CELANESE HOSTAFORM C 27021 AS Modified POM Resin

Physical Properties

• Density: Measured per ISO 1183, it has a density of 1.41 g/cc (0.0509 lb/in³), key for applications considering weight and mass – volume characteristics.
• Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow: Based on ISO 294 – 4, the flow – direction shrinkage is 0.019 cm/cm (0.019 in/in), vital for accurate mold design in the flow axis.
• Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse: According to ISO 294 – 4, transverse shrinkage is 0.018 cm/cm (0.018 in/in), ensuring dimensional stability perpendicular to the flow.
• Melt Flow: As per ISO 1133, it’s 25 g/10 min at 190 °C (374 °F) under 2.16 kg (4.76 lb), crucial for smooth injection – molding operations.

Polymer Properties:

1. Base Material: Polyoxymethylene (POM) Copolymer
2. Modification Features:
   
   • Displays excellent resistance to a wide array of chemicals, including solvents, fuels, and strong alkalis.
   • High resistance to thermal and oxidative degradation for long – term reliability.
   • Good hydrolysis resistance, maintaining integrity in humid conditions.
   • Offers enhanced flowability, making it suitable for intricate injection – molded parts.
   • Exhibits notable mechanical properties like high tensile strength and good impact resistance.

Applications:

• Automotive Engineering:due to its antistatic properties, high flowability, and chemical resistance.
  • Interior Components: Clips, fasteners, and housing for dashboard electronics, where antistatic properties prevent dust attraction and protect sensitive electronics.
  • Fuel System Components: Pump housings, valve bodies, and connectors exposed to fuels, benefiting from excellent chemical resistance.
  • Under-the-Hood Parts: Small precision parts like gears and bearings, leveraging high rigidity and low wear.
• Electronics and Electrical Industry
  • Connectors and Housings: Used in connectors for consumer electronics and industrial control systems, ensuring reliable performance in ESD-sensitive environments.
  • Switches and Relays: Precision-molded parts for switch mechanisms, benefiting from high flowability and dimensional stability.
  • Cable Management Components: Clips and guides that require low friction and static dissipation.
• Precision Engineering: due to its high flowability, rigidity, and low friction properties, enabling the production of complex, high-tolerance components.
  • Gears and Bearings: Small gears and bushings in mechanical assemblies, where low wear and high stiffness are critical.
  • Conveyor System Components: Rollers and guides in automated systems, benefiting from antistatic properties to prevent dust accumulation.
  • Medical Device Components: Non-critical parts like pump housings or fittings, leveraging FDA compliance (21 CFR 177.2470) and chemical resistance.
• Consumer Goods and Domestic Appliances:The material’s aesthetic finish, chemical resistance, and antistatic properties make it suitable for consumer goods and household appliances.
  • Appliance Components: Buttons, knobs, and handles in washing machines and kitchen appliances, where resistance to detergents and wear is essential.
  • Sporting Goods: Components in fitness equipment, such as gear selectors or pedal parts, benefiting from low friction and toughness.
  • Personal Electronics: Casings for devices like remote controls, where antistatic properties reduce dust attraction.