Attributes and features include:- High-temperature assembly: Withstands SMT reflow soldering
- High-temperature service: Retains useful strength, toughness with age
- Chemical resistance: auto fluids, circuit board cleaning agents and more
- Excellent colorability
- Hydrolysis resistance: Performs well in USCAR Class 4 tests
- Dimensional stability: Negligible moisture effect
- Arc tracking resistance: A valuable asset for 42-volt auto electrical applications
Applications include a wide range of injection molded components for electrical, electronics, automotive, appliance, and other industrial and consumer products. Typical parts include circuit board connectors, automotive connectors (headers), lamp sockets and relays. Specific Notes for this grade: A 15% glass reinforced high performance polyester resin suitable for repeated-use food-contact US FDA applications Information provided by DuPont. Celenese acquired the Thermx product line from DuPont in 2010. |
Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate |