Product Information Ultraform ®

N2320 0035 LEV AT

03/2024 POM

Product description
Emission optimized, rapidly solidifying copolymeric polyacetal for injection molding. Contains a mold release agent.

Abbreviated designation according to ISO 1043-1: POM

Designation according to ISO 29988-POM-K,,M-GNR,3-2

Processing
This formulation was developed to achieve low emission and smell. It can be processed on usual injection molding
machines. Significant advantages of the kind described over conventional polyacetals could be proven in many cases,
cannot be guaranteed, however, due to the large number of parameters that may be of influence.

In order to obtain best emission performance it is recommended to process at comparatively low melt temperatures and to
avoid high screw speed, high shear and long cycle times. Additional information is available upon request.

General processing information is available from the Ultraform brochure and the product safety data sheet.

Physical form and Storage

Ultraform® is supplied in the form of granules having a bulk density of approx. 850 g/l. Standard packs are 25 kg PE bag
and 800 kg Octabin (octagonal container). Ultraform® is not subject to change when it is stored in dry, ventilated rooms.
After relatively long storage (>1 year) or when handling material from previously opened containers, preliminary drying is
recommended in order to remove any moisture which has been absorbed.

Product safety
Ultraform® is not a hazardous material as defined in the German Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.

If Ultraform® is processed properly little or no formaldehyde occurs in the region of the processing machine. Measures
should be taken to ensure ventilation and venting of the work area, preferably by means of an extraction hood over the
barrel unit.

Ultraform® decomposes when subjected to excessive heat. The decomposition products formed in this case consist
almost exclusively of formaldehyde, a gas which has a pungent smell even at very low concentrations and irritates the
mucous membranes. Decomposition can rapidly result in the build-up of a high gas pressure in the barrel of the
processing unit. If the die is sealed there may be a sudden release of pressure via the filling hopper.

Contamination of Ultraform® by thermoplastics that cause decomposition of polyacetals, e.g. PVC or plastics containing
halogenated fire protection agents, must be avoided under all circumstances. Even small quantities can cause
uncontrolled and rapid decomposition of Ultraform® during processing.

If processing with color masterbatches or functional batches is intended, the compatibility of the components must be
established by suitable trials. Processing with incompatible masterbatches may result in decomposition and release of
gaseous formaldehyde.

Pellets and finished parts must not be allowed to come into contact with strong acids (especially concentrated hydrochloric
acid) since they cause Ultraform® to decompose.

Detailed safety and environmental information is contained in the Ultraform® brochure and the material safety data sheet.
Both are available from www.plastics.basf.com.

Note
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors
that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own
investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product
for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change
without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the
recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
In order to check the availability of products please contact us or our sales agency.

BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
Ultraform ® N2320 0035 LEV AT
Product Information

Typical values for uncoloured product at 23 °C1) Test method Unit Values2)
Properties
Polymer abbreviation - - POM
Density ISO 1183 kg/m³ 1410
Water absorption, equilibrium in water at 23°C similar to ISO 62 % 0.9
Moisture absorption, equilibrium 23°C/50% r.h. similar to ISO 62 % 0.2

Processing
Processing: Injection moulding (M), Extrusion (E), Blow moulding (B) - - M
Melting temperature, DSC ISO 11357-1/-3 °C 166
Melt volume-flow rate MVR at 190 °C and 2.16 kg ISO 1133 cm³/10min 7.5
Melt temperature, injection moulding - °C 190 - 220
Mould temperature, injection moulding - °C 60 - 120
Molding shrinkage (parallel) ISO 294-4 % 2.10
Molding shrinkage (normal) ISO 294-4 % 2.10

Flammability
UL94 rating at 1.5 mm thickness IEC 60695-11-10 class HB
Automotive materials (thickness d >= 1mm) 3) ISO 3795, FMVSS 302 - +

Mechanical properties
Tensile modulus ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 2700
Yield stress, 50 mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 MPa 63
Yield strain, 50 mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 11
Nominal strain at break, 50 mm/min ISO 527-1/-2 % 28
Tensile creep modulus, 1000 h, strain <= 0,5%, 23°C ISO 899-1 MPa 1200
Charpy unnotched impact strength (23°C) ISO 179/1eU kJ/m² 260
Charpy unnotched impact strength (-30°C) ISO 179/1eU kJ/m² 250
Charpy notched impact strength (23°C) ISO 179/1eA kJ/m² 6.5
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C) ISO 179/1eA kJ/m² 5.5
Ball indentation hardness at 358 N and 30 s ISO 2039-1 MPa 140

Thermal properties
HDT A (1.80 MPa) ISO 75-1/-2 °C 95
Max. service temperature (short cycle operation) - °C 100
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, longitudinal (23-55)°C ISO 11359-1/-2 E-6/K 110

Electrical properties
Relative permittivity (1 MHz) IEC 62631-2-1 - 3.8
Dissipation factor (1 MHz) IEC 62631-2-1 E-4 60
Volume resistivity IEC 62631-3-1 Ohm*m 1E11
Surface resistivity IEC 62631-3-2 Ohm 1E15
Comparative tracking index, CTI, test liquid A IEC 60112 - 600

Footnotes
1) If product name or properties don't state otherwise.
2) The asterisk symbol '*' signifies inapplicable properties.
3) + = passed

BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany