal for underwater applications.
ness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability.
Acetal has high abrasion resistance, high heat resistance, Ixef ® Polyarylamide (PARA)—IXEF® provides
good electrical and dielectric properties, and low water a unique combination of strength and aesthetics,
absorption. Many grades are also UV resistant. making it ideal for complex parts that require both
overall strength and a smooth, beautiful surface. IXEF®
CPVC—CPVC resin is made by the chlorination of compounds typically contain 50-60% glass fiber rein-
PVC resin and is used primarily to produce piping. forcement, giving them remarkable strength and
CPVC shares many properties with PVC, including low rigidity. What makes them unique is that even with high
conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance at room glass loadings, the smooth, resin-rich surface delivers
temperatures. The extra chlorine in its structure also a high-gloss, glass-free finish that is ideal for painting,
makes it more corrosion resistant than PVC. Whereas metallization or producing a naturally reflective shell. In
PVC begins to soften at temperatures over 140°F, addition, IXEF® PARA is an extremely high-flow resin
CPVC is useful to temperatures of 180°F. Like PVC, so it can readily fill walls as thin as 0.5 mm, even with
CPVC is fire-retardant. CPVC is readily workable and glass loadings as high as 60%.
can be used in hot water pipes, chlorine pipes, sulfuric
acid pipes, and high-pressure electric cable sheaths. Kynar® PVDF—PVDF resins are used in the power,
renewable energies, and chemical processing industries
Halar (ECTFE)—A copolymer of ethylene and chlo- for their excellent resistance to temperature, harsh
rotrifluoroethylene, Halar® is a semi-crystalline melt chemicals and nuclear radiation. PVDF is also used
processable partially fluorinated polymer. Halar® in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and semicon-
ECTFE is particularly suitable for use as a coating ductor industries for its high purity and availability in
material in protection and anti-corrosion applications a multitude of forms. It can also be used in the mining,
thanks to its unique combination of properties. It offers plating and metal preparation industries for its resis-
high impact strength, chemical and corrosion resistance tance to hot acids of a wide range of concentrations.
over a wide temperature range, high resistivity and a PVDF is also used in the automotive and architectural
low dielectric constant. It also has excellent cryogenic markets for its chemical resistance, excellent weather-
properties. ability and resistance to UV degradation.

