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TYPICAL PROPERTIES MATERIALS COMPARISON
(Fire Retardant Plastics Specifications)

ASTM or UL test Property Acrylic Anodized AL FR-CP7-D Corzan Kytec Halar Halar Boltaron Boltaron Corzan
Standard   Polyproplylene 4910 CPVC PVDF 901 ECTFE 453 ECTFE 4225 CPVC 4325 CPVC PVC_C G2
VARIOUS VARIOUS Flametec® Flametec® Flametec® Flametec® Flametec® EMPIRE® EMPIRE® Flametec®
  LISTED FM4910 NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³) -   0.049 0.056 0.064 0.061 0.061      
(g/cm³) 1.19   1.36 1.56 1.78 1.68 1.68 1.46 1.47 1.5
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.2   - - 0.02 < 0.01 < 0.01 - -  
  SHEET SIZE 4' X 8' 4' X 12' 4' X 8' / 10' 4' X 8' 4' X 8' 4' X 8' 4' X 8' /10' 4' X 8' 4' X 8' 4' X 8'/ 10
  THICKNESS VARIOUS     .125 - 2.00 .125 - 2.00   .09,.125,.186,.250 .250 -1.0 .250 -1.0 .125-2.00
  COLORS VARIOUS Blue, Green,
Clear, Black,
Purple, Red, Gold		 White White Natural Opaque Opaque Clear Bright White Clear White
  GLUEABLE YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES NO
  FINISH Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth
  WELDABLE NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) at Yield 10,000   2,500 7,900 6,000 4,300 4,400 7,360 9,000  
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 16,500   - 14,500 22,000 - - 12,000 15,000 12,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 475,000   400,000 457,000 30,000 245,000 180,000 380,000 450,000 400,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 18,000   - - 8,500 - - 10,544 10,544 -
D785 Hardness, Shore D M-94   67 - 78 71 71 117 122 114
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) -   8 1.5 2 n.b. n.b. >2 2.3 3
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 3.4   - 3.7 6 5.6 5.6 - - 6.9
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
- Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) 210/99   248 / 120 212 / 100 270 / 132 194 / 90 120 / 49 - -  
at 66 psi
- Melting Temp (°F / °C) 239/115   - - 332 / 166 285 / 140 430 / 220 - -  
- Maximum Use Temp (°F / °C) 180/82   290 / 143 190 / 88 - 300 / 149 140 / 60 - -  
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick 430   - - 310 - -      
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 kHz 3.5   - - 6.9 - -      
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 kHz 0.04   - - 0.013 - -      
D495 Arc Resistance (sec) -   - - 50 - -      
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) at 50% RH 1.6 x 1016   - - 1.4 x 1015 - -      
FM4910 FLAME CLASSIFICATIONS
FM4910 Flame Propagation Index (FPI)     4.4 1.2 5.2 4 4      
FM4910 Smoke Damage Index (SDI)     0.2 0.02 0.2 0.15 0.15      
FM4910 Corrosion Damage Index (CDI)     0.6 1.1 1 1 1      
D635 Flammability 1"/min                  
  LEAD TIME INSTOCK 2 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS 2-4 WEEKS
** COST INDEX 1 3.8 + P 2.7 3.00 7.86 9.17 22.5 2.89 8.79 2.07

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.
** Cost Index is based on Acrylic Standard as 1. All other indices are proportional to this base and may vary at time of order.

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

CORZAN™ CPVC ASTM-D-1784-95 CLASS 23447-B

  • System compatibility Corzan is available in pipe, valves, fitting and sheet to construct completely compatible systems.
  • Machinable Corzan can be machined, cut, routed and welded.
  • Flammability Corzan is self extinguishing and has a flame spread of less than 20.
  • Physical properties Corzan has outstanding strength through a range of temperatures.
  • Impact Corzan has excellent impact strength.
  • Chemical resistance Corzan has excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis.

FLAMETEC™ CLEANROOM PVC-C

  • Economics The most economical sheet available for FM 4910 listed products.
  • Weldability Easy to fabricate with conventional welding equipment. It is also compatible with Corzan® 4910 CPVC.
  • Strength Superior physical characteristics to handle structural applications, inserts, machining, etc.
  • Compatibility Completely compatible with Corzan® 4910 CPVC systems and a broad range of semiconductor chemistry.
  • Fire Safe Listed in accordance to FM 4910 fire safe materials for clean room construction JI 3010757.
  • Extruded Sheet Extruded sheet offers the best surface quality and guage consistency.

FLAMETEC™ KYTEC® PVDF

Weldability Easy to fabricate and thermoplastically weldable.

  • Strength Good tensile strength and mechanical abrasion resisitance.
  • Purity An ultra-pure material.
  • Chemical Resistance Resistance to a broad range of chemistries.
  • Fire Safe Meets FM4910 criteria and is FM listed.
FLAMETEC™ CP7-D
  • Impact Strength Flexibility and strength of designs vs. other FRPP products.
  • Weldability Easy to fabricate with conventional welding equipment.
  • Economics An economical alternative for fire safe construction.
  • Fire Safe Listed in accordance to FMRC 4910, fire safe materials for clean room construction.
  • Extruded Sheet Offers the best gauge consistency, surface and tolerances.

FLAMETEC™ CPVC

  • Chemical Resistance Stability after exposure to semiconductor process chemistry.
  • Strength Structural integrity to design process tools.
  • Weldability Flametec™ CPVC can be easily fabricated using conventional hot air and automated welding equipment.
  • Fire Safe Flametec™ CPVC compound is listed in accordance to FM 4910 protocol and has a class 1 rating in accordance to UL 2360.

FLAMETEC™ HALAR® ECTFE

  • Purity Halar has a very low extractable and leaching levels for the most demanding semiconductor applications.
  • Weldability Easy to fabricate with conventional welding equipment. Extremely strong welds.
  • Strength High tensile properties and it is very ductile.
  • Economics The cost of Halar is easily offset by the expense that would normally be incurred by fire suppression equipment.
  • Fire Safe Accepted in accordance to FM4910, fire safe materials for clean room construction.
  • Extruded Sheet Offers the best gauge consistency, surface and tolerances.

OCT. 12, 2004