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Formex™ GK Product Data
Flame Retardant Polypropylene Sheet

Product Features

  • UL 94V-0 Flame Class Rating

  • Non-hygroscopic (moisture absorption <0.1%)

  • Excellent dielectric strength

  • Superior score and fold ability

  • Economical

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See chart for Formex GK-5BK, Formex GK-10, and Formex GK-17.
 
  Test Method Formex GK-30 Formex GK-40 Formex GK-62
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Color   Natural & Black Natural & Black Natural & Black
Thickness - inch   .030 ± .002 .040 ± .002 .062 ± .004
Thickness - millimeter   .76 ± .05 1.02 ± .05 1.57 ± .10
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Test Method Formex GK-30 Formex GK-40 Formex GK-62
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Tensile Yield - psi ASTM D-882      
     Machine Direction   4400 4400 4400
     Transverse Direction   3200 3200 3200
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Test Method Formex GK-30 Formex GK-40 Formex GK-62
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Density - gm/cc ASTM D-792 1.035 1.035 1.035
Flammability UL 94 V-0 V-0 V-0
Oxygen Index ASTM D-2863 29 29 29
Water Absorption - % change in weight ASTM D-570 0.06% 0.06% 0.06%
Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 psi ASTM D-648 121°C/250°F 121°C/250°F 121°C/250°F
Relative Thermal Index UL 746B      
     Electrical   115°C/239°F 115°C/239°F 115°C/239°F
     Mechanical Without Impact   115°C/239°F 115°C/239°F 115°C/239°F
Surface Energy - dynes/cm (as produced) ASTM D-2578 ≥50 ≥50 ≥50
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Test Method Formex GK-30 Formex GK-40 Formex GK-62
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Dielectric Breakdown - volts ASTM D-149 32,400 37,800 45,260
Dielectric Strength - volts/mil ASTM D-149 1080 945 730
Volume Resistivity - ohm-cm ASTM D-257 3.97x1015 3.97x1015 3.97x1015
Dielectric Constant ASTM D-150 2.30 2.30 2.30
Dissipation Factor ASTM D-150 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
High Current Arc Ignition - arcs to ignite UL 746A 200 200 200
High Voltage Arc Tracking - in/min UL 746A 0.0 0.0 0.0
Hot Wire Ignition - seconds UL 746A 12 12 12
Comparative Tracking Index - volts ASTM D-3638 600 600 600
PACKAGING INFORMATION Test Method Formex GK-30 Formex GK-40 Formex GK-62
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Standard Configuration   Roll & Sheet Sheet Sheet
Core ID - inches   6 - -
Roll OD - inches (approximate)   18 - -
Roll Width - inches   24 - -
Roll Weight - lbs (approximate)   200 - -
Length/Roll - feet   600 - -
Area/Roll - square feet   1200 - -
Sheet Sizes - inches   24 x 48, 48 x 96* 24 x 48, 48 x 96* 24 x 48, 48 x 96*
  See chart for Formex GK-5BK, Formex GK-10, and Formex GK-17.

*Black only

Notice: The above information is believed to be accurate and reliable. ITW assumes no responsibility for end use applications and no performance warranty is expressed or implied.

MIL Handbook 454 - Fungus-inert-Group I
FMVSS 302-75: SE
US. Govt. CAGE Code No.: 3VHK9

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