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LCP —Liquid crystal polymers are high-melting- PCTFE—PCTFE, formerly called by its original trade
point thermoplastic materials. LCP exhibits natural name, KEL-F, has higher tensile strength and lower
hydrophobic properties that limit moisture absorption. deformation under load than other fluoropolymers. It
Another natural trait of LCP is its ability to withstand has a lower glass transition temperature than other fluo-
significant doses of radiation without degradation of ropolymers. Like most or all other fluoropolymers it is
physical properties. In terms of chip packaging and of inflammable. PCTFE really shines in cryogenic temper-
electronic components, the LCP materials exhibit low atures, as it retains its flexibility down to -200°F or
coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) values. Its major more. It does not absorb visible light but is susceptible
uses are as electrical and electronic housings because of to degradation caused by exposure to radiation. PCTFE
its high temperature and electrical resistance. is resistant to oxidation and has a relatively low melting
point. Like other fluoropolymers, it is frequently used
Noryl® (PPE) —The Noryl® family of modified PPE in applications that require zero water absorption and
resins consists of amorphous blends of PPO polyphen- good chemical resistance.
ylene ether resin and polystyrene. They combine the
inherent benefits of PPO resin, such as affordable high PEEK—PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a high
heat resistance, good electrical properties, excellent strength alternative to fluoropolymers with an upper
hydrolytic stability and the ability to use non-halogen continuous-use temperature of 250°C (480°F). PEEK
FR packages, with excellent dimensional stability, good exhibits excellent mechanical and thermal properties,
process ability and low specific gravity. Typical applica- chemical inertness, creep resistance at high tempera-
tions for Noryl® PPE resins include pump components, tures, very low flammability, hydrolysis resistance, and
HVAC, fluid engineering, packaging, solar heating radiation resistance. These properties make PEEK a
parts, cable management, and mobile phones. It also preferred product in the aircraft, automotive, semi-
molds beautifully. conductor, and chemical processing industries. PEEK
is used for wear and load bearing applications such as
Nylon 6/6—Nylon 6/6 is a general-purpose nylon valve seats, pump gears, and compressor valve plates.
that can be both molded and extruded. Nylon 6/6 has
good mechanical properties and wear resistance. It has PES —Ultrason® PES (polyethersulfone) is a trans-
a much higher melting point and higher intermittent parent, heat resistant, high performance engineering
use temperature than cast Nylon 6. It is easy to dye. thermoplastic. PES is a strong, rigid, ductile mate-
Once dyed, it exhibits superior colorfastness and is less rial with excellent dimensional stability. It has good
susceptible to fading from sunlight and ozone and to electrical properties and chemical resistance. PES can
yellowing from nitrous oxide. It is frequently used when withstand prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures
a low cost, high mechanical strength, rigid and stable in air and water. PES is used in electrical applications,
material is required. It is one of the most popular plas- pump housings, and sight glasses. The material can
tics available. Nylon 6 is much more popular in Europe also be sterilized for use in medical and food service
while Nylon 6/6 is hugely popular in the USA. Nylon applications. Along with some other plastics such as
can also be molded quickly and in very thin sections, Ultem® (polyetherketone), it is relatively transparent to
as it loses its viscosity to a remarkable degree when radiation.
molded. Nylon does not withstand moisture and watery
environments well. Teflon® (PTFE)—PTFE is a synthetic fluoropolymer
of tetrafluoroethylene. It is hydrophobic and is used as
Nylon 46—Nylon 46 is primarily used in higher a non-stick coating for pans and other cookware. It is
temperature ranges where stiffness, creep resistance, very non-reactive and is often used in containers and
continuous heat stability and fatigue strength are pipework for reactive and corrosive chemicals. PTFE
required. Therefore Nylon 46 is suitable for high has excellent dielectric properties and a high melting
quality applications in plant engineering, the electrical temperature. It has low friction and can be used for
industry and in automotive applications under the hood. applications where sliding action of parts is needed, such
It is more expensive than Nylon 6/6 but it is also a vastly as plain bearings and gears. PTFE has a wide variety of
superior material which withstands water much better other applications including coating bullets and use in
than Nylon 6/6 does. medical and laboratory equipment. Given its many uses,

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which include everything from an additive to coatings, conditions. It can be effectively sanitized with standard
to its uses for gears, fasteners and more, it is, along with sterilization techniques and cleaning agents, remaining
nylon, one of the most widely used polymers. tough and durable in water, steam and chemically harsh
environments. This stability makes this material ideal
Polycarbonate (PC, Lexan ®)—Amorphous poly- for applications in the medical, pharmaceutical, aircraft
carbonate polymer offers a unique combination of and aerospace, and food processing industries, as it can
stiffness, hardness and toughness. It exhibits excel- be irradiated and autoclaved.
lent weathering, creep, impact, optical, electrical and
thermal properties. Available in many colors and effects, PVC—PVC is commonly used for wire & cable appli-
it was originally developed by GE Plastics, now SABIC ances, medical/healthcare appliances, tubing, cable
Innovative Plastics. Because of its extraordinary impact jacketing, and automotive appliances. It has good flex-
strength, it is the material for helmets of all kinds and ibility, is flame retardant, and has good thermal stability,
for bullet-proof glass substitutes. It is, along with nylon a high gloss, and low (to no) lead content. The neat
and Teflon®, one of the most popular plastics. homopolymer is hard, brittle and difficult to process but
it becomes flexible when plasticized. Polyvinyl chloride
Polyethylene (PE)—Polyethylene can be used for molding compounds can be extruded, injection molded,
film, packaging, bags, piping, industrial applications, compression molded, calendered, and blow molded to
containers, food packaging, laminates, and liners. It is form a huge variety of products, either rigid or flexible
high impact resistant, low density, and exhibits good depending on the amount and type of plasticizers used.
toughness and good impact resistance. It can be used in Due to its wide use as indoor and inground wastewater
a wide variety of thermoplastics processing methods and piping, thousands and thousands of tons of PVC is
is particularly useful where moisture resistance and low produced every year.
cost are required.
Radel R-5000®—Radel R-5000® is a transparent
Polyurethane—Solid Polyurethane is an elastomeric polyphenylsulfone which offers exceptional hydrolytic
material of exceptional physical properties including stability, and toughness superior to other commer-
toughness, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion and cially available, high-temperature engineering resins.
temperature. Polyurethane has a broad hardness This resin also offers high deflection temperatures and
range from eraser soft to bowling ball hard. Urethane outstanding resistance to environmental stress cracking.
combines the toughness of metal with the elasticity It is used for automotive, dental, and food service appli-
of rubber. Parts made from urethane elastomers often cations as well as hospital goods and medical appliances.
outwear rubber, wood and metals 20 to 1. Other poly-
urethane characteristics include extremely high flex-life, Rexolite®—Rexolite® is a rigid and translucent plastic
high load-bearing capacity and outstanding resistance produced by cross-linking polystyrene with divinylben-
to weather, ozone, radiation, oil, gasoline and most zene. It is used to make microwave lenses, microwave
solvents. circuitry, antennae, coaxial cable connectors, sound
transducers, TV satellite dishes and sonar lenses.
Polypropylene—Polypropylene is a thermoplastic
polymer used in a wide variety of applications including Ryton® (PPS)—Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) offers
packaging, textiles (e.g. ropes, thermal underwear the broadest resistance to chemicals of any high perfor-
and carpets), stationery, plastic parts and reusable mance engineering plastic. According to its product
containers, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, literature, it has no known solvents below 392°F
automotive components, and polymer banknotes. A (200°C) and is inert to steam, strong bases, fuels and
saturated addition polymer made from the monomer acids. However, there are some organic solvents which
propylene, it is rugged and unusually resistant to many will force it to soften and craze. Minimal moisture
chemical solvents, bases and acids. absorption and a very low coefficient of linear thermal
expansion, combined with stress-relieving manufac-
Polysulfone—This high-performance thermoplastic turing, make PPS ideally suited for precise tolerance
resin is noted for its ability to resist deformation under machined components.
load in a broad range of temperature and environmental

