PPO Asahi Kasei 540Z
PPO Asahi Kasei 540Z (Japan)
PPO Asahi Kasei 540Z is an unreinforced, flame‑retardant modified PPE (PPO) resin. It features excellent electrical insulation, good water resistance, favorable dimensional stability and high thermal stability.
Main Applications
Electrical‑Electronic Industry: electronic components, plugs, switches, etc.
Automotive Industry: wheel covers, exterior body panels, exterior trims and interior parts.
Mechanical & Chemical Industry: industrial components requiring weather resistance and flame retardancy.
Physical Properties
| Property | Condition | Data | Unit | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molding Shrinkage | — | 0.5‑0.7 | % | ASTM D‑955 |
| Elongation at Break | 23°C | 50 (ASTM), 13 (ISO) | % | ASTM D‑638 , ISO 527‑2 |
| Flexural Strength | 23°C | 98.0 (ISO), 1000 (ASTM) | MPa, Kg/cm² | ISO 178 , ASTM D‑790 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Condition | Data | Unit | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient | ‑30 ~ 65°C, flow direction | 7.0E‑5 | cm/cm/°C | ISO 11359‑2 |
Electrical Properties
| Property | Condition | Data | Unit | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistivity | 23°C | 1.0E+16 | ohms | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Strength | 2.00 mm | 29 | kV/mm | IEC 60243‑1 |
| Dissipation Factor | 100 Hz / 1 MHz | 3.0E‑3 / 4.0E‑3 | — | IEC 60250 |
Processing Parameters
| Process Parameter | Recommended Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 90‑100 | °C |
| Drying Time | 2.0‑4.0 | h |
| Melt Processing Temperature | 240‑300 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 50‑80 | °C |
Note: All information above is for reference only!



