EK63, EKT63 (Natural)
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Ketoprix™ EK63 and EKT63 resins are thermoplastic aliphatic polyketones containing a 1,4-diketone backbone structure. They are produced from ethylene, propylene and CO with perfectly alternating olefin and CO monomers in the backbone.
These natural resins are low MF IM resins and are well suited for IM parts and lightly filled compounds. Ketoprix™ EK63 and EKT63 have excellent flow properties and are used in E&E, CAM, Auto and Industrial End Uses. These resins can also be used in small diameter pipe & profile extrusion applications.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
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Standard |
EK63, EKT63 |
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Physical |
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Density (g/cm3) |
ASTM D792 |
1.24 |
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Mold Shrinkage (Flow Direction, %) |
ASTM D955 |
1.8 – 2.0 |
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Water Content (23°C, 60% RH, %w) |
ASTM D570 |
0.45 |
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Thermal |
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Melting Temperature, (°C) |
ASTM D1525 |
220 |
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Melt Flow Rate 240°C, 2.16kg |
ASTM D1238 |
6 g/10min |
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Deflection Temperature |
ASTM D648 |
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HDT 0.45MPa (°C) |
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210 |
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HDT 1.82MPa (°C) |
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105 |
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Flammability |
UL94 |
HB |
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Mechanical |
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Tensile Strength, 23°C (MPa) |
ASTM D638 |
65 |
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Nominal Strain at Break, (%) |
ASTM D638 |
250 |
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Tensile Modulus, 23°C (GPa) |
ASTM D638 |
1.6-2.2 |
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Flexural Strength, 23°C (MPa) |
ASTM D790 |
60 |
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Flexural Modulus 23°C (GPa) |
ASTM D790 |
1.6 |
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Charpy Impact Strength, 23°C (kJ/m2) |
ASTM D256 |
20-50 |
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Rockwell Hardness (R Scale) |
ASTM D785 |
105 |
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Electrical |
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Volume Resistivity, (Ω-cm) |
ASTM D257 |
1015 |
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Dielectric Strength, (KV/mm) |
ASTM D149 |
17 |
PROCESSING
KETOPRIX™ Polyketone resins are processable in conventional Injection Molding (IM) equipment. Much more information about IM operation of KETOPRIX™ Polyketone resins is contained in our KETOPRIX™ Injection Molding Guide. Since these resins can be used in small diameter extrusions, more information on extrusion of KETOPRIX™ EK63 and EKT63 can be found in the KETOPRIX™ Extrusion Guide. The key to processing KETOPRIX™ Polyketones is to minimize holdup and residence time as much as possible. Additional thermal stability is available with the EKT resins that contain added thermal stabilizers and antioxidants.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY
KETOPRIX™ Polyketone resins are not hazardous. For information on handling and storage of KETOPRIX™ Polyketone resins, please consult our Safety Data Sheets, available from Esprix Technologies.
For more detailed information, please contact your representative at Esprix Technologies.
REGULATORY
KETOPRIX™ Polyketone resins comply with all regulatory statues in the USA.
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