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A. Schulman BMC 1403 Electrical Grade
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Polyester, TS

Material Notes: BMC 1403 is one of the most useful general-purpose electrical grade materials available on the market. Competitive against phenolic, melamine, and urea materials for electrical applications. Easy molding in compression, transfer and injection processes. Stable shelf life. UL® recognized. This material was formerly known as Glastic® 1403.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.91 - 1.97 g/cc
Water Absorption 0.12 - 0.16 %24 hours, 23°C
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0010 - 0.0030 cm/cm
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Barcol 40 - 50
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 5000 - 6000 psi
Flexural Strength 14500 - 16500 psi
Flexural Modulus 1700 - 1900 ksi
Compressive Strength 21000 - 23000 psi
Izod Impact, Notched 3.00 - 4.00 ft-lb/in
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Dielectric Strength 438 V/milShort Time
Dissipation Factor 0.026
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition A
 0.058
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition D
 0.078
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition A
 0.119
@Frequency 60 Hz
Condition D
Arc Resistance 199 sec
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) >= 500 °F
Flammability, UL94 V-0
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Mold Temperature 280 - 330 °F

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