Material Data Sheet 9021 Ticona Hostaform C9021
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Description
Chemical abbreviation according to ISO 1043-1: POM
Molding compound ISO 9988- POM-K, M-GNR, 03-002
POM copolymer
Standard-Injection molding type with high rigidity, hardness and
toughness; good chemical resistance to solvents, fuel and strong
alkalis as well as good hydrolysis resistance; high resistance to
thermal and oxidative degradation.
Fulfils EG-directive 2002/72/EU as well as the recommendation
XXXIII for consumer goods of the BgVV, corresponding to
FDA-regulation for food contact.
UL-registration for all colours and a thickness more than 1.5 mm as
UL 94 HB, temperature index UL 746 B electrical 110 °C, mechanical
90 °C.
Burning rate ISO 3795 and FMVSS 302 < 75 mm/min for a thickness more
than 1 mm.
Ranges of applications: automotive engineering, precision
engineering, electric and electronical industry, domestic
appliances.
FDA = Food and Drug Administration (USA)
BgVV = Bundesinstitut f•r gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und
Veterin rmedizin
FMVSS = Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (USA)
UL = Underwriters Laboratories (USA)
Physical properties Value Unit Test Standard
Density 1410 kg/m³ ISO 1183
Melt volume rate (MVR) 8cm³/10min ISO 1133
MVR test temperature 190 °C ISO 1133
MVR test load 2.16 kg ISO 1133
Mold shrinkage - parallel 2% ISO 294-4
Mold shrinkage - normal 1.8 % ISO 294-4
Water absorption (23°C-sat) 0.65 % ISO 62
Humidity absorption (23°C/50%RH) 0.2 % ISO 62
Mechanical properties Value Unit Test Standard
Tensile modulus (1mm/min) 2850 MPa ISO 527-2/1A
Tensile stress at yield (50mm/min) 64 MPa ISO 527-2/1A
Tensile strain at yield (50mm/min) 9% ISO 527-2/1A
Nominal strain at break (50mm/min) 30 % ISO 527-2/1A
Tensile creep modulus (1h) 2500 MPa ISO 899-1
Tensile creep modulus (1000h) 1300 MPa ISO 899-1
Charpy impact strength @ 23°C 180P kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU
Charpy impact strength @ -30°C 160 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU
Charpy notched impact strength @ 23°C 6.5 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
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Mechanical properties Value Unit Test Standard
Charpy notched impact strength @ -30°C 6kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
Thermal properties Value Unit Test Standard
Melting temperature (10°C/min) 166 °C ISO 11357-1,-2,-3
DTUL @ 1.8 MPa 104 °C ISO 75-1/-2
Vicat softening temperature B50 (50°C/h 50N) 150 °C ISO 306
Coeff.of linear therm. expansion (parallel) 1.1 E-4/°C ISO 11359-2
Coeff.of linear therm. expansion (normal) 1.1 E-4/°C ISO 11359-2
Flammability @1.6mm nom. thickn. HB class UL94
thickness tested (1.6) 1.5 mm UL94
UL recognition (1.6) UL - UL94
Flammability at thickness h HB class UL94
thickness tested (h) 3mm UL94
UL recognition (h) UL - UL94
Electrical properties Value Unit Test Standard
Relative permittivity - 100 Hz 4- IEC 60250
Relative permittivity - 1 MHz 4- IEC 60250
Dissipation factor - 100 Hz 20 E-4 IEC 60250
Dissipation factor - 1 MHz 50 E-4 IEC 60250
Volume resistivity 1E12 Ohm*m IEC 60093
Surface resistivity 1E14 Ohm IEC 60093
Electric strength 35 kV/mm IEC 60243-1
Comparative tracking index CTI 600 - IEC 60112
Test specimen production Value Unit Test Standard
Processing conditions acc. ISO 9988 - Internal
Injection molding melt temperature 195 °C ISO 294
Injection molding mold temperature 85 °C ISO 294
Injection molding flow front velocity 200 mm/s ISO 294
Injection molding hold pressure 90 MPa ISO 294
Rheological Calculation properties Value Unit Test Standard
Density of melt 1200 kg/m³ Internal
Thermal conductivity of melt 0.155 W/(m K) Internal
Specific heat capacity of melt 2210 J/(kg K) Internal
Eff. thermal diffusivity 4.85E-8 m²/s Internal
Ejection temperature 165 °C Internal
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Dynamic Shear modulus-temperature Stress-strain
Secant modulus-strain Stress-strain (isochronous)
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Creep modulus-time
Typical injection moulding processing conditions
Maximum residual moisture content: 0.1500%
Processing Temperatures:
Cavity Melt Hot Runner Die 4 3 2 1 Feeding Hopper
min (°C) 80 190 190 190 190 190 180 170 60 20
max (°C) 120 210 210 210 210 200 190 180 80 30
Processing Pressures:
Injection Pressure Holding Pressure Back Pressure
min (bar) 600 600 0
max (bar) 1200 1200 40
Injection speed: slow - medium
Screw speed:
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Screw diameter (mm) 25 40 55
Screw speed (rpm) 120 100 70
Pre-drying conditions:
It is normally not necessary to dry HOSTAFORM. However, should there be surface moisture (condensate) on the molding
compound as a result of incorrect storage, drying is required. A circulating air drying cabinet can be used for this purpose if
the granul
The product can then be stored in standard conditions until processed.
Drying time: 3 - 4 h
Drying temperature: 120 - 140 °C
Special information:
No special information available.
Injection Molding
Standard injection moulding machines with three phase (15 to 25 D)
plasticating screws will fit.
Melt temperature 190-230 °C
Mould temperature 60-120 °C
Film Extrusion
Standard extruders with grooved feed zone and short compression
screws (minimum 25 D) will fit.
Melt temperature 180-190 °C
Other Extrusion
Standard extruders with grooved feed zone and short compression
screws (minimum 25 D) will fit.
Melt temperature 180-190 °C
Profile Extrusion
Standard extruders with grooved feed zone and short compression
screws (minimum 25 D) will fit.
Melt temperature 180-190 °C
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Sheet Extrusion
Standard extruders with grooved feed zone and short compression
screws (minimum 25 D) will fit.
Melt temperature 180-190 °C
Contact Information
Americas
Ticona
Product Information Service
8040 Dixie Highway
Florence, KY 41042
USA
Tel.: +1-800-833-4882
Tel.: +1-859-372-3244
email: prodinfo@ticona.com
Ticona on the web: www.ticona.com
Customer Service
Tel.: +1-800-526-4960
Tel.: +1-859-372-3214
Fax: +1-859-372-3125
Europe
Ticona GmbH
Information Service
Tel.: +49 (0) 180-5842662 (Germany)*
+49 (0) 69-30516299 (Europe)
Fax: +49 (0) 180-2021202 (Germany & Europe)**
email: infoservice@ticona.de
Internet: www.ticona.com
*starting 01.01.2007 0,14€/minute + local landline rates
**0,06€/Call + local landline rates
General Disclaimer
NOTICE TO USERS: Values shown are based on testing of laboratory test specimens and represent data that fall within the standard range
of properties for natural material. These values alone do not represent a sufficient basis for any part design and are not intended for use in
establishing maximum, minimum, or ranges of values for specification purposes. Colorants or other additives may cause significant variations
in data values.
Properties of molded parts can be influenced by a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to, material selection, additives, part
design, processing conditions and environmental exposure. Any determination of the suitability of a particular material and part design for any
use contemplated by the users and the manner of such use is the sole responsibility of the users, who must assure themselves that the
material as subsequently processed meets the needs of their particular product or use.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this publication is accurate; however, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for
the accuracy and completeness of such information. The information contained in this publication should not be construed as a promise or
guarantee of specific properties of our products. It is the sole responsibility of the users to investigate whether any existing patents are
infringed by the use of the materials mentioned in this publication.
Moreover, there is a need to reduce human exposure to many materials to the lowest practical limits in view of possible adverse effects. To
the extent that any hazards may have been mentioned in this publication, we neither suggest nor guarantee that such hazards are the only
ones that exist. We recommend that persons intending to rely on any recommendation or to use any equipment, processing technique or
material mentioned in this publication should satisfy themselves that they can meet all applicable safety and health standards.
We strongly recommend that users seek and adhere to the manufacturer’s current instructions for handling each material they use, and
entrust the handling of such material to adequately trained personnel only. Please call the telephone numbers listed (+49 (0) 69 30516299 for
Europe and +1 859-372-3244 for the Americas) for additional technical information. Call Customer Services for the appropriate Materials
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) before attempting to process our products.
The products mentioned herein are not intended for use in medical or dental implants.
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