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- Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Modulus 2700.0 MPa ISO 527-1/-2 Yield Stress (50 mm/min) 64 MPa ISO 527-1/-2 Yield Strain (50 mm/min) 10.7 % ISO 527-1/-2 Nominal Strain at Break, 50 mm/min 32 % ISO 527-1/-2 Tensile Creep Modulus (1000 H, Strain < 0.5%, at 23°C) 1400 MPa ISO 899-1 Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (at 23°C) 270 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (at -30°C) 250 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) 6.5 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) 5.5 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Izod Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) 6 kJ/m² ISO 180/A Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) 5.5 kJ/m² ISO 180/A Ball Indentation Hardness (at 358 N/30 S) 135 MPa ISO 2039-1 Flexural Modulus 2500.0 MPa ISO 178 - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Polymer Abbreviation (at 23°C) POM - - Density (at 23°C) 1410 kg/m³ ISO 1183 Water Absorption (Equilibrium in Water, at 23°C) 0.9 % similar to ISO 62 Moisture Absorption, (Equilibrium at 23°C/50% r.h) 0.2 % similar to ISO 62 Bulk Density (at 23 °C ) approx. 850 g/l - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions HDT A (1.80 MPa) 95 °C ISO 75-1/-2 Service Temperature (Short Cycle Operation) max. 100 °C - Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, Longitudinal (at 23°C - 55°C) 110.0x10⁻⁶ /K ISO 11359-1/-2 - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) 3.8 - IEC 62631-2-1 Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 50.0x10⁻⁴ IEC 62631-2-1 Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁰ Ohm.m IEC 62631-3-1 Comparative Tracking Index - CTI 600 - IEC 60112,Test LIquid A Surface Resistivity 1×10¹² Ohm IEC 62631-3-2 - Flammability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ul94 Rating (at 1.5 mm Thickness) HB class IEC 60695-11-10 Automotive Materials (Thickness D > 1 mm) ³ Passed - ISO 3795, FMVSS 302 Testing of Materials for Automobile Interior, Burning Rate < 100 mm/min, D < 1 mm Passed - FMVSS 302 - Injection Molding
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melt Temperature (Range) 190 - 230 °C Mold Temperature (Range) 60 - 120 °C - Residence Time max. 10 min - - Drying
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Moisture Content max. 0.2 % - Dryer Temperature ¹ 100 °C - Drying Time 3 h - - Machine Settings
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Temperature Hopper Throat 80 °C - Cylinder Temperature 1 (Feed Zone) 200 °C - Cylinder Temperature 2 (Compression) 200 °C - Cylinder Temperature 3 (Metering - Zone, in Front of The Screw) 200 °C - Cylinder Temperature 4 (Nozzle) 200 °C - Peripheral Screw Speed 0.3 m/s - - Processing Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melting Temperature 166 °C ISO 11357-1/-3,DSC Melt Volume-Flow Rate at 190 °C and 2.16 kg 7.5 cm³/10min ISO 1133 Melt Temperature (Injection Molding) 190 - 230 °C - Mold Temperature (Injection Molding) 60 - 120 °C - Molding Shrinkage (Parallel) 2.1 % ISO 294-4 Molding Shrinkage (Normal) 2.1 % ISO 294-4 - Note
- The granules or pellets in their original packaging can generally be processed without any special preliminary treatment. However, granules or pellets which have become moist due to prolonged or incorrect storage must be dried in suitable dryers, e.g. dehumidifying dryers.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Safety & Health
- Product Safety
- Ultraform® is not a hazardous material as defined in the German Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.
- If Ultraform® is processed properly little or no formaldehyde occurs in the region of the processing machine. Measures should be taken to ensure ventilation and venting of the work area, preferably by means of an extraction hood over the barrel unit.
- Ultraform® decomposes when subjected to excessive heat. The decomposition products formed in this case consist almost exclusively of formaldehyde, a gas which has a pungent smell even at very low concentrations and irritates the mucous membranes. Decomposition can rapidly result in the build-up of a high gas pressure in the barrel of the processing unit. If the die is sealed there may be a sudden release of pressure via the filling hopper.
- Contamination of Ultraform® by thermoplastics that cause decomposition of polyacetals, e.g. PVC or plastics containing halogenated fire protection agents, must be avoided under all circumstances. Even small quantities can cause uncontrolled and rapid decomposition of Ultraform® during processing.
- If processing with color masterbatches or functional batches is intended, the compatibility of the components must be
- established by suitable trials. Processing with incompatible masterbatches may result in decomposition and release of gaseous formaldehyde.
- Pellets and finished parts must not be allowed to come into contact with strong acids (especially concentrated hydrochloric acid) since they cause Ultraform® to decompose.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Standard packs are 25 kg PE bag and 1000 kg Octabin (octagonal container).
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- Min. 1 year
- Storage Information
- Ultraform® is not subject to change when it is stored in dry, ventilated rooms.
- After relatively long storage (>1 year) or when handling material from previously opened containers, preliminary drying is recommended in order to remove any moisture which has been absorbed.