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VALOX™ Resin 176

VALOX™ Resin 176 by SABIC is an unfilled, neat polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin. Suitable for processing by extrusion and compounding. It is used for fiber applications.

VALOX™ Resin 176 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Specific Gravity

1.31 g/cm³

(23°C, 50% R.H., 48 h)

ISO 1183

Water Absorption

0.08 %

(23°C, 50% R.H., 48 h, Saturation)

ISO 62

Linear Mold Shrinkage

1.5 - 1.8 %

(23°C, 50% R.H., 48 h, Flow, 3.2mm)

SABIC Method

Extrusion / Compounding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Adapter Temperature

240 - 275 °C

Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature

200 - 230 °C

Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature

240 - 255 °C

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VALOX™ Resin 176 Properties

Physical Properties

VALOX™ Resin 176 Processing Guidelines

Extrusion / Compounding Properties