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Modified PPO/PPE Resin

    • Product Name: Modified PPO/PPE Resin
    • Factroy Site: Yudu County, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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    Specifications
    HS Code 528088
    Density 1.06 - 1.10 g/cm³
    Tensile Strength 55 - 80 MPa
    Flexural Modulus 2.3 - 2.6 GPa
    Heat Deflection Temperature 1 82 Mpa 90 - 120 °C
    Water Absorption 24h 0.06 - 0.15 %
    Dielectric Constant 1 Mhz 2.5 - 2.7
    Volume Resistivity 1.0E15 - 1.0E17 ohm·cm
    Flammability Rating UL94 HB to V-0 (grade dependent)
    Melt Temperature 240 - 280 °C
    Mold Shrinkage 0.005 - 0.007 mm/mm
    Izod Impact Strength Notched 20 - 80 J/m
    Glass Transition Temperature 110 - 150 °C

    As an accredited Modified PPO/PPE Resin factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.

    Packing & Storage
    Packing Modified PPO/PPE resin is supplied in sealed, moisture-proof 25 kg bags, ensuring handling and quality during transport and storage.
    Container Loading (20′ FCL) Modified PPO/PPE resin loaded in 20′ FCL as palletized, heat-sealed bags; secured, dry, ventilated, avoiding contamination and direct sunlight.
    Shipping Modified PPO/PPE Resin ships as solid pellets in moisture-resistant, sealed bags or foil-lined containers, palletized and protected from UV. It is typically non-hazardous and not subject to dangerous goods regulations. Keep dry, avoid high temperatures and heavy compaction, and transport in covered, ventilated containers.
    Storage Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat, and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from mechanical damage and static buildup; handle with care to minimize dust accumulation.
    Shelf Life Shelf life is typically two years when stored unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
    Application of Modified PPO/PPE Resin

    Low-voltage miniature circuit breaker (MCB) arc chamber components are molded from modified polyphenylene ether/oxide compounds on injection molding machines with 20:1 to 24:1 L/D general-purpose screws and shut-off nozzles. Material is pre-dried in desiccant dryers at 80–100°C for 2–4 h until residual moisture is below 0.02%; hopper residence time is limited to 20–30 min when plant relative humidity exceeds 60% because phosphate ester flame-retardant packages absorb surface moisture and produce splay on fire-retardant grades. Melt delivery at 260–300°C is maintained with barrel profiles that decrease from feed to nozzle, and water-controlled tool temperatures are held at 80–110°C because arc chamber walls below 0.8 mm otherwise freeze before complete packing. The tool uses vent grooves at 0.02–0.04 mm depth along the parting line to prevent gas burn at end-of-fill locations, particularly around the arc runner and fixed contact insert slots. Dimensional control is evaluated on molded MCB bases by measuring boss-to-boss distance after 24 h conditioning at 23°C/50% RH.

    Electrical performance is tied to comparative tracking index data generated under IEC 60112; unfilled FR mPPE grades commonly list CTI values between 400 V and 600 V depending wall thickness, pigment loading, and phosphorous additive level. This value is used as a material class input for creepage and clearance calculations under IEC 60664-1, not as a replacement for the final MCB short-circuit interruption test. UL 94 V-0 classification at 1.5 mm is routinely available, but repeated arc interruption at rated short-circuit currents can form carbonaceous deposits on the molded surface; tooling must avoid sharp internal corners below 0.3 mm radius and gas traps that concentrate conductive residue. Tensile yield for general-purpose unfilled FR grades is typically 50–65 MPa under ASTM D638 Type I at 5 mm/min, density is 1.06–1.10 g/cm³ under ASTM D792, and 24-hour water absorption is 0.06–0.08% under ASTM D570. The material is incompatible with high-voltage arc-resistant thermoset data interpretations: although mPPE chars rather than ignites, its arc resistance under ASTM D495 is not equivalent to specialized arc-quenching grades, and contact support plates must be designed with separate metal arc barriers where high-energy arc interruption is the primary failure mode.

    Why Does Modified PPO/PPE Replace Thermoset Polyester in EV Busbar Support Brackets?

    Thermoset polyester and vinyl ester insulators retain high modulus at temperature but are not re-processable and require longer cycle times; mPPE compounds are evaluated for 800 V busbar support brackets and cell module end plates where flame retardance, low moisture uptake, and dimensional stability across -40°C to 120°C duty cycles govern the design. Glass-reinforced mPPE is typically employed at 10–20 wt% glass fiber because unfilled material exhibits mold shrinkage of 0.5–0.7% in the flow direction, while glass-filled grades reduce flow-direction shrinkage to 0.2–0.4% but increase shrinkage anisotropy. This anisotropy produces corner curling on rectangular end plates longer than 400 mm if cooling is uneven or if gate location is asymmetric. Mold-filling simulation is required to place sequential valve gates so that flow fronts merge in low-stress regions away from busbar clip retention features. The following ranges are compiled from supplier technical bulletins and are not design limits.

    ConfigurationTensile yield ASTM D638 Type I (MPa)CTI IEC 60112 (V)UL 94 at 1.5 mmFlow-direction mold shrinkage (%)
    Unfilled FR mPPE50–65400–600V-00.5–0.7
    10% mineral FR45–60350–500V-00.4–0.6
    20% glass fiber FR80–100250–400V-00.2–0.4

    The creepage and clearance calculation is dominated by CTI class under IEC 60664-1. An unfilled FR mPPE at 600 V CTI may permit material group I spacing, while the same design using a 20% glass-reinforced grade at 250–400 V can drop to group II or IIIa, forcing larger creepage distances and eroding the packaging benefit of the stiffer compound. This is the principal conflict in EV busbar support design: mechanical creep resistance and tracking class move in opposite directions as fiber content rises. Thermal-oxidative aging is characterized under UL 746B; published relative thermal index values for unfilled FR mPPE grades commonly fall between 90°C and 110°C, but the RTI of glass-filled and mineral-filled grades must be confirmed for the exact wall thickness because thin-section data cannot be extrapolated. Processing uses desiccant drying to 0.02% moisture, melt temperatures of 280–310°C for glass-filled formulations, and mold temperatures of 80–120°C to promote knit-line strength. Electric injection molding machines with closed-loop cavity pressure monitoring are used because holding pressure must compensate for volumetric shrinkage at the thick boss and clip regions; peak cavity pressure variation across a multi-cavity battery module tool is controlled within the process window established by short-shot runs.

    When Moisture Condensation and Calcium Chloride Corrosion Converge in Pump Volutes

    In closed hydronic loops, centrifugal pump volutes and impellers molded from mPPE are subjected to alternating condensation and dry heat, with water temperatures cycling from 10°C to 90°C and occasional stagnation at pH values between 6.5 and 8.5. Unfilled and mineral-filled grades absorb 0.06–0.08% moisture after 24 h at 23°C under ASTM D570, but long-term immersion at 60°C can produce small dimensional increases; bearing bores are therefore designed with diametral clearances of 0.15–0.25 mm against stainless steel shafts to prevent seizure after thermal equilibration. The material is processed at 260–300°C melt and 80–100°C mold temperatures; thick cutwater regions require a cooling time that is set by gate seal, and holding pressure is maintained until the gate freezes because premature hold release creates internal porosity under the impeller shroud. Tooling uses 0.03–0.05 mm vent depths and ejector pins on non-mating surfaces to avoid surface marks that initiate stress cracking in chlorinated water. Hydraulic burst validation is component-specific; published data for generic mPPE volute pressure cycling is limited, so where specified by pump OEMs, validation includes pressure cycling from 0 bar to 6 bar for a minimum of 100,000 cycles at 85°C.

    Compatibility with calcium chloride brine and inhibited glycol is generally acceptable; however exposure to ketones, esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, or chlorinated solvents during thread sealant application causes surface crazing and radial cracking at threaded bosses. Components must be cleaned with water or isopropanol only, and thread sealants must be PTFE tape or solvent-free anaerobic pastes. Potable water grades are certified under NSF/ANSI 61 where required; odor and flavor testing under BS 6920 may be applied to the finished compound and colorant combination, not just the natural resin. Sustained exposure above 90°C with chlorine concentrations above 5 ppm should be treated as a service boundary requiring spool or hoop-stress coupon testing because published hydrolytic stability data for mPPE in that environment are grade-specific and not extrapolatable. Concentrated oxidizing acids such as nitric acid or sulfuric acid are outside the operational boundary for mPPE and must be excluded from cleaning and process fluids.

    Polymer components for in vitro diagnostic analytical instruments, portable oxygen concentrator internal brackets, and respiratory humidifier structural housings are injection molded from mPPE grades where dimensional stability under alcohol-based disinfectant exposure is more important than optical clarity. The material is opaque and is therefore assigned to structural brackets, internal manifolds, and filter housings, not to cuvettes or transparent flow cells. Healthcare-designated grades are evaluated under ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity and ISO 10993-10 for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity; if the molded part contacts the patient or the fluid path, USP Class VI testing is performed on the complete resin, colorant, and process aid combination. FDA 21 CFR 177.144 may apply to food-contact uses but is not a substitute for medical device biological evaluation. Processing for medical parts uses desiccant drying at 80°C for 3–4 h to reach 0.02% moisture; tooling is polished to SPI A-2 or better, and external mold release is not used because surface transfer to the molded part can affect biocompatibility and alcohol residue.

    Sterilization validation follows the device manufacturer’s protocol. Ethylene oxide and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma are common because they are lower-temperature processes; gamma radiation above 50 kGy can shift color and reduce elongation at break, so snap-fit geometries must be validated on aged samples. Dry heat above 110°C is generally avoided for unreinforced mPPE enclosures because local warpage can exceed 0.5% on long flat sealing faces. The material is not recommended for implant use or for long-term blood-contacting devices; published data for mPPE in invasive applications is limited, and polymer selection must be confirmed through ISO 14971 risk documentation.

    Automotive Underhood Junction Box Dimensional Stability and Vibration Resistance

    After 1000 h of 85°C/85% RH exposure under ISO 60068-2-78, underhood junction boxes molded from mPPE are measured for cover-to-base flatness and terminal position. Unfilled mPPE absorbs 0.06–0.08% water after 24 h at 23°C, but hygroscopic equilibrium after prolonged humidity can shift overall length by 0.05–0.15%; this shift is small compared with polyamide but is still significant when connector opening tolerances are below 0.2 mm. Multi-cavity tools with 8–16 cavities use sequential valve gating and balanced runner layouts because asymmetric filling creates warpage that changes connector opening dimensions and increases terminal insertion force. Hot runner valve gates reduce gate vestige height below 0.05 mm on sealing surfaces; cold gates are often undersized and create jetting near partition ribs. Melt temperature is held at 260–300°C and mold temperature at 80–100°C; higher mold temperatures improve surface replication but prolong cycle time.

    Underhood exposure to road salt, windshield washer fluid, diesel condensate, and hot engine oil requires assembled component testing under the vehicle OEM specification. Chemical compatibility tables in supplier literature are not a substitute for testing on molded parts because the stress state at fastener bosses and snap features changes solvent attack. PPE/PA alloy grades are selected where continuous oil contact is expected; they offer better resistance to hydrocarbon environments but have lower dimensional predictability under humidity because the polyamide phase absorbs moisture. This tradeoff is the main material selection decision in the same underhood junction box family: unfilled FR mPPE for dimensional stability in low-oil positions, PPE/PA alloy for oil-splash positions. Vibration testing is performed under SAE J1455 or the OEM equivalent; published mPPE data for full assembled junction box vibration is limited, so fastener boss retention is validated by thermal cycling from -40°C to 120°C with 2 h dwells followed by pull-out tests on metal clips.

    Photovoltaic Junction Box Thermal Endurance Requires Creepage and UV Validation

    When diode junction temperature in a roof-mounted photovoltaic junction box exceeds 105°C, the mPPE body must retain enough stiffness to hold potting channels and terminal inserts without softening at the diode mounting surface. Glass-reinforced mPPE compounds are selected for this application because UL 94 V-0 at 1.5 mm and high CTI values under IEC 60112 are required for creepage distances inside a compact box. Unfilled FR grades may offer CTI above 500 V, but the mechanical load on the potting wall and the need for low warpage after roof-level thermal cycling make 10–20% glass fiber reinforcement common. The tradeoff is the same CTI reduction seen in EV busbar supports: the design must either increase creepage distance or accept a lower CTI material group under IEC 60664-1.

    Extensive ultraviolet and weathering exposure means natural mPPE is not used outdoors. Stabilized black grades are required; UV resistance is validated under ISO 4892-2 after 720 h or longer, with acceptance criteria based on delta E color and absence of surface crazing. Thermal cycling under IEC 62790 imposes repeated expansion and contraction; tool design must avoid internal notch radii below 0.3 mm and must maintain uniform wall thickness around terminal bosses. Drying at 80–100°C for 2–4 h to below 0.02% moisture is required before molding, and melt temperature is held at 280–310°C for glass-filled grades. Sealant and potting compound compatibility must be tested because some cure chemistries emit solvents that can craze the molded surface. Published data for long-term roof exposure of specific glass-reinforced mPPE junction boxes is limited to supplier testing; array-level qualification remains mandatory.

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    Certification & Compliance
    More Introduction

    Modified PPO/PPE resin is a melt-processable polyphenylene ether blend in which polyphenylene oxide is compounded with a styrenic, polyamide, or elastomeric carrier resin to shift the high melt viscosity and processing temperature of neat PPE into a practical injection moulding range. The PPE phase is produced by oxidative coupling of 2,6-dimethylphenol and has an amorphous aryl ether backbone with a glass transition temperature near 210–215 °C; the blended product retains the amorphous character while the modifier reduces melt viscosity. The term PPO is a legacy trademark for polyphenylene oxide; the generic polymer is PPE, and modified PPO therefore denotes a compounded PPE system rather than a different chemical structure. Commercial designations include general-purpose PPE/PS, glass-reinforced PPE/PS-GF20, flame-retardant PPE/PS-FR, and polyamide-modified PPE/PA66. A representative unreinforced injection moulding grade exhibits density of 1.06–1.08 g/cm³ per ISO 1183-1, tensile stress at break of 55–65 MPa per ISO 527-2, flexural modulus of 2.1–2.5 GPa per ISO 178, and notched Izod impact strength of 15–25 kJ/m² per ISO 180/1A. Glass-fibre addition at 20 wt% raises tensile stress to 90–110 MPa and flexural modulus to 5.5–6.5 GPa, while mineral-filled grades trade impact strength for lower warpage. Because the resin is amorphous, mould shrinkage is low and nearly isotropic: 0.5–0.7% for unfilled grades and 0.2–0.4% for glass-filled grades per ISO 294-4. The product differs from PC/ABS in lower density and lower water absorption, from PBT in better dimensional stability under humidity cycles, and from PA66 in lower saturation moisture content and better retention of dielectric properties.

    What Process Window Limits Injection Moulding of Glass-Reinforced Modified PPE Grades?

    The lower processing bound is set by incomplete melting of the PPE-rich phase, while the upper bound is set by oxidative degradation of the styrenic diluent and phosphoric ester additives. On a reciprocating-screw machine with screw L/D of 20:1 to 24:1 and compression ratio of 2.5:1 to 3.0:1, barrel zones are usually profiled from 240 °C at the feed throat to 280–295 °C at the nozzle, with nozzle temperature held between 270 °C and 300 °C. Insertion-probe melt temperature should remain below 310 °C; above this threshold, silver streaks from styrenic depolymerization appear within 10–20 shots and surface defects concentrate at gate vestiges. Mould temperature is the primary control for skin-layer formation and weld-line strength. Unfilled grades run best at 80–110 °C, but glass-reinforced grades require 100–130 °C to prevent exposed glass fibres and to promote packing in ribs. At mould temperatures below 70 °C, weld-line notched Charpy values from ISO 179-1/1eA specimens are typically 15–25% lower than those moulded at 90 °C. Holding pressure of 50–80 MPa hydraulic must be applied within 0.1–0.5 s of filling and maintained for 3–8 s to avoid sink opposite bosses. Flame-retardant grades narrow the residence-time window: melt-held material should not remain above 280 °C for more than 5 min, and hot-runner tips above 310 °C generate black specks within 15–20 shots during interruptions. Gate design should use full-round or trapezoidal gates with land length of 0.5–1.0 mm; pin gates below 0.8 mm diameter induce high shear heating and jetting in filled grades. Compounding is typically performed on a twin-screw extruder with L/D of 32:1 to 48:1; side feeding of glass fibre after plastication limits fibre breakage and maintains an average fibre length above 0.25 mm. General-purpose grades show melt volume rate of 15–25 cm³/10 min at 280 °C/5 kg per ISO 1133-1, while glass-filled grades drop to 10–18 cm³/10 min.

    Pre-drying limits moisture-induced blistering and flame-retardant hydrolysis. At 23 °C/50% RH, the equilibrium moisture content of glass-filled modified PPE is 0.07–0.10%; pellet moisture above 0.05% measured by ISO 15512 should trigger drying. Desiccant dryers operating below -20 °C dew point with 80–90 °C air for unfilled grades and 100–110 °C for glass-filled grades reduce moisture below 0.02% within 2–4 h. Batch-to-batch MVR differences of ±8% require barrel temperature adjustments of 5–10 °C to stabilize cushion position. Regrind addition above 20 wt% is not recommended for thin-wall flame-retardant parts because mixed melt history broadens molecular weight distribution and increases gate blush.

    Comparing Unreinforced, Glass-Filled, and Flame-Retardant Grades

    Property differences across representative injection-moulded grades are summarized in Table 1. Specimens were conditioned at 23 °C/50% RH for 48 h before testing. The flame-retardant system in the FR grade is a halogen-free resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate) or bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate) additive; published data for specific configurations is limited when the loading exceeds 12 wt% because of plasticization effects on modulus.

    PropertyTest MethodPPE/PS UnreinforcedPPE/PS-GF20PPE/PS-FR-GF20
    DensityISO 1183-11.06 g/cm³1.24 g/cm³1.28 g/cm³
    Tensile stress at breakISO 527-262 MPa105 MPa95 MPa
    Flexural modulusISO 1782.3 GPa6.0 GPa6.5 GPa
    HDT/A at 1.8 MPaISO 75-2125 °C140 °C135 °C
    Notched Izod impactISO 180/1A20 kJ/m²10 kJ/m²12 kJ/m²
    Mould shrinkageISO 294-40.6 %0.2 %0.2 %
    Water absorption, 24 hISO 620.10 %0.15 %0.12 %
    Flammability at 1.5 mmUL 94HBV-1V-0

    Impact strength in the glass-filled grade drops relative to unreinforced polymer because fibre tips act as stress concentrators; notched Izod values below 10 kJ/m² at 23 °C are common when fibre length in the moulded part is below 0.3 mm. In contrast, PC/ABS with rubber-toughened morphology often shows notched Izod impact above 40 kJ/m², which is why modified PPE is not selected for high-impact enclosures without impact modification. The stiffness advantage appears in flexural modulus: glass-filled modified PPE is 6.0 GPa, whereas flame-retardant PC/ABS is usually 2.4–3.0 GPa. This makes modified PPE suitable for frames that must carry PCB assemblies without steel inserts.

    Electrical and electronic housings made from flame-retardant modified PPE maintain a comparative tracking index of 250–300 V per IEC 60112 and dielectric strength of 20–25 kV/mm per IEC 60243-1 at 3.0 mm thickness. Relative permittivity at 1 MHz remains 2.6–2.8 and the dissipation factor is 0.002–0.004 per IEC 62631-2-1. The same grades are rated UL 94 V-0 at thicknesses down to 0.75 mm; some halogen-free systems achieve UL 94 5VA at 2.0 mm. A UL 746B relative thermal index for electrical properties typically falls between 105 °C and 130 °C, depending on grade and thickness. In automotive connector applications, the material is used where dimensional tolerance after temperature-humidity cycling is tighter than PA66; the linear coefficient of thermal expansion of a 30% glass-filled PPE/PA66 grade is 30–40 µm/m·K parallel to flow, compared with 50–70 µm/m·K for glass-filled PA66 alone.

    For hydrostatic pressure design, pump volutes, valve bodies, and water meter housings use unfilled and glass-filled modified PPE because the ether backbone resists hydrolysis under neutral and mildly acidic water conditions. Immersion in 10% sulfuric acid at 80 °C for 100 h changes tensile strength by less than 1%, while PC under identical exposure can develop hydrolysis-induced notching. The maximum continuous service temperature in hot water is 80–90 °C for unfilled grades and 100–120 °C for glass-filled grades; long-term hydrostatic pressure design requires creep-rupture testing per ISO 1167 at the service temperature. In electronics, router housings and server frames benefit from the balanced flame retardancy and dimensional stability. Parts with thick sections above 4.0 mm may retain internal stresses and should be annealed at 100 °C for 2 h before metallization or painting.

