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A. Schulman BMC 6241 Glass Reinforced BMC
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Polyester, TS; Thermoset Polyester Glass Filled BMC

Material Notes: BMC 6241 is a glass fiber-reinforced material formulated specifically for molding of industrial lighting reflectors where adequate strength is required along with a high reflectivity. It is available in extruded preforms in weight and diameter tailored to meet the molder's requirements.

Information provided by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 1.93 g/ccMolded
Water Absorption 0.10 %
@Time 86400 sec
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0025 - 0.0040 in/in
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Barcol 35 - 45
Tensile Strength 7000 - 9000 psi
Flexural Strength 16000 - 20000 psi
Compressive Strength 22000 - 28000 psi
Izod Impact, Notched 3.00 - 5.00 ft-lb/in
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Dielectric Strength 340 - 380 V/milshort time
Arc Resistance 180 - 190 sec
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) >= 500 °F
Flammability, UL94 V-0
@Thickness 6.35 mm
 V-0
@Thickness 3.17 mm
 V-0
@Thickness 1.60 mm
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Processing Temperature 280 - 330 °FMolding

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