polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/polybutylene_terephthalate_(PBT)
GPTKB entity
Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
thermoplastic polyester
gptkbp:biodegradable no
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Celanex
gptkb:Ultradur
gptkb:Valox
gptkbp:category engineering plastic
synthetic resin
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C12H12O4)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:degrades_under hot water
UV light
gptkbp:density 1.31 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1970s
gptkbp:flammability flammable
gptkbp:glass_transition_temperature 45°C
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
gptkbp:mainProducer gptkb:DuPont
gptkb:Celanese
gptkb:BASF
gptkb:SABIC
gptkbp:meltingPoint 223°C
gptkbp:producedBy polycondensation of terephthalic acid and 1,4-butanediol
gptkbp:relatedTo polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
gptkbp:resistantTo chemicals
heat
staining
solvents
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:tensile_strength 50–60 MPa
gptkbp:usedFor electronic components
automotive parts
fiber production
electrical insulation
household appliance parts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ticona
gptkb:polytrimethylene_terephthalate_(PTT)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7