PPO SABIC GFN3

PPO SABIC GFN3 is a 30% glass‑fiber‑reinforced modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) material. It is well‑known for outstanding heat resistance, dimensional stability, low water absorption and excellent hydrolysis resistance.

Main Applications

Commonly used for fluid‑engineering components (pump housings, impellers, valves), water‑treatment parts (water filters, water meters), central heating components, automotive exterior parts and electrical‑electronic applications.

Physical Properties

Property Category	Test Item	Test Condition	Test Standard	Test Data	Unit
Physical Properties	Specific Gravity / Density	—	ASTM D‑792	1.28‑1.29	g/cm³
	Water Absorption	24 hrs	ASTM D‑570	0.06	%
	Molding Shrinkage‑Flow Direction	—	ASTM D‑955 / Internal method	0.1‑0.4	%
	Melt Mass‑flow Rate (MFR)	300°C / 5.0 kg	ASTM D‑1238	8.7	g/10 min
Mechanical Properties	Tensile Strength at Yield	—	ASTM D‑638	15000 (≈103 MPa)	psi
	Tensile Strength at Break	—	ASTM D‑638	116‑117	MPa
	Flexural Modulus	—	ASTM D‑790	7170‑9150	MPa
	Flexural Strength at Yield	—	ASTM D‑790	23500 (≈162 MPa)	psi
	Izod Notched Impact Strength	23°C	ASTM D‑256	2.2	ft‑lb/in
	Rockwell Hardness (L Scale)	—	ASTM D‑785	108	—
Thermal Properties	HDT @1.8 MPa (264 psi), unannealed	—	ASTM D‑648	138‑144	°C
	HDT @0.45 MPa (66 psi), unannealed	—	ASTM D‑648	147	°C
	Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient‑Flow Direction	‑40°C ~ 40°C	ASTM E‑831	2.1E‑5	cm/cm/°C
	UL Relative Temperature Index	—	UL 746B	90	°C
Electrical Properties	Dielectric Constant	60 Hz	ASTM D‑150	2.93	—
	Dissipation Factor	60 Hz	ASTM D‑150	0.0009	—
	Dielectric Strength	In oil, 125 mils	ASTM D‑149	550	V/mil
Flame Retardancy	UL Flammability Rating	1.50 mm	UL 94	HB	—
Other Properties	Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)	—	ASTM D‑2863	26	%

Processing Parameters

Processing Stage	Parameter Item	Reference Value	Unit
Drying	Drying Temperature	80‑100	°C
	Drying Time	1‑2	h
Injection Temperature	Melt Temperature	280‑330	°C
	Rear Barrel Temperature	260‑280	°C
	Middle Barrel Temperature	280‑300	°C
	Front Barrel Temperature	300‑330	°C
	Nozzle Temperature	300‑320	°C
Mold & Pressure	Mold Temperature	80‑120	°C
	Injection Pressure	80‑150	MPa
	Hold Pressure	40‑80	MPa
	Screw Speed	40‑80	rpm

Note: All information above is for reference only!