PPE/PPO FR-V0
Flame-retardant grade
ISO PPE · also Noryl, Vestoran
Choose for photovoltaic junction boxes, EV connectors, breakers and battery parts needing UL 94 V-0 without halogens.
Values for the FR-V0 condition
Other PPE/PPO grades and fills
PPE/PPO is listed in 9 conditions; see the grade overview at PPE/PPO.
Compare all 9 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Impact-modified (high-flow toughened) modified PPO | For large thin-wall housings and automotive interior parts needing ductility and easy filling rather than heat resistance. | — | 45 | 60 | 112 HRR |
FR-V0This page non-halogen flame-retardant modified PPO | Choose for photovoltaic junction boxes, EV connectors, breakers and battery parts needing UL 94 V-0 without halogens. | — | 55 | 25 | — |
Mineral/talc-filled modified PPO | Low-warpage, isotropic-shrinkage grade for flat cosmetic panels and metal-plated decorative parts. | — | 55 | 12 | — |
UV-stabilized / weatherable modified PPO | Use for outdoor enclosures, PV components and water-meter housings where unstabilized PPO would chalk and yellow. | 56 | 58 | 40 | 79 Shore D |
ESD / conductive | For electronics trays, chip carriers and fuel-system parts needing static dissipation with PPO's dimensional stability. | — | 60 | 8 | — |
High-heat grade | Pick when continuous service above 120 °C or lead-free soldering/steam exposure is required; harder to mold (higher melt temperature). | — | 68 | 30 | — |
20% glass-fiber reinforced modified PPO | Intermediate stiffness/heat step when GF30 would be too brittle or too warp-prone. | — | 95 | 4 | — |
30% glass-fiber reinforced modified PPO | Standard structural grade: roughly triple the stiffness and ~25 °C higher HDT with much reduced CTE, at the cost of notched impact and surface finish. | — | 115 | 3.5 | 90 HRM |
40% glass-fiber reinforced modified PPO | Maximum stiffness/lowest CTE PPO compound for load-bearing brackets and precision frames; brittle and abrasive to tooling. | — | 130 | 2.5 | 93 HRM |
What is PPE/PPO FR-V0?
PPE/PPO FR-V0 is PPE/PPO in the FR-V0 grade — choose for photovoltaic junction boxes, EV connectors, breakers and battery parts needing UL 94 V-0 without halogens. PPE/PPO FR-V0 has a yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) and a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 2.5 GPa (0.363 Msi). PPE/PPO FR-V0 has a density of 1.1 g/cm³ (0.0397 lb/in³), lighter than 66% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 150°C (302 °F).
Advantages
- Low moisture uptake — 0.07%, better than 81% of polymer grades
PPE/PPO FR-V0 properties
Typical room-temperature values for PPE/PPO FR-V0; 13 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are PPE/PPO reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical4
PPE/PPO FR-V0 has a density of 1.1 g/cm³ (0.0397 lb/in³), lighter than 66% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 150°C (302 °F).
Mechanical14
PPE/PPO FR-V0 has a yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) and a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 2.5 GPa (0.363 Msi).
Thermal11
PPE/PPO FR-V0 is rated for continuous service to 95°C (203 °F). It conducts heat at 0.22 W/m·K (0.127 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 60% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 65 µm/m·K (36.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
PPE/PPO FR-V0 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 20 kV/mm (508 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (80/100), worse than 52% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of PPE/PPO FR-V0 takes about 100 MJ of energy and emits 5 kg of CO₂ — less than 61% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 10%.
Manufacturability8
PPE/PPO FR-V0's machinability is good (62/100, better than 60% of polymer grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability good (55/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with PPE/PPO FR-V0
Is PPE/PPO easy to machine?
Machines easily with sharp tools, high rake and air/water-mist cooling; avoid solvent-based cutting fluids (ketones/aromatics) which cause stress cracking, and annealing after heavy cuts relieves residual stress.
Can PPE/PPO be welded?
Excellent for ultrasonic, hot-plate, spin and vibration welding; solvent bonding and adhesive bonding also work but choose non-aggressive solvents; glass-filled grades weld at reduced strength.
Can PPE/PPO be formed, bent or molded?
Dry 2–4 h at 100–110 °C, mold at 260–310 °C melt / 70–110 °C tool with generous gates and moderate injection speed; predryable, low-shrink (0.5–0.7 %) and nearly moisture-insensitive, sheet thermoforms well above Tg.
What surface finishes work on PPE/PPO?
Takes paint and vacuum metallizing readily; PPO/PS blends are among the few engineering plastics with dedicated electroless-plateable grades, but pretreatment chemistry must avoid aromatic solvents.
PPE/PPO chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) (PPE resin content of the blend; higher PPE = higher HDT, harder to process | 30 – 70 | 50 |
| stabilizers, pigments, processing aids | 0.5 – 3 | 2 |
| glass fiber0 in unfilled default; 20/30/40 wt% in GF variants | 0 – 40 | 0 |
| non-halogen flame retardant (aryl phosphonly in FR V-0 grades | 0 – 15 | 0 |
| polystyrene / HIPSmiscible blend partner giving flow and cost reduction; rubber-modified in impact grades | ≥ 30 (balance) | — |
PPE/PPO FR-V0 — frequently asked
What is PPE/PPO FR-V0 used for?
PPE/PPO FR-V0 is typically used for electrical enclosures and connectors, automotive instrument panels and HVAC housings, water pump and plumbing components (hot water resistance), appliance housings and medical device housings. In short: lightest engineering thermoplastic; very low moisture uptake; plateable amorphous resin.
What is the yield strength of PPE/PPO FR-V0?
PPE/PPO FR-V0 has a typical yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) and a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is PPE/PPO FR-V0 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (62/100, better than 60% of polymer grades). Machines easily with sharp tools, high rake and air/water-mist cooling; avoid solvent-based cutting fluids (ketones/aromatics) which cause stress cracking, and annealing after heavy cuts relieves residual stress.
Can PPE/PPO FR-V0 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Excellent for ultrasonic, hot-plate, spin and vibration welding; solvent bonding and adhesive bonding also work but choose non-aggressive solvents; glass-filled grades weld at reduced strength.
What surface finishes work on PPE/PPO FR-V0?
Takes paint and vacuum metallizing readily; PPO/PS blends are among the few engineering plastics with dedicated electroless-plateable grades, but pretreatment chemistry must avoid aromatic solvents.
Can PPE/PPO FR-V0 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry 2–4 h at 100–110 °C, mold at 260–310 °C melt / 70–110 °C tool with generous gates and moderate injection speed; predryable, low-shrink (0.5–0.7 %) and nearly moisture-insensitive, sheet thermoforms well above Tg.
What is the maximum service temperature of PPE/PPO FR-V0?
PPE/PPO FR-V0 is rated for continuous use to about 95°C (203 °F), and briefly to 130°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- Noryl resin (PPE+PS) product datasheets — 731, GFN2/GFN3, NH/FR series — SABIC Specialties (2023)
- Xyron modified PPE grade list — Asahi Kasei (2022)
- VESTORAN PPE compounds technical data — Evonik (2021)
- CAMPUS plastics database — PPE+PS / PPE+PS-GF entries — CWFG/CAMPUS (2024)
- Engineered Materials Handbook Vol. 2: Engineering Plastics — ASM International (1988)
- ISO 15103 Plastics — Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) moulding and extrusion materials — ISO (2007)
- ASTM D256 / D638 / D648 / D790 test methods — ASTM (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.