Menzolit® BMC 2300

menzolit® BMC 2300 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

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
Materials Features: Flame Retardant

Applications & Uses

Markets: Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Applications: Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Other Parts & Components
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Renewable Energy
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Applications: Arc resistance BMC for arc quenching chambers, especially high fire retardancy.

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	155	°C	Menzolit
Density	1.9	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Fire Retardancy	V-0 at 1.5	mm	UL 94
Flex Modulus	10	GPa	EN ISO 14125
Flexural Strength	100	MPa	EN ISO 14125
Glow Wire Index	960	°C	IEC 60707-3
Heat Distortion Temp	min. 200	°C	EN ISO 75-2
Impact Strength	20	kJ/m²	EN ISO 179
Shrinkage	0.05	%	ISO 2577
Tensile Strength	30	MPa	EN ISO 527-4
Water Absorption	max. 0.5	%	ISO 62
Young’s Modulus	13	GPa	EN ISO 527-4

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags
Form of Supply: menzolit® BMC 2300 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.