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Santoprene®—Santoprene® thermoplastic vulcanizates effective in a variety of applications. UHMW can be
(TPVs) are high-performance elastomers that combine cross-linked, reprocessed, color-matched, machined
the best attributes of vulcanized rubber – such as flex- and fabricated to meet most customer requirements.
ibility and low compression set – with the processing It is extrudable but not injection moldable. Its natural
ease of thermoplastics. In consumer and industrial lubricity leads to extensive use for skids, gears, bushings,
product applications, the combination of Santoprene and other applications where sliding, meshing or other
TPV properties and ease of processing delivers forms of contact are required, particularly in the paper-
improved performance, consistent quality and lower making industry.
production costs. In automotive applications, the light
weight of Santoprene TPVs contributes to improved Ultem 1000®, Ultem 2300®—Ultem® is a semi-
efficiency, fuel economy and reduced costs. Santoprene transparent high temperature plastic material with
also offers numerous benefits in appliance, electrical, extremely high strength and stiffness. Ultem® is resis-
construction, healthcare and packaging applications. tant to hot water and steam and can withstand repeated
It is often also used to overmold items such as tooth- cycles in a steam autoclave. Ultem® has outstanding
brushes, handles, etc. electrical properties and one of the highest dielectric
strengths of any commercially available thermoplastic
Torlon® (PAI)—Torlon® polyamide-imide (PAI) is material. It is often used instead of polysulfone when
a high strength plastic with the highest strength and superior strength, stiffness, or temperature resistance is
stiffness of any plastic up to 275°C (525°F). It has required. Ultem® is available in glass-filled grades with
outstanding resistance to wear, creep, and chemicals, enhanced strength and stiffness. It is another plastic
including strong acids and most organic chemicals, and which finds many uses under the hood in trucks and
is ideally suited for severe service environments. Torlon autos. Ultem 1000® has no glass in it. Ultem 2300® is
is typically used to make aircraft hardware and fasteners, filled with 30% short glass fiber.
mechanical and structural components, transmis-
sion and powertrain components, as well as coatings, Vespel—Vespel is a high performance polyimide mate-
composites, and additives. It may be injection molded rial. It is one of the highest performing engineering
but, like most thermoset plastics, it must be post-cured plastics currently available. Vespel will not melt and can
in an oven. Its relatively complicated processing makes operate continuously from cryogenic temperatures to
this material expensive, stock shapes in particular. 550°F (288°C) with excursions to 900°F (482°C). Vespel
components consistently exhibit superior performance
UHMW—Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) in a variety of applications requiring low wear and long
Polyethylene is often referred to as the world’s toughest life in severe environments. It can be used for rotary seal
polymer. UHMW is a linear, ultra high-density poly- rings, thrust washers and discs, bushings, flanged bear-
ethylene which has high abrasion resistance as well as ings, plungers, vacuum pads, and thermal and electrical
high impact strength. UHMW is also chemical resistant insulators. Its one drawback is its relatively high cost. A
and has a low coefficient of friction that makes it highly ¼” diameter rod, 38” long, can cost $400 or more.

