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TI1 = Temperature Index

resistance between -40°C and 121°C.
Partially Crystalline Amorphous impact strength, as well as tear and flex-fatigue
rubber with good chemical resistance, toughness,
they need. Provides the softness, flexibility and resistance of
to Celanese for the technical solutions elastomer (TPC-ET)
CFR-TP
UHMW-PE

LFRT
TPC-ET
wonder manufacturers at every level turn • Riteflex® thermoplastic polyester
POM PPO

Price/Performance
the product development cycle. It is no
PA 6/66 PBT COC
and engineering support throughout and excellent processability.
PET (TI1 > 90°C)
PC Polymers (ETP) thermoplastics, we offer critical design resistance, dimensional stability, fast molding cycles
PA46 PSU Engineering specifications. Beyond high performance CTI and arc resistance, chemical and hydrolysis
PPA PCT PAR consolidate parts and meet tough applications. High temperature resistance, high
PPS
PES
PAI
LCP PEI
designers reduce component weight, demanding automotive and electrical/electronics
FP
meet it. Our engineered materials help High temperature polyester, well suited for
PI (TI1 > 150°C)
PEEK
Polymers (HPP) are a Celanese polymer can help you terephthalate (PCT)
High-Performance Whatever your product challenge, chances • Thermx® polycyclohexylene dimethylene
very thin-walled applications.
temperature to 240°C and chemical resistance in
precise and stable dimensions, high service
thermoplastics that can deliver exceptionally
Highly crystalline, thermotropic (melt-orienting)
• Vectra® and Zenite® liquid crystal polymer (LCP)
chemicals, solvents, oils and greases.
resistance. Also offers resistance to a wide range of
low moisture absorption and powerful insulation
temperatures, as well as excellent dimensional stability,
and toughness, offering low creep even at high
Fast-cycling resin with high strength, rigidity
• Celanex® thermoplastic polyester (PBT)
and alkali resistance.
toughness and rigidity, along with moisture, solvent
creep resistance down to -40°C. Exhibit excellent
Deliver outstanding wear, long-term fatigue and
• Hostaform® and Celcon® acetal copolymer (POM)

Portfolio of Engineered Materials

high performance applications around the world. Celanese Delivers a Complete
Celanese is a leading manufacturer of engineered materials, offering solutions in

ENGINEERED MATERIALS
celanese.com/engineered-materials
• Fortron® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Often chosen over metals and thermosets, it’s
a dimensionally stable, hard and rigid polymer
that withstands temperatures to 200°C. It has
excellent chemical, creep and moisture resistance Contact Information
and is flame retardant.
Americas
8040 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042 USA
• Celstran,® Compel® and Factor® long fiber Product Information Service
reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT) t: +1-800-833-4882 t: +1-859-372-3244
Provide superior mechanical integrity in large parts Customer Service
and structural profiles. Long fibers of glass, carbon, t: +1-800-526-4960 t: +1-859-372-3214
aramid or stainless steel are chemically coupled to e: info-engineeredmaterials-am@celanese.com
a base resin to offer excellent dimensional stability, Europe
impact strength, rigidity and fatigue resistance. Am Unisys-Park 1, 65843 Sulzbach, Germany
Product Information Service
• Celstran® continuous fiber reinforced t: +(00)-800-86427-531 t: +49-(0)-69-45009-1011
thermoplastic (CFR-TP) e: info-engineeredmaterials-eu@celanese.com
For the easy processing of TPS with the outstanding Asia
mechanical and thermal performance of composites, 4560 Jinke Road, Zhang Jiang Hi Tech Park
this material can extend the range of physical Shanghai 201203 PRC
properties attainable with reinforced thermoplastics Customer Service
by up to an order of magnitude. t: +86 21 3861 9266 f: +86 21 3861 9599
e: info-engineeredmaterials-asia@celanese.com
• Impet® thermoplastic polyester (PET)
Outstanding physical properties and superior
thermal and chemical resistance, with the added
ability to support higher temperature exposure.

• Vandar® thermoplastic polyester alloys (PBT)

Copyright © 2013 Celanese or its affiliates.
Combines high ductility and good stiffness with the All rights reserved.

Engineered Materials
excellent chemical and thermal resistance of polyester.
This publication was printed on 17 September 2013 based
• GUR® ultra-high molecular weight on Celanese’s present state of knowledge, and Celanese
polyethylene (UHMW-PE)
undertakes no obligation to update it. Because conditions PERFORMANCE DRIVEN SOLUTIONS™
of product use are outside Celanese’s control, Celanese
Excellent wear resistance, extremely high notched makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no
impact strength, low friction loss values, high energy liability in connection with any use of this information.
Nothing herein is intended as a license to operate under
absorption at high stress rates, excellent chemical or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
resistance, very good noise reduction, biocompatibility
and light weight (0.930 g/cm3).
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1
TI = Temperature Index
resistance between -40°C and 121°C.
Partially Crystalline Amorphous impact strength, as well as tear and flex-fatigue
rubber with good chemical resistance, toughness,
they need. Provides the softness, flexibility and resistance of
to Celanese for the technical solutions
CFR-TP elastomer (TPC-ET)
LFRT wonder manufacturers at every level turn
TPC-ET PPO
POM
• Riteflex® thermoplastic polyester
the product development cycle. It is no
PA 6/66 COC
UHMW-PE

