Cuyahoga Plastics EB5000-1

Cuyahoga Plastics EB5000-1 is A U.L recognized, flame retardant, mineral-filled, glass fiber reinforced polyester thermoset molding compound suitable for compression, transfer, and injection molding. It is currently supplied in bulk form, cut preforms, and box length extrusions.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers, Mineral

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

End Uses: Tanks

Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyesters,
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester
Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers,
Mineral
Composite Materials Functions: Molding Compound
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC)

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Flame Retardant

Properties

Physical Form

Bulk Molding Compound (BMC)

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength	8 - 10	ft-lb/in	D 256
Flexural Strength	14000 - 18000	psi	D 790
Tensile Strength	6700	psi	D 638
Heat Deflection Temperature	min. 500	°F	D 648
Molding Temperature	285 - 350	°F	-
Molding Pressure	1000 - 2000	psi	-
Mold Shrinkage	0.000 - 0.002	in/in	D 955
Specific gravity	1.91	-	D 792
Flammability (UL 94 at 1/16")	V-0	-	-
Barcol Hardness	30 - 40	-	-
Water Absorption by weight 24 hours	0.02	%	-
Water Absorption by weight 168 hours	0.2	%	-
Arc Resistance	min. 180	Seconds	D 495
Dielectric Strength	min. 500	v/mil	D 149
Comparative Tracking Index	min. 600	V	D 3638

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: UL Compliant