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Material Properties

Properties Units ASTM Test ABS Acetal CPVC G10-FR4 Halar® (ECTFE)
Method

Molded or Machined? ______ Both Both Machined Machined Both

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 812.8 500 1250 400 2,000

Elongation at yield % D-638 5 NR 5

at fail 15 60 NR 250-260

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 350-400 375 360 270 170-325

yield
Mpa 2,413-2,757 2,585 2,480 1,862 1,172-2,240

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 9.9-11.8 13 14.5-17 65 7

Mpa 68-81 90 100-117 448 48.3

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 4 1.3 1.5 12 No Break

notched
joules/m 214 69 80 641

Maximum Service °F D-648 176 180 200 285 292

Temperature
°C 80 82 93 140 144

Melting Point °F D-789 450-500 347 395 464

°C 232-260 175 201 240

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 R105 R120 R117-122 M110 R90

scales

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 1.05 1.42 1.55 1.82 1.68

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 6,500 8,800-9,500 7,600 38,000 4,200-4,300

yield 61-66
mpa 44.8 52 262 29-30

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 .96-2.16 1.6 .96 2 1.09

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .14-.31 .23 .14 .288 .16

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 HB HB V-0 HB V-0

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 .3 .21 .03 .1

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Material Properties CONTINUED

Properties Units ASTM Test Isoplast Isoplast 101, IXEF® 1521 Kynar® Polycarbonate
Method 301 40% lgf (PVDF) (Lexan®)

Molded or Machined? ______ Molded Molded Both Both

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 762 260 125

Elongation at yield % D-638 5.1 6 100

at fail 140 160 2 50-250 100

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 189 261 2,901 170-325 375

yield
Mpa 1,303 1,800 20,000 1,172-1,750 2,585

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 14.1 360 41.3 6.5-9 12

Mpa 97 248 285 45-62 83

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 2.4 .6 1.78 20-80 13

notched
joules/m 128 32 95 1,068-4,270 694

Maximum Service °F D-648 248 300 475

Temperature
°C 120 150 246

Melting Point °F D-789 446-482 428-473 518 330

°C 230-250 220-245 270 165

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 R123 R116 R79-83 R118

scales

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 1.2 1.19 1.75 1.2

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 10,000 27,000 27,600 5,000-7,000 10,500

yield
mpa 69 186 190 34-48 72

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 2.78 1.09 1.35

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .4 .16 .19

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 V-0 V-0

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 .19 .17 .15 .02

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 Properties Units ASTM Test Noryl® Nylon Nylon PCTFE PEEK
Method (PPE) 6/6 46

Molded or Machined? ______ Both Both Molded Machined Both

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 500 1,500 500

Elongation at yield % D-638

at fail 25 4-6 40 150 50

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 330 410 435 185-255 595

yield
Mpa 2,275 2,826 3,000 1,276-1,758 4,099

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 13.5 17 21.8 8.5 25

Mpa 93 117 150 59 170

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 3.5 .55-1 19 7.6 1.6

notched
joules/m 187 29-53 1,000 406 85

Maximum Service °F D-648 221 220 300 480

Temperature
°C 105 104 150 249

Melting Point °F D-789 310 500-509 167 410-420 640

°C 154 260-265 75 210-215 338

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 R119 M96 90 Shore 75-80 Shore R126

scales D D

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 1.08 1.14 2.1

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 9,200 1,200-1,300 14,503 4,600-5,725 14,500

yield
mpa 63.4 83-85 100 32-40 100

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 1.5-1.7 1.53 1.4-1.5

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .22-.25 .22 .2-.22

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 V-1 HB 27 V-2 VE-0

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 .007 .6-1.2 2.3 0 .15

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Material Properties CONTINUED

Properties Units ASTM Test PEEK, 30% PES® PFA® Polycar­ Poly­ethylene
Method glass filled bonate (LDPE)

