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Ryton

QC160N and QC160P

Polyphenylene Sulfide Alloys

Ryton

QC160N (granular powder) and QC160P (pelletized) unfilled polyphenylene sulfide exhibits excellent thermal stability and
chemical resistance and is suitable for thermoplastic extrusion processes.

Nominal Engineering Properties
(1)
Value Test Method
Tensile Strength, MPa 75 ISO 527
Elongation, % 6.0 ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, GPa 3.4 ISO 527
Flexural Strength, MPa 130 ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, GPa 3.4 ISO 178
Notched Izod Impact, kJ /m
2
4.0 ISO180/A
Tensile Strength, kpsi 11.0 ISO 527
Elongation, % 6.0 ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, Mpsi 0.50 ISO 527
Flexural Strength, kpsi 19.0 ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, Mpsi 0.50 ISO 178
Notched Izod Impact, ftlb/in, 1/8 in specimen 1.0 ASTM D256
Melting Temperature (Tm), C 280 ISO 11357-1
Melting Temperature (Tm), F 535 ISO 11357-1
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg), C 90 ISO 11357-1
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg), F 195 ISO 11357-1
Heat Deflection Temperature, 264 psi (1.8 MPa), C 95 ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature, 264 psi (1.8 MPa), F 205 ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi (0.45 MPa), C 160 ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi (0.45 MPa), F 320 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature, C >180 ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature, F >350 ISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Exp., X 10
-6
in/in/C ASTM E831
-50C to 50C 50 ASTM E831
100C to 200C 115 ASTM E831
Flammability Rating at 1.6 mm V-0
(2)
UL 94
Limiting Oxygen Index, % 44 ASTM D2863
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assistance contact:

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P.O. Box 4910
The Woodlands, TX 77387-4910
877.798.6666



MSDS #100000000324 Revision Date J anuary 2014

Before using this product, the user is advised and cautioned to make its own determination and assessment of the safety
and suitability of the product for the specific use in question and is further advised against relying on the information
contained herein as it may relate to any specific use or application. It is the ultimate responsibility of the user to ensure
that the product is suited and the information is applicable to the user's specific application. Chevron Phillips Chemical
Company LP does not make, and expressly disclaims, all warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, regardless of whether oral or written, express or implied, or allegedly arising from any usage of any
trade or from any course of dealing in connection with the use of the information contained herein or the product itself.
The user expressly assumes all risk and liability, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, in connection with the use
of the information contained herein or the product itself. Further, information contained herein is given without reference to
any intellectual property issues, as well as federal, state or local laws which may be encountered in the use thereof. Such
questions should be investigated by the user.


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Thermal Conductivity, W/mK 0.3
Thermal Conductivity, BTUin/hrft
2
F 2.0
Dielectric Strength, V/mil 600 ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, kV/mm 24 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant, 1 MHz, 25C (78F) 3.2 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz, 25C (78F) 0.002 ASTM D150
Volume Resistivity, ohmcm 1 x 10
16
ASTM D257
Surface Resistivity, ohm/sq 1 x 10
16
ASTM D257
Density, g/cc 1.34 ASTM D792
Water Absorption, % (23C, 24 hr) 0.05 ASTM D570
Melt Flow Rate, g/10min
(3)
45 ASTM D1238
Ash, wt % 0.3 ISO 3451/1
Volatiles, wt % at 150C (302F) <0.3
Color Natural

(1) Test specimen molding conditions: Stock Temperature, 600-650F (315-345C); Mold Temperature, 275F (135C)
(2) This product is not currently UL Listed; test results indicate this level of performance
(3) Procedure B 600F (316C) Melt Temperature, 5 kg weight

The nominal properties reported herein are typical of the product but do not reflect normal testing variances and therefore should not be
used for specification purposes.