PBT
and engineering support throughout and excellent processability.
PET (TI1 > 90°C)
PC Polymers (ETP) thermoplastics, we offer critical design resistance, dimensional stability, fast molding cycles
PA46 PSU Engineering specifications. Beyond high performance CTI and arc resistance, chemical and hydrolysis
PPA PCT PAR consolidate parts and meet tough applications. High temperature resistance, high
PPS
Price/Performance

PAI PES
LCP PEI
designers reduce component weight, demanding automotive and electrical/electronics
FP
meet it. Our engineered materials help High temperature polyester, well suited for
PI (TI1 > 150°C)
PEEK are a Celanese polymer can help you terephthalate (PCT)
Polymers (HPP)
High-Performance Whatever your product challenge, chances • Thermx® polycyclohexylene dimethylene
very thin-walled applications.
temperature to 240°C and chemical resistance in
precise and stable dimensions, high service
thermoplastics that can deliver exceptionally
Highly crystalline, thermotropic (melt-orienting)
• Vectra® and Zenite® liquid crystal polymer (LCP)
chemicals, solvents, oils and greases.
resistance. Also offers resistance to a wide range of
low moisture absorption and powerful insulation
temperatures, as well as excellent dimensional stability,
and toughness, offering low creep even at high
Fast-cycling resin with high strength, rigidity
• Celanex® thermoplastic polyester (PBT)
and alkali resistance.
toughness and rigidity, along with moisture, solvent
creep resistance down to -40°C. Exhibit excellent
Deliver outstanding wear, long-term fatigue and
• Hostaform® and Celcon® acetal copolymer (POM)
Portfolio of Engineered Materials
high performance applications around the world. Celanese Delivers a Complete
Celanese is a leading manufacturer of engineered materials, offering solutions in
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
celanese.com/engineered-materials
• Fortron® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Often chosen over metals and thermosets, it’s
a dimensionally stable, hard and rigid polymer
that withstands temperatures to 200°C. It has
excellent chemical, creep and moisture resistance Contact Information
and is flame retardant.
Americas
8040 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042 USA
• Celstran,® Compel® and Factor® long fiber Product Information Service
reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT) t: +1-800-833-4882 t: +1-859-372-3244
Provide superior mechanical integrity in large parts Customer Service
and structural profiles. Long fibers of glass, carbon, t: +1-800-526-4960 t: +1-859-372-3214
aramid or stainless steel are chemically coupled to e: info-engineeredmaterials-am@celanese.com
a base resin to offer excellent dimensional stability, Europe
impact strength, rigidity and fatigue resistance. Am Unisys-Park 1, 65843 Sulzbach, Germany
Product Information Service
• Celstran® continuous fiber reinforced t: +(00)-800-86427-531 t: +49-(0)-69-45009-1011
thermoplastic (CFR-TP) e: info-engineeredmaterials-eu@celanese.com
For the easy processing of TPS with the outstanding Asia
mechanical and thermal performance of composites, 4560 Jinke Road, Zhang Jiang Hi Tech Park
this material can extend the range of physical Shanghai 201203 PRC
properties attainable with reinforced thermoplastics Customer Service
by up to an order of magnitude. t: +86 21 3861 9266 f: +86 21 3861 9599
e: info-engineeredmaterials-asia@celanese.com
• Impet® thermoplastic polyester (PET)
Outstanding physical properties and superior
thermal and chemical resistance, with the added
ability to support higher temperature exposure.
• Vandar® thermoplastic polyester alloys (PBT)
Copyright © 2013 Celanese or its affiliates.
Combines high ductility and good stiffness with the All rights reserved.
excellent chemical and thermal resistance of polyester.
This publication was printed on 17, September, 2013 based Engineered Materials
• GUR® ultra-high molecular weight on Celanese’s present state of knowledge, and Celanese
undertakes no obligation to update it. Because conditions of PERFORMANCE DRIVEN SOLUTIONS™
polyethylene (UHMW-PE) product use are outside Celanese’s control, Celanese makes
Excellent wear resistance, extremely high notched no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in
impact strength, low friction loss values, high energy connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein
is intended as a license to operate under or a recommenda-
absorption at high stress rates, excellent chemical tion to infringe any patents.
resistance, very good noise reduction, biocompatibility
and light weight (0.930 g/cm3).
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 Note: Charts are for generic comparisons. Each property will vary depending on the base
polymer and grade. Please contact your local Celanese representative for specific comparisons
and recommendations. All data is at room temperature 72°F (22.2°C) unless otherwise noted.
Performance Characteristics
Thermal
Relative Thermal Index: Unreinforced Reinforced
Air temperature at which -18°C 40°C 90°C 150°C 200°C 260°C 315°C 370°C -18°C 40°C 90°C 150°C 200°C 260°C 315°C 370°C
a molded part, with no load,
can withstand 100,000 hours Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
and retain 50% of its Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Fortron® PPS
Celanex® PBT Thermx® PCT
tensile strength.
Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Celanex® PBT
Impet® PET
Celcon®/Hostaform® POM

