ChopVantage® HP 3790 1/8 IN

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ChopVantage® HP 3790 1/8 IN is a chopped strand for reinforcing thermoplastic polyester, offering high reinforcement in PBT, PET, and other resins, used in applications like transportation and electronic components.

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Chopped Fiber

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Features: Good Strength, High Dielectric Strength

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
User Benefits
  • Compatible with various resin systems, such as PBT, PET, POM and PPS.
  • Superior dry flow performance which contributes to high compounding rates.
  • Exhibits good strength retention after dry heat aging.
  •  Imparts high dielectric strength to PBT for electrical applications, such as connectors, fuse block holders and other non-current carrying components.
  •  Provides an optimum balance of sizing functions.
  • Excellent color characteristics.
  • Wide range of versatility with respect to feeding and handling.
  •  U.S. Food and Drug Administration and current EU compliance for repeated-use food contact applications.
  •  APE Free.
  •  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,PBT)50kJ/m²ISO 179
Glass Content by Weight (PBT)30%ISO 179
Tensile Elongation (PBT)3%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (PBT)8.5GPaISO 527
Tensile Strength (PBT)105MPaISO 527
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Fiber Diameter13µm-
Standard Cut Length3.2mm-
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
  • 1,000 kg Bulk Bag
  • 612 kg (1,350 lb.) Corrugated Carton

Storage & Handling

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.