PBA
polymerPBA is an engineering polymer notable for its combination of high tensile strength and exceptional elongation at break, making it a tough, impact-resistant material suitable for demanding structural and mechanical applications. It is commonly used in automotive components, industrial fasteners, consumer goods requiring durability, and applications where both stiffness and flexibility are needed to absorb stress without brittle failure. Engineers select PBA over more rigid plastics when impact resistance and deformation tolerance are critical, and over elastomers when significant load-bearing stiffness is required.
automotive structural componentsimpact-resistant housingsmechanical fasteners and clipsflexible connectors and hingesindustrial machinery guardsconsumer durables
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | °F | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | °F | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | °F | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | — | - | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.