Molded or Machined? ______ Both Both Both Both Both

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 482 660 380-399 460-700

Elongation at yield % D-638 5.5 100-130 100

at fail 2.2 50-100 300 135 400

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 1,495 420 90 340 29

yield
Mpa 10,310 2,895 625 2,344 199

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 34 16 14 1.5

Mpa 233 111 97 10

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 1.8 1.6 No Break 17 No Break

notched
joules/m 96 85 908

Maximum Service °F D-648 480 356 300 212 160

Temperature
°C 249 180 150 100 71

Melting Point °F D-789 633 590 284 244

°C 334 310 140 118

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 R124, M103 R127 64 Shore R118 45 Shore D

scales D

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 1.49 1.37 2.12-2.17 1.2 .92

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 22,800 12,000 4,000 9,000 1,400

yield
mpa 157 83 28 62 1.5

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 1.4 1.13 1.7 1.35

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .2 .16 .25 .19

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-2 HB

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 .11 1.85 .15 <.01

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 Properties Units ASTM Test Polyethylene UHMW PE Polypro­ Poly­ Poly­urethane
Method (HDPE) pylene sulfone

Molded or Machined? ______ Both Machined Both Both Molded

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 1,270 2,300 650 425 300-500

Elongation at yield % D-638 18 6

at fail 400 150 45 100-1000

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 200 88 150 390 10-100

yield
Mpa 1,379 606 1,034 2,689 68-689

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 3.5 7 15 .7-4.5

Mpa 24 48 103 5-31

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 3 No Break 2 1.3 6

notched
joules/m 160 107 69 320

Maximum Service °F D-648 248 180 212 300 150

Temperature
°C 120 82 100 149 65

Melting Point °F D-789 266 275 340 630 367

°C 130 136 171 332 186

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 Shore D 62 Shore D R85 R120 R119

scales 60-67

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 .95 .9 1.24 1.03-1.5

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 4,550 5,800 4,000 10,200 1,750-10,000

yield 12-69
mpa 31 40 28 70

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 2.43 2.84 .81 1.8

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .35 .41 .12 .26

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 HB HB HB V-1 HB

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 <.01 <.01 .01 .3 .2-1.5

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Properties Units ASTM Test PVC RADEL® Rexolite® Ryton® PPS, Santoprene®
Method R-5500 NT 40% glass

Molded or Machined? ______ Both Both Machined Both Molded

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 1,413 380 500 385 810

Elongation at yield % D-638 7.2

at fail 25 60-120 3 2 330

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 420 350 18 1,000

yield
Mpa 2,896 2,410 124 6,895

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 13 13.2 18 23

Mpa 86 91 124 159

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 1.3 13 1.2 1

notched
joules/m 69 690 64 53

Maximum Service °F D-648 140 410 212 450 275

Temperature
°C 60 210 100 232 135

Melting Point °F D-789 360 680

°C 182 360

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 R115 M80 R110-120 R125 80 Shore A

scales

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 1.37 1.29 1.05 .96

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 7,450 10,100 10,500 13,000 680

yield
mpa 51 70 72 89 4.69

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 .96 1.23 2.1

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .14 .177 .3

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 V-0 V-0 V-0 HB

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 .05 .37 .08 .02

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 Properties Units ASTM Test Teflon Torlon® ULTEM ULTEM Vespel®
Method (PTFE) 4301(PAI) 1000® 2300®

Molded or Machined? ______ Machined Both Both Both Machined

Dielectric Strength V/mil D-149 600 580 830 770 560

Elongation at yield % D-638 7-8

at fail 210 10 80 3 7.5

Flexural Modulus at 103psi D-790 100 600 500 850 450

yield
Mpa 689 4,136 3,447 5,860 3,102

Flexural Strength 103psi D-790 No Break 24 20 27 16

Mpa 165 138 186 110

Izod impact strength ft-lb/in D-256 3 2 .5 1 .8

notched
joules/m 160 107 27 53 43

Maximum Service °F D-648 500 500 340 340 500

Temperature
°C 260 260 171 171 260

Melting Point °F D-789 621 338

°C 327 170

Rockwell Hardness R, M D-785 R15 M120 R125 R127

scales

Specific Gravity ______ D-792 2.2 1.41 1.27 1.51 1.43

Tensile Strength at psi D-638 3,000 18,000 15,200 17,000 12,500

yield
mpa 21 124 105 117 86

Thermal conductivity Btu-in/ C-177 1.7 1.8 .85 1.56 2

hr-ft-°F

W/m-k .25 .26 .12 .22 .29

UL Flammability _______ UL 94 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0

