Technical Data Sheet

Ryton® R-4
polyphenylene sulfide
Ryton® R-4 and R-4-02 40% glass fiber reinforced outstanding chemical resistance, even at elevated
polyphenylene sulfide compounds provide a good temperatures.
combination of mechanical and electrical properties with

General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
• Asia Pacific • Latin America
Availability
• Europe • North America
Filler / Reinforcement • Glass Fiber, 40% Filler by Weight
Features • Chemical Resistant • Good Electrical Properties
Uses • Automotive Applications
RoHS Compliance • RoHS Compliant
Automotive Specifications • FORD ESF-M4D388-A3
Appearance • Natural Color
Forms • Pellets
Processing Method • Injection Molding

Physical Typical Value Unit Test method

Density / Specific Gravity 1.69 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage
Flow : 3.20 mm 0.20 %
Across Flow : 3.20 mm 0.50 %
Water Absorption (24 hr, 23°C) 0.020 % ASTM D570

Mechanical Typical Value Unit Test method

Tensile Strength
-- 159 MPa ASTM D638
-- 150 MPa ISO 527-2
Tensile Elongation
Break 1.1 % ASTM D638
Break 1.2 % ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
-- 14500 MPa ASTM D790
-- 14000 MPa ISO 178
Flexural Strength
-- 221 MPa ASTM D790
-- 220 MPa ISO 178
Compressive Strength 270 MPa ASTM D695
Poisson's Ratio 0.38

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Impact Typical Value Unit Test method

Notched Izod Impact
3.18 mm 91 J/m ASTM D256
-- 9.0 kJ/m² ISO 180/A
Unnotched Izod Impact
3.18 mm 400 J/m ASTM D4812
-- 25 kJ/m² ISO 180

Hardness Typical Value Unit Test method

Rockwell Hardness ASTM D785
M-Scale 104
R-Scale 122

Thermal Typical Value Unit Test method

Deflection Temperature Under Load ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, Unannealed 265 °C
CLTE ASTM E831
Flow : -50 to 50°C 2.0E-5 cm/cm/°C
Flow : 100 to 200°C 1.5E-5 cm/cm/°C
Transverse : -50 to 50°C 4.0E-5 cm/cm/°C
Transverse : 100 to 200°C 8.0E-5 cm/cm/°C
Thermal Conductivity 0.32 W/m/K
UL Temperature Rating 200 to 220 °C UL 746B

Electrical Typical Value Unit Test method

Surface Resistivity 1.0E+16 ohms ASTM D257
Volume Resistivity 1.0E+16 ohms·cm ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 20 kV/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150
25°C, 1 kHz 3.90
25°C, 1 MHz 3.80
Dissipation Factor ASTM D150
25°C, 1 kHz 2.0E-3
25°C, 1 MHz 2.0E-3
Arc Resistance 125 sec ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 4 UL 746
Comparative Tracking Index 175 V IEC 60112
Insulation Resistance 1 (90°C) 1.0E+11 ohms

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Flammability Typical Value Unit Test method

• V-0
Flame Rating (1.6 mm) UL 94
• 5VA
Oxygen Index 47 % ASTM D2863

Notes
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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95%RH, 48 hr

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