ForTii® WX12-FC

40% Glass Fiber Reinforced, PA4T, Food Contact Quality, Drinking Water Grade

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General Information

ForTii® is a breakthrough high temperature polyamide with halogen-free and halogen containing flame retardant grades for demanding applications in the electronics, lighting, automotive, white goods, industrial and aerospace industries.
We developed ForTii® in close co-operation with leading OEMs and tier 1 connector and socket manufacturers to ensure we give our customer what they want – and need.
That means a high temperature polyamide with a broad and versatile portfolio of grades that deliver high performance with a unique balance of properties.
Product
ForTii® WX12-FC has excellent hydrolysis resistance, processability and surface quality and is ideal for complex and thin walled food and water contact applications. For detailed statements and information regarding food contact and water contact approvals please contact your Envalior representative.
Special features
  • Drinking Water Contact Grade
General Document
Regulatory Affairs
  • Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2025-11-21
  • Absence Declaration DMF (2009/251/EC: Dimethylfumarate)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration ELV (2000/53/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-15
  • Absence Declaration EPA 20 High Priority Substances 20192023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Food Allergens2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Nano Materials2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Ozone Depleting Chemicals and F-gasses2025-02-06
  • Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2025-04-14
  • Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PFAS/PFOS/PFOA/PFHxS/PFCAs2025-01-31
  • Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2025-10-21
  • Absence Declaration Phthalates (2005/84/EC: DEHP, DBP, BBP,DINP,DIDP, DNOP)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Red Phosphorus2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration opBDE (2003/11/EC: Octa- / Pentabromodiphenylether)2023-11-16
  • Compliance Statement Sanctions and Embargos2025-11-24
  • Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2025-10-21
  • Deforestation Statement, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)2025-11-03
  • EMRT Statement2025-05-27
  • Food Contact Status Canada (LONO)2024-11-06
  • Food Contact Status Europe ForTii®2025-09-17
  • Food Contact Status India2023-05-11
  • Food Contact Status MERCOSUR ForTii®2025-06-24
  • Food Contact Status Singapore2024-02-15
  • Food Contact Status USA ForTii®2024-04-03
  • Micro Plastics Statement2025-09-22
  • Packaging Declaration EU Decision 97/129/EC (labelling)2024-04-17
  • Packaging, Packaging Waste (EU) 2025/40 and CONEG declaration2025-06-24
  • REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
  • REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
  • REACH STATEMENT TURKIYE2025-12-03
  • RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
  • SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2025-11-06
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Processing technology
Injection Molding
Applications
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Rheological properties

Molding shrinkage (parallel)
0.35
%
Molding shrinkage (normal)
1
%

Mechanical properties

Tensile modulus
14500
MPa
Tensile modulus (-40°C)
14800
MPa
Tensile modulus (120°C)
9500
MPa
Stress at break
225
MPa
Stress at break (-40°C)
250
MPa
Stress at break (120°C)
130
MPa
Strain at break
2.1
%
Strain at break (-40°C)
2.2
%
Strain at break (120°C)
5
%
Flexural modulus
14000
MPa
Flexural strength
350
MPa
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
11
kJ/m²

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
325
°C
Glass Transition Temperature from DMTA (tan d)
130
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
305
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.3
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.35
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-

Electrical properties

Volume resistivity
>1E13
Ohm*m
Surface resistivity
Ohm
Electric strength
35
kV/mm

Other properties

Humidity absorption
1.6
%
Density
1540
kg/m³

Applications

Faucet mixing valve

Industry
Building & construction
Material
  • •} Lead-free
  • •} Reduced risk of water leakage
  • •} Bio-based (nearly 70% is made from the tropical castor bean plant)
  • •} Yields improved torque and bending strength, even after extended exposure to boiling water
  • •} Absorbs 30% less water and offers superior chemical resistance
}
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Faucet system components

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Application requirements High strength (static pressure > 500psi, bending strength >61Nm) No water leakage during lifetime (cycle test up to 1 million cycles) High crew thread strength Material properties Superior stiffness and toughness Good hydrolysis resistance High dimensional stability All major drinking water approvals}
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