| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyphenylene Ether/PPO , Polystyrene (PS) |
| Manufacturer | SABIC Innovative Plastics (GE Plastics) |
| Trade Name | Prevex |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | SABIC Innovative Plastics Prevex BJAX PPE+PS.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.01 g/cc | 1.01 g/cc | foam molded; ASTM D 792 |
| 1.12 g/cc | 1.12 g/cc | ASTM D 792 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.060 % @Time 86400 sec |
0.060 % @Time 24.0 hour |
ASTM D 570 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0060 - 0.0080 cm/cm @Thickness 6.40 mm |
0.0060 - 0.0080 in/in @Thickness 0.252 in |
SABIC Method |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0060 - 0.0080 cm/cm @Thickness 6.40 mm |
0.0060 - 0.0080 in/in @Thickness 0.252 in |
SABIC Method |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 32.0 MPa @Thickness 6.35 mm |
4640 psi @Thickness 0.250 in |
ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 35.0 MPa @Thickness 6.35 mm |
5080 psi @Thickness 0.250 in |
ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Break | 14.6 % @Thickness 6.35 mm |
14.6 % @Thickness 0.250 in |
ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 6.7 % @Thickness 6.35 mm |
6.7 % @Thickness 0.250 in |
ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 64.0 MPa @Thickness 6.40 mm |
9280 psi @Thickness 0.252 in |
ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.13 GPa @Thickness 6.40 mm |
309 ksi @Thickness 0.252 in |
ASTM D 790 |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 3.09 J/cm @Temperature 23.0 °C |
5.79 ft-lb/in @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ASTM D 4812 |
| Impact Test | 46.0 J @Temperature 23.0 °C |
33.9 ft-lb @Temperature 73.4 °F |
Instrumented Impact Energy @ peak; ASTM D 3763 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 93.0 °C @Thickness 6.40 mm |
199 °F @Thickness 0.252 in |
unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 78.0 °C @Thickness 6.40 mm |
172 °F @Thickness 0.252 in |
unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
| Vicat Softening Point | 111 °C | 232 °F | Rate B/50; ASTM D 1525 |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 95.0 °C | 203 °F | UL 746B |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 95.0 °C | 203 °F | UL 746B |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 95.0 °C | 203 °F | UL 746B |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 @Thickness 2.99 mm |
V-0 @Thickness 0.118 in |
UL 94 |
| 5VA @Thickness 4.49 mm |
5VA @Thickness 0.177 in |
UL 94 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Resistance | 60 - 120 sec | 60 - 120 sec | Tungsten, PLC code 6; ASTM D 495 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 250 - 400 V | 250 - 400 V | PLC code 2; UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 60 - 120 sec | 60 - 120 sec | PLC code 1; UL 746A |
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 15 - 30 arcs | 15 - 30 arcs | surface, PLC code 3; UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 80.0 - 150 mm/min | 3.15 - 5.91 in/min | PLC code 3; UL 746A |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| FOAM - ELECTRICAL 6.4 mm Wt Reduction, % | 10 | - |
| FOAM - IMPACT 6.4 mm Wt Reduction, % | 10 | - |
| FOAM - MECHANICAL 6.4 mm Wt Reduction, % | 10 | - |
| FOAM - PHYSICAL 6.4mm Wt Reduction, % | 10 | - |
| FOAM - THERMAL 6.4mm Wt Reduction, % | 10 | - |
| UV-light, water exposure/immersion | F2 | UL 746C |