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Menzolit® SMC 1400

menzolit® SMC 1400 is a sheet 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 compression molded in heated steel molds. It is recommended to work with chrome plated tools. The product contains no halogens or heavy metals nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

Brand: Menzolit (45 products)

Functions: Molding Compound

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers, Mineral

Processing Methods: Compression 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
Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Halogen-free

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Industrial
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Exterior & Body,
Interior
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Other Industrial Applications
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Renewable Energy
Composites End Use
Door Panels,
Side Panels
Composites Processing Methods
Compression Molding
Applications

High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants, brake fluid and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Typical applications are oil pan or valve cover.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity10^12OhmIEC 60093
Comparative Tracking IndexCTI600LevelIEC 60112
Continuous Service Temp170°CMenzolit
Density1.9g/cm³ISO 1183
Flex Modulus10GPaEN ISO 14125
Flexural Strength220MPaEN ISO 14125
Heat Distortion Tempmin. 200°CEN ISO 75-2
Impact Strength100kJ/m²EN ISO 179
Shrinkage0.05%ISO 2577
Tensile Strength130MPaEN ISO 527-4
Water Absorptionmax. 0.3%ISO 62
Young’s Modulus10GPaEN ISO 527-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
REACH (Europe),
SVHC Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Rolls
Form of Supply

menzolit® SMC 1400 is produced in a standard width of 1500 mm. It is supplied on rolls holding up to 1500 kg. It is possible to have it folded and packed in cardboard/wooden crates. In any case a styrene barrier film wrapping is being used. For alternative packaging please contact our technical service team. Available in limited colors.