Density

1.77

--

g/cm³

Molding Shrinkage

0.10 to 0.30

--

%

Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)

0.13

--

%

Moisture Absorption - Equil, 65% RH

1.3

--

%

Tensile Modulus

3.48E+6

3.34E+6

psi

Tensile Stress (Break)

40600

36300

psi

Tensile Strain (Break)

1.8

2.0

%

Flexural Modulus

3.41E+6

--

psi

Flexural Stress

58000

--

psi

Notched Izod Impact

2.2

--

ft·lb/in

Unnotched Izod Impact

17

--

ft·lb/in

Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi, Unannealed)

446

--

°F

CLTE - Flow

8.0E-6

--

in/in/°F

Volume Resistivity

1.0E+13

--

ohms·cm

Electric Strength

600

--

V/mil

Dielectric Constant (110 Hz)

4.50

--

Dissipation Factor (110 Hz)

9.0E-3

--

Comparative Tracking Index

600

--

V

Flame Rating 3

HB

--

Glow Wire Flammability Index

Glow Wire Ignition Temperature

Oxygen Index

25

--

%

Drying Temperature

176

°F

Drying Time

12

hr

Suggested Max Moisture

0.30

%

Rear Temperature

482 to 500

°F

Middle Temperature

500 to 518

°F

Front Temperature

518 to 536

°F

Nozzle Temperature

500 to 554

°F

Processing (Melt) Temp

536

°F

Mold Temperature

248 to 284

°F

Injection Pressure

7250 to 21800

psi

Injection Rate

Fast

Holding Pressure

10900

psi

Back Pressure

0.00 to 145

psi

Screw L/D Ratio

15.0:1.0 to 20.0:1.0

Injection time: 0.5 to 2.5 sec
Holding time: 3e sec
Cooling time: 2.5e² sec
(e= wall thickness in mm)

Storage
Ixef® compounds are shipped in moisture-resistant packages at moisture levels according to specifications. Sealed, undamaged bags should be preferably stored in a dry room at a maximum temperature of 50°C (122°F) and should be protected from possible damage. If only a portion of a package is used, the remaining material should be transferred into a sealable container. It is recommended that Ixef® resins be dried prior to molding following the recommendations found in this datasheet and/or in the Ixef® processing guide.

Drying
The material as supplied is ready for molding without drying. However, If the bags have been open for longer than 24 hours, the material needs to be dried. When using a desiccant air dryer with dew point of -28°C (-18°F) or lower, these guidelines can be followed: 0.5-1.5 hour at 120°C (248°F), 1-3 hours at 100°C (212°F), or 1-7 hours at 80°C (176°F).

Injection Molding
IXEF 1032 compound can be readily injection molded in most screw injection molding machines. A general purpose screw is recommended, with minimum back pressure.

The measured melt temperature should be about 280°C (536°F), and the barrel temperatures should be around 250 to 260°C (482°F to 500°F) in the rear zone, gradually increasing to 260°C to 290°C (500°F to 554°F) in the front zone. If hot runners are used, they should be set to 250°C to 260°C (482°F to 500°F).

To maximize crystallinity, the temperature of the mold cavity surface must be held between 120°C and 140°C (248°F and 284°F). Molding at lower temperatures will produce articles that may warp, have poor surface appearance, and have a greater tendency to creep.

Set injection pressure to give rapid injection. Adjust holding pressure and hold time to maximize part weight. Transfer from injection to hold pressure at the screw position just before the part is completely filled (95%-99%).