CYCOLAC™ Resin MG37EPX

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ABS plating grade optimized for a broad processing window for both painted and plated applications. NSF standard 61 compliant (80 sq in/L)

TYPICAL PROPERTIES¹ TYPICAL VALUE Unit Standard

MECHANICAL
kgf/cm² ASTM D 638
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min 440
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min 54 % ASTM D 638

Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min 25200 kgf/cm² ASTM D 638

Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span 920 kgf/cm² ASTM D 790

Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span 28600 kgf/cm² ASTM D 790

Hardness, Rockwell R 106 - ASTM D 785

Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min 48 MPa ISO 527

Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min 36 MPa ISO 527

Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min 2 % ISO 527

Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min 18.3 % ISO 527

Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min 2720 MPa ISO 527

Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min 73 MPa ISO 178

Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min 2470 MPa ISO 178

IMPACT
cm-kgf/cm ASTM D 256
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C 25
Izod Impact, notched, -40°C 8 cm-kgf/cm ASTM D 256

Instrumented Impact Total Energy, 23°C 363 cm-kgf ASTM D 3763

Izod Impact, notched 80*10*4 +23°C 23 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A

Izod Impact, notched 80*10*4 -30°C 8 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A

Izod Impact, notched 80*10*4 -40°C 6 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A

THERMAL
°C ASTM D 648
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed 88
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed 76 °C ASTM D 648

(1) Typical values only. Variations within normal tolerances are possible for various colors. All values are (2) Only typical data for selection purposes. Not to be used for part or tool design.
measured after at least 48 hours storage at 23°C/50% relative humidity. All properties, except the melt volume (3) This rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire
and melt flow rates, are measured on injection molded samples. All samples tested under ISO test standards are conditions.
prepared according to ISO 294. (4) Internal measurements according to UL standards.
(5) Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to
differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold
shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
(6) Needs hard coat to consistently pass 60 sec Vertical Burn.
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE (i) THAT ANY RESULTS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE OBTAINED UNDER END-USE CONDITIONS, OR (ii) AS TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS OR SAFETY OF ANY DESIGN OR APPLICATION INCORPORATING SELLERS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SELLERS
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE, SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS
DOCUMENT. Each user is responsible for making its own determination as to the suitability of Sellers materials, products, services or recommendations for the users particular use through appropriate end-use and other testing
and analysis. Nothing in any document or oral statement shall be deemed to alter or waive any provision of Sellers Standard Conditions of Sale or this Disclaimer, unless it is specifically agreed to in a writing signed by Seller.
Statements by Seller concerning a possible use of any material, product, service or design do not, are not intended to, and should not be construed to grant any license under any patent or other intellectual property right of Seller
or as a recommendation for the use of any material, product, service or design in a manner that infringes any patent or other intellectual property right.
SABIC and brands marked with ™ are trademarks of SABIC or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
© 2015 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES¹ TYPICAL VALUE Unit Standard

THERMAL
1/°C ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow 6.E-05
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow 6.E-05 1/°C ISO 11359-2

Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50 94 °C ISO 306

HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80*10*4 sp=64mm 82 °C ISO 75/Af

PHYSICAL
- ASTM D 792
Specific Gravity 1.05
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm (5) 0.4 - 0.6 % SABIC Method

Melt Flow Rate, 230°C/3.8 kgf 6.6 g/10 min ASTM D 1238

Melt Viscosity, 240°C, 1000 sec-1 2170 poise ASTM D 3825

Density 1.04 g/cm³ ISO 1183

Melt Flow Rate, 220°C/10.0 kg 22 g/10 min ISO 1133

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
mm UL 94
UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating (3) 1.52

(1) Typical values only. Variations within normal tolerances are possible for various colors. All values are (2) Only typical data for selection purposes. Not to be used for part or tool design.
measured after at least 48 hours storage at 23°C/50% relative humidity. All properties, except the melt volume (3) This rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire
and melt flow rates, are measured on injection molded samples. All samples tested under ISO test standards are conditions.
prepared according to ISO 294. (4) Internal measurements according to UL standards.
(5) Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to
differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold
shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
(6) Needs hard coat to consistently pass 60 sec Vertical Burn.
Source GMD, last updated:

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SALES OFFICE FOR AVAILABILITY IN YOUR AREA.