0°F 100°F 200°F 300°F 400°F 500°F 600°F 700°F 0°F 100°F 200°F 300°F 400°F 500°F 600°F 700°F

Heat Deflection Temperature: Unreinforced Reinforced

(ASTM D-648) Temperature at which -18°C 40°C 90°C 150°C 200°C 260°C 315°C 370°C -18°C 40°C 90°C 150°C 200°C 260°C 315°C 370°C
a polymer sample deflects a certain Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
amount under heat and load. Current Fortron® PPS Celstran® LFRT
ASTM standards specify that this heat Celanex® PBT Thermx® PCT
deflection temperature test be con- Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Fortron® PPS
Vandar® PBT Impet® PET
ducted at 66 psi (.45 MPa) and 264 psi
Riteflex® TPC-ET Celanex® PBT
(1.8 MPa) stress in the specimen. Vandar® PBT
66 psi/.45 MPa 264 psi/1.8 MPa
Celcon®/Hostaform® POM
0°F 100°F 200°F 300°F 400°F 500°F 600°F 700°F 0°F 100°F 200°F 300°F 400°F 500°F 600°F 700°F

Impact
Impact tests carried out on Unreinforced Reinforced
engineering thermoplastics should
be complemented by practical GUR® UHMW-PE* Vandar® PBT
testing of molded components. Izod Riteflex® TPC-ET (no break) Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
Vandar® PBT Celstran® LFRT
Impact: (ASTM D-256) Measures
Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Celanex® PBT
notch sensitivity. Gives value at which Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Impet® PET
material fails. Celanex® PBT Fortron® PPS
Fortron® PPS Thermx® PCT
*Exceeds 30 ft. lbs./in notch Celcon®/Hostaform® POM
0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

Ft. lbs./In notch Ft. lbs./In notch

Tensile Strength
Ultimate Tensile Strength: Unreinforced Reinforced
(73°F/23°C) The peak stress on the MPa 0 35 70 105 140 170 205 MPa 0 70 140 205 275 345
engineering stress-strain curve Celstran® LFRT
is known as the ultimate tensile Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
strength. Test provides a guide to the Fortron® PPS Fortron® PPS
ultimate yield strength of a material. Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Impet® PET
Celanex® PBT Celanex® PBT
Vandar® PBT Thermx® PCT
Riteflex TPC-ET®
Celcon®/Hostaform® POM
Vandar PBT
®

psi 0 5k 10k 15k 20k 25k 30k psi 0 10k 20k 30k 40k 50k

Flexural Modulus
(73˚F/23°C; ASTM D-790) The ratio, Unreinforced Reinforced
within the elastic limit, of the applied MPa 0 690 2070 3450 4825 6205 7585 8965 MPa 0 6895 13790 20685 27580 34475
stress on a test specimen in flexure Celstran® LFRT
to the corresponding strain in the Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Fortron® PPS
outermost fibers of the specimen. Fortron® PPS Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
Test provides a guide to a material’s Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Impet® PET
stiffness and rigidity. Celanex PBT ®
Celanex® PBT
Vandar® PBT Thermx® PCT
Riteflex® TPC-ET Celcon®/Hostaform® POM
Vandar® PBT
psi 0 100k 300k 500k 700k 900k 1100k 1300k psi 0 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M

Dielectric Strength
A measure of the voltage required Unreinforced Reinforced
to puncture a material, expressed in 0 10 15 25 30 40 50 0 10 15 25 30 40
volts per mil of thickness. In the test, kV/mm kV/mm
the higher the value, the greater the Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
resistance to electrical breakdown. GUR® UHMW-PE Thermx® PCT
Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Celanex® PBT
Vandar® PBT Fortron® PPS
Fortron® PPS Celcon®/Hostaform® POM
Celanex® PBT Vandar® PBT 50% RH
50% RH
Volts/mil Volts/mil
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 200 400 600 800 1000

Chemical Resistance
Highly dependent on application, Acid Base Fuels and Lubricants
closely linked with time and
GUR® UHMW-PE GUR® UHMW-PE Celcon®/Hostaform® POM
temperature exposure. With extreme
Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Fortron® PPS Fortron® PPS
situations or chemicals in combination,
Fortron® PPS Celcon®/Hostaform® POM GUR® UHMW-PE
additional information should be
Thermx® PCT Thermx® PCT Thermx® PCT
requested. Crystalline nature of most
Celanex® PBT Celanex® PBT Celanex® PBT
products reviewed improves their Vandar® PBT Vandar® PBT Impet® PET
resistance to stress cracking. Riteflex® TPC-ET Vectra®/Zenite® LCP Riteflex® TPC-ET
Impet® PET Riteflex® TPC-ET Vandar® PBT
Celcon®/Hostaform® POM Impet® PET Vectra®/Zenite® LCP
Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Excellent Poor Good Excellent
Please contact your Celanese representative for information on Celstran LFRT. Characteristics will vary widely due to Celstran’s ability to combine with many base polymers.
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