ChopVantage® HP 3540 1/8 IN

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ChopVantage® HP 3540 1/8 IN is a chopped strand designed for reinforcing polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 resins, providing excellent dispersion and mechanical properties for both PA and PET compounds.

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Chopped Fiber

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamide 66 (PA 66), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Features: Good Dispersion, Good Mechanical Properties

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Manufactured By
Reinforcement Form
Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
User Benefits
  •  Compatible with a wide range of resin systems: PA6, PA66, PET, polycarbonate (PC), polyphenylenesulfide (PPS), and styrenics.
  •  Superior dry-flow performance which contributes to high compounding rates, using both continuous feed and batch systems.
  •  Wide range of versatility with respect to feeding and handling; e.g. gravimetric, loss-in-weight, dense-phase conveying.
  •  Provides an optimum balance of sizing functions.
  •  U.S. Food and Drug Administration compliance for repeated-use food contact applications.
  •  APE Free, as well as, French and German potable water contact compliance.
  •  Supported by NEG’s extensive technical resources.
  •  Other packaging, including smaller quantities of product, available upon request.
  •  Manufacturing facilities operate quality management systems that comply with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Charpy (unnotched,PA6/PA66)88/79kJ/m²ISO 179
Glass Content by Weight (PA6/PA66)30%ISO 179
Tensile Elongation (PA6/PA66)3.55/4.05%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (PA6/PA66)9.7/9.5GPaISO 527
Tensile Strength (PA6/PA66)178/198MPaISO 527
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Fiber Diameter10µm-
Standard Cut Length3.2mm-
Standard Cut Length3.8mm-
Type of FiberE-Glass-ASTM D 578-05, Section 4.2.2
Type of SizingSilane--

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

Safety & Health

Caution

To avoid the possibility of potential injury, maintain column stability by limiting pallet stacking to two (2) high as noted on individual shipping containers

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • America
    • 1,000 kg Bulk Bag
    • 612 kg (1,350 lb.) Corrugated Carton
  • Europe
    • 1,000 kg or 1,100 kg Bulk Bag
    • 1,100 kg Octabin

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 year
Storage Information
  • These products should be stored in a dry area with ambient temperature and relative humidity, optimally from 20°C to 25°C and between 50% and 70%, respectively.
  • Protect product from all sources of water at all times.
  • A First-In-First-Out (FIFO) stock control system is recommended to minimize the influence of storage conditions.
  • Prior to use, products should be conditioned in the work area for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • If contents of a package unit are partially used, the unit should be closed until the next use.
  • With proper storage, there are no known limitations on the shelf life of the product.
  • To insure optimal performance, retesting is recommended for products stored more than two years from the initial production date.