SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION

SHEET
CSP-951
Smooth Surface, Class “A” SMC
ASTM Test Typical Molded Metric
Property Method Specification Equivalent

Specific Gravity D-792-98 1.92 1.92

Water Absorption
(24 Hours @ 23C) D-570-98 <0.35% <0.35%
Heat Distortion Temp.
F, 264 PSI D-648-98 >450F >235C
Barcol Hardness D-2583-95 40 - 50 40 - 50
Impact Strength (Izod
Ft. Lbs./In. Notched) D-256-97 16 - 20 .85 - 1.07 KJ/m
Flexural Strength, PSI D-790-98 23,000 - 27,000 160 - 185 MPa
Compressive Strength D-695-96 19,000 - 23,000 130 - 160 MPa
Flexural Modulus
(PSI x106) D-790-98 1.3 - 1.7 9.0 - 11.7 GPa
Tensile Strength, PSI D-638-98 9,500 - 11,500 65 - 80 MPa
Tensile Modulus,PSI D-638-98 1.6-2.0 11-14GPa
Poisson’ Ratio 0.25 0.25
Mold Shrinkage (Cold Piece
from Cold Mold, In./In.)(GROWTH) -- -0.0007 -0.0007 cm/cm
-6
Coefficient of Expansion D-696-98 6.7 - 7.7 x 10 12.1 - 13.9 x 10-6
(75F - 300F) in./in./F cm/cm/C
Dynatup Impact Resistance at
Initial Fracture at 6 MPH, .120"
Thickness, 75F
Energy, Ft./Lb. -- 6.0 8.13 J
Max. Load, Lb. -- 750 3.34 KN

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:

Parts requiring high strength and dimensional stability with excellent surface smoothness without
sink marks. Parts can be painted to obtain an automotive-type finish. Examples of automotive body
parts for large Class “A” panels are doors, hoods, fenders, deck lids, GORs, etc.

RevJanuary, 2009
Data presented herein is based upon tests performed in our labs on properly molded flat sheets tested according to standard procedures where referenced and what we believe to be appropriate methods where no standard
method exists. Since the values found in parts made from this material depend upon many factors beyond our control, such as molding conditions and procedures, part and mold design, operator skill and specific test
procedures employed, we do not guarantee that the specified results will be obtained on any specific part and urge prospective users to make their decisions based upon the performance of actual parts molded under produc-
tion conditions. NO WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE IS GIVEN. Our liability and purchaser’s remedy for any fault in the product, whether the result of negligence or otherwise,
is limited to a refund of the cost of the material. This printed copy of this document is only for reference purposes and it is the responsibility of the user to verify the accuracy of this document against the master list.

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