Menzolit® BMC 1400

menzolit® BMC 1400 is a bulk molding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin. The product is glass fiber reinforced and contains mineral fillers. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets nor is smoke generation excessive. The material is injection molded in heated steel molds. It is recommended to work with chrome plated tools. It does not contain any halogens nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

Brand: Menzolit (45 products)

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers, Mineral

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Door Panels, Side Panels

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyesters
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

Labeling Claims: Halogen-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Applications: Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Exterior & Body,
Interior
Composites End Use: Door Panels,
Side Panels
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Applications: High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Examples are valve cover, carburettor housings.

Properties

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity	10^12	Ohm	IEC 60093
Comparative Tracking Index	CTI600	Level	IEC 60112
Continuous Service Temp	170	°C	Menzolit
Density	1.9	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Flex Modulus	10	GPa	EN ISO 14125
Flexural Strength	125	MPa	EN ISO 14125
Heat Distortion Temp	min. 200	°C	EN ISO 75-2
Impact Strength	35	kJ/m²	EN ISO 179
Shrinkage	0.05	%	ISO 2577
Tensile Strength	35	MPa	EN ISO 527-4
Water Absorption	max. 0.3	%	ISO 62
Young’s Modulus	13	GPa	EN ISO 527-4

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags
Form of Supply: menzolit® BMC 1400 is packaged in styrene tight bags and placed in cardboard or wooden boxes. Various kinds of packaging available. For alternative packaging please contact our technical service team. Available in limited colors.