Altron™ PPO (polyphenylene oxide) shapes are characterized by their excellent electrical insulating properties, great stability and mid-range temperature resistance. These properties, in addition to good electrical characteristics, make these stock shapes an excellent choice for electrical/electronic applications.
PROPERTIES
Excellent electrical insulating properties and great stability
Mid-range temperature resistance
Transparent
Economical thermal performance
Good dielectric properties
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
90
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Limited
Chlorinated Solvents
Acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
V-1
Medical use
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PPO
Brand Family
Colors
Black Natural
Density (g/cm3)
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
