The RTP series of flame retardant, glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate materials offer dimensional stability with improved heat distortion and ignition resistance performance over the base resin. RTP 305 FR UV includes additional stabilization against UV degradation.
PROPERTIES & AVERAGE VALUES OF INJECTION MOLDED SPECIMENS
PERMANENCE
English
SI Metric
ASTM TEST
Primary Additive
30 %
30 %
Specific Gravity
1.43
1.43
D 792
Molding Shrinkage
1/8 in (3.2 mm) section
0.0010 - 0.0030 in/in
0.10 - 0.30 %
D 955
Water Absorption, 24 hrs @ 23°C
0.070 %
0.070 %
D 570
MECHANICAL
Impact Strength, Izod
notched 1/8 in (3.2 mm) section
3.0 ft-lbs/in
160 J/m
D 256
unnotched 1/8 in (3.2 mm) section
15.0 ft-lbs/in
801 J/m
D 4812
Tensile Strength
18000 psi
124 MPa
D 638
Tensile Elongation
2.5 - 3.5 %
2.5 - 3.5 %
D 638
Tensile Modulus
1.30 x 10^6 psi
8964 MPa
D 638
Flexural Strength
27000 psi
186 MPa
D 790
Flexural Modulus
1.20 x 10^6 psi
8274 MPa
D 790
Hardness
Rockwell, R
119
119
D 785
ELECTRICAL
Volume Resistivity
> 1E16 ohm.cm
> 1E16 ohm.cm
D 257
THERMAL
Deflection Temperature
@ 264 psi (1820 kPa)
295 °F
146 °C
D 648
@ 66 psi (455 kPa)
300 °F
149 °C
D 648
Ignition Resistance*
Flammability**
V-0 @ 1/16 in
V-0 @ 1.5 mm
D 3801
PROPERTY NOTES
Data herein is typical and not to be construed as specifications. Unless otherwise specified, all data listed is for natural or black colored materials. Pigments can affect properties.
* This rating is not intended to reflect hazards of this or any other material under actual fire conditions.