DISCLAIMER : THE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC) OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES (SELLER) ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO SELLERS STANDARD
CONDITIONS OF SALE, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH. HOWEVER, SELLER MAKES NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE (i) THAT ANY RESULTS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE OBTAINED UNDER END-USE CONDITIONS, OR (ii) AS TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS OR SAFETY OF ANY DESIGN OR APPLICATION INCORPORATING SELLERS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SELLERS
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE, SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS
DOCUMENT. Each user is responsible for making its own determination as to the suitability of Sellers materials, products, services or recommendations for the users particular use through appropriate end-use and other testing
and analysis. Nothing in any document or oral statement shall be deemed to alter or waive any provision of Sellers Standard Conditions of Sale or this Disclaimer, unless it is specifically agreed to in a writing signed by Seller.
Statements by Seller concerning a possible use of any material, product, service or design do not, are not intended to, and should not be construed to grant any license under any patent or other intellectual property right of Seller
or as a recommendation for the use of any material, product, service or design in a manner that infringes any patent or other intellectual property right.
SABIC and brands marked with ™ are trademarks of SABIC or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
©2015Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
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PROCESSING PARAMETERS TYPICAL VALUE Unit

Injection Molding
Drying Temperature 80 - 95 °C
Drying Time 2-4 hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative) 8 hrs
Maximum Moisture Content 0.02 %
Melt Temperature 255 - 280 °C
Nozzle Temperature 255 - 280 °C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature 250 - 270 °C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature 230 - 245 °C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature 215 - 230 °C
Mold Temperature 40 - 80 °C
Back Pressure 0.3 - 0.7 MPa
Screw Speed 30 - 60 rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size 50 - 70 %
Vent Depth 0.038 - 0.051 mm

(1) Typical values only. Variations within normal tolerances are possible for various colors. All values are (2) Only typical data for selection purposes. Not to be used for part or tool design.
measured after at least 48 hours storage at 23°C/50% relative humidity. All properties, except the melt volume (3) This rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire
and melt flow rates, are measured on injection molded samples. All samples tested under ISO test standards are conditions.
prepared according to ISO 294. (4) Internal measurements according to UL standards.
(5) Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to
differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold
shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
(6) Needs hard coat to consistently pass 60 sec Vertical Burn.
Source GMD, last updated:

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SALES OFFICE FOR AVAILABILITY IN YOUR AREA.

DISCLAIMER : THE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC) OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES (SELLER) ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO SELLERS STANDARD
CONDITIONS OF SALE, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH. HOWEVER, SELLER MAKES NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE (i) THAT ANY RESULTS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE OBTAINED UNDER END-USE CONDITIONS, OR (ii) AS TO THE
EFFECTIVENESS OR SAFETY OF ANY DESIGN OR APPLICATION INCORPORATING SELLERS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SELLERS
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE, SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS
DOCUMENT. Each user is responsible for making its own determination as to the suitability of Sellers materials, products, services or recommendations for the users particular use through appropriate end-use and other testing
and analysis. Nothing in any document or oral statement shall be deemed to alter or waive any provision of Sellers Standard Conditions of Sale or this Disclaimer, unless it is specifically agreed to in a writing signed by Seller.
Statements by Seller concerning a possible use of any material, product, service or design do not, are not intended to, and should not be construed to grant any license under any patent or other intellectual property right of Seller
or as a recommendation for the use of any material, product, service or design in a manner that infringes any patent or other intellectual property right.
SABIC and brands marked with ™ are trademarks of SABIC or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
©2015Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).