Water absorption %/24hr. D-570 <.01 .4 .25 .18 .24

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Chemical Resistance Data

ABS
Acetal
CPVC
G10-FR4
ECTFE
Isoplast
IXEF
PVDF
PC
PPE
Nylon
PCTFE
PEEK
PES
HD/LD-PE
PFA
PSU
PU
PVC
PPSU
Rexolite®
Ryton PPS®
Santoprene®
PTFE
PAI
Ultem®
UHMW-PE
Vespel®

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Acetone D B D C A D A D C D A A B D A A B D D A A B A A C A A
Alcohols, Isopropyl C A C A A A A A A B A A A A B D A A A A B A A A A A
Alcohols, Methyl A A C A C A B A A A A D A B A A A A B A B
Ammonia Gas D D A A A A D B C A A C A A A D A A A A C C C
Amyl Acetate D B D A B D D D B A A B D A D D D B A D A A D A A
Aniline D A D A A A C D D C A A A A A D D D A A A A A C
Benzene D A D A A A A C D D A A A A D A D D D B C A C A A C B A
Benzene Sulphate Aq. A B D A A A A C C
Boric Acid Aq. A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Butyric Acid D D D A A D A D D B A D D A A A A A
Calcium Hypochlorite D B A A A C A D A A B D A A A A A A B
Carbon Tetrachloride D A C C A A A D D A A A A D A D C B C A D A A A A A
Chloral Hydrate A A D A D A A
Chlorine Aq. D A B A C C C D A A C A D A A D C A D D A
Chlorusulphonic Acid Aq. D D C A D D C D D A A D A D C D D A A C
Chloroform D A D A D B D D D A A D C A D D D D C A C A A D A
Chromic Acid Aq. B D A C A A B C D C A A A A D D A B A A A A A C

A-No attack, possibly slight absorption. Negligible effect on mechanical properties.

B-Slight attack by absorption. Some swelling and a small reduction in mechanical properties likely.
C-Moderate attack of appreciable absorption. Material will have limited life.

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D-Material will decompose or dissolve in a short period of time.
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Acetal
CPVC
G10-FR4
ECTFE
Isoplast
IXEF
PVDF
PC
PPE
Nylon
PCTFE
PEEK
PES
HD/LD-PE
PFA
PSU
PU
PVC
PPSU
Rexolite®
Ryton PPS®
Santoprene®
PTFE
PAI
Ultem®
UHMW-PE
Vespel®

Citric Acid Aq. B B A A A A A A A C A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

Cresylic Acid D A A A A D D A A D A D A B A A
Cyclohexanol A D A B C D B A D D A D B A D A A A A
Cyclohexananone D A D A D A D D A A D D D D D C A D A A A A
Diesel Oil A D A A A A A A D A A A A A A A C A A D A A A A

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Ether, Diethyl D A D A C D A A A A A A B A A A A
Ethyl Acetate D A D A A D A D A A D A D C D A D B A A A A C A A
Ethylene Dichloride D B D A A A D D B A C D D C A C A A D A
Ethylene Glycol Aq. A B A A A A A C A B A D A B A A A A A A C A A
Ferrous Chloride Aq. A D A A A A A D A C A A B A A A A A A
Fluorine A D A D A D C D A D C A D A D D D A C C
Fluosilicic Acid Aq. A A A C A A A A D A C D A A A C A C
Formaldehyde Aq. B A A A A A B A C A B A A A A A B C A A A A A A A A A
Gasoline, Unleaded D A C A A A A A D A A A A A A C A A A A A
Glycerine A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A D A A A A A A B A A
Heptane D A A A A A A C B A A A A A A A A C A A D A A
Hydrobromic Acid A D A A A A A B D A D A A D A A B A A A A
Hydrochloric Acid B C A B A A A D A D A A A A A A D A A A A B A A A A A
Hydrofluoric Acid C D C B A D A D D C A D B A B D A A D D A A C A A
Hydrogen Peroxide .5% A D A D A A B A A C A A A A A A B A A A A A B A

A-No attack, possibly slight absorption. Negligible effect on mechanical properties.

B-Slight attack by absorption. Some swelling and a small reduction in mechanical properties likely.

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C-Moderate attack of appreciable absorption. Material will have limited life.