    When Polyamide-Modified PPE Replaces PBT in Automotive Underhood Applications

    Polyamide-modified PPE, often designated PPE/PA66, is specified for high-temperature connectors, exterior body panels, and underhood housings where PBT exhibits excessive creep or where PC/ABS cannot survive electrocoat bake. The PPE/PA66 morphology uses a continuous polyamide matrix with dispersed PPE domains, reducing water absorption from 0.9% for glass-filled PA66 to 0.4–0.5% after 24 h at 23 °C per ISO 62. Heat deflection temperature under 1.8 MPa is 180–200 °C for 30% glass-filled PPE/PA66, sufficient for electrocoat bake cycles at 180–200 °C without significant sag in vertical walls. Creep strain at 120 °C and 10 MPa is lower than glass-filled PBT at the same load; however, published data for specific configurations is limited when the polyamide phase is impact-modified. Compared with PBT, PPE/PA offers lower warpage after moulding because the amorphous PPE phase suppresses differential crystallinity. Against PA66, the key difference is moisture-dependent dimensional change: glass-filled PPE/PA66 retains a flexural modulus of 4.0–4.5 GPa after conditioning at 50% RH, while PA66 with the same glass content drops to 5.0–5.5 GPa from its dry value but undergoes greater dimensional growth. The material is not a substitute for PBT in hot hydraulic-fluid environments unless chemical compatibility testing per ISO 22088-2 is completed because hot brake fluids and aromatic hydrocarbons can soften the PPE phase.

    In solvent-rich service environments, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and ketones cause environmental stress cracking of the styrenic phase. Continuous exposure to toluene at 23 °C under 0.5% tensile strain produces visible crazing within 30–60 min in unfilled PPE/PS; glass-filled grades delay crack propagation but do not eliminate sensitivity. Testing per ISO 22088-2 is required for each moulded geometry and stress state. Automotive fuels with high aromatic content, aggressive brake fluids, and certain phosphate plasticizers can reduce elongation at break; exposure testing should follow expected service chemicals at maximum use temperature. Copper-based hot-runner components are avoided because copper ions catalyze oxidative degradation of PPE at processing temperatures; nickel-plated or stainless-steel flow channels are specified. Amine-based processing aids and some hindered amine light stabilizers are not recommended in PPE/PA blends because amine end-group reactions with the PPE phase can form gels and surface defects. Continuous outdoor use requires UV stabilization; unfilled grades yellow and embrittle under UV exposure unless carbon black or a UV absorber package is included.

    Typical application classes are electrical housings and connectors, fluid handling pump components, automotive underhood connectors, and structural frames for office automation equipment. Each class imposes a different priority: flame retardancy and tracking resistance in electronics, hydrolysis resistance in water handling, heat deflection and dimensional stability in automotive, and stiffness in structural frames. Grade selection therefore begins with measurement of MVR at 280 °C/5 kg per ISO 1133-1 for the intended melt path, followed by mechanical testing on specimens cut from the actual injection-moulded part, because moulded-part properties differ from ISO multipurpose specimen values due to flow-induced orientation and weld lines.

    Compliance claims for electrical and food-contact grades should be verified against the specific manufacturer’s formulated grade and thickness. The matrix below summarizes typical certification anchors; absence of a mark means the condition is not automatic across all modified PPE families.

    RequirementStandard or RegulationTypical Condition
    FlammabilityUL 94V-0 at 1.5 mm
    FlammabilityIEC 60695-11-10V-0 at 0.75 mm
    Glow wireIEC 60695-2-11850 °C pass
    Comparative tracking indexIEC 60112250–300 V
    Relative thermal indexUL 746B105–130 °C electrical
    Food contactFDA 21 CFR 177.1440Conditional; grade-specific
    Restricted substancesRoHS 2011/65/EUCompliant in unfilled and glass-filled non-PVC grades
    REACH SVHC1907/2006/ECDeclaration required per grade
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