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D-Material will decompose or dissolve in a short period of time.
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Acetal
CPVC
G10-FR4
ECTFE
Isoplast
IXEF
PVDF
PC
PPE
Nylon
PCTFE
PEEK
PES
HD/LD-PE
PFA
PSU
PU
PVC
PPSU
Rexolite®
Ryton PPS®
Santoprene®
PTFE
PAI
Ultem®
UHMW-PE
Vespel®

Hydrogen Peroxide Aq. 3% A D A B A A B A A D A A A A A A B A A A A A D A B

Hydrogen Sulphide Aq. B C A A A A A A A B A A A A A D A A A A A A A
Hydroquinone D A A A A A B A A A A

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Iodine (in Alcohol) D A B D A D A D A A A
Iodine (in Pot. Iodine) Aq. D D D A A D D C D A C D D A A A
Lactic Acid Aq. (10%) D B A A A A A A A C A A A A A A B A A A A A A B A A
Linseed Oil A A A A A A A A A A A D A B A A B B A A A A
Lubricating Oil (Petroleum) B A A A A A B D A A A B C A A B A A A D A A A A A
Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) A D A A A A A D B A B A A A B B A A A A D A A C
Mercuric Chloride B B D A A A A A C A A A A A A A A A A A B
Methyl Chloride D C D A A A D D C A A A D A B D A A A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone D B D B A D D D D A A D D B D D C A B A A D A
Methylene Chloride D B A A D A D D D C A D C A D D D A D A A D D A
Mineral Oils A A A A A A A C A A A A B A A A A A A D A A C A A
Napthalene D A D A A A C D D A D A B A D B D B A C A A A A
Nitric Acid Aq. 10% B D A A A B B A A D A A A A A A D A A A A A A A A A C
Oxalic Acid Aq. A C A A A A C A A C A A A A A A D A A A A A A A
Perchloric Acid Aq. C A A A A D A A B A D A A D A C A C
Phenol Aq. D D A C A D C B D D A D A A D C A A A D B A
Phosphoric Acid Aq. 10% C C A B A A A A A D A A A A A D A A A A A A A A A

A-No attack, possibly slight absorption. Negligible effect on mechanical properties.

B-Slight attack by absorption. Some swelling and a small reduction in mechanical properties likely.
C-Moderate attack of appreciable absorption. Material will have limited life.

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D-Material will decompose or dissolve in a short period of time.
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Acetal
CPVC
G10-FR4
ECTFE
Isoplast
IXEF
PVDF
PC
PPE
Nylon
PCTFE
PEEK
PES
HD/LD-PE
PFA
PSU
PU
PVC
PPSU
Rexolite®
Ryton PPS®
Santoprene®
PTFE
PAI
Ultem®
UHMW-PE
Vespel®

Phthalic Acid Aq. B C B A A B B A A A A A A A

Propane Gas A A A A C A A D D B C A A A C A A A
Salicylic Acid A D A A A A A D A A A A
Sea Water A A A A A A A A A A D A A A
Sodium Hypochlorite 15% Cl B C A A A A A A D A A A D A A B B A A B A C

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Sodium Nitrate Aq. A A A A A A A C A C A A B A A A A A A A
Styrene (Monomer) A D A A A D A A A D C A C A A A
Sulphuric Acid Aq. 2% B D A A A A B A A C A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Toluene D A D B A A A B D D A D A D D D D D B C A D A A D B A
Transformer Oil A A A A A A A A A B A A A A D A A A
Trichlorethylene D D D A A D A A D D C D A D D A A D D A D A A A B A
Trisodium Phosphate B A A A A A A A A A B A A A C
Turpentine D A A A A A D D B A D C D A A D A A D B
Urea B A A A A D A A A A A A B A A A A A B
Vegetable Oils B A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Water, Fresh A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B
Xyelene D A D A A A A A B A D A D D D D D B C A D A A C A
Xylenol A D D A A D A A A

A-No attack, possibly slight absorption. Negligible effect on mechanical properties.

B-Slight attack by absorption. Some swelling and a small reduction in mechanical properties likely.

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C-Moderate attack of appreciable absorption. Material will have limited life.

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1) The information listed above is intended as a guide only.
Companies should do their own testing when using the
above materials. Craftech Industries cannot be held
responsible for any of the information listed above.
2) We apologize for any blank fields. The authors have
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