ForTii® WX11-FC

30% Glass 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® WX11-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
  • USP class VI classified
  • Drinking Water Contact Grade
General Document
Regulatory Affairs
  • Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2023-11-16
  • 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 Chemicals2024-06-27
  • Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PFAS2024-03-05
  • Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2024-09-04
  • 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 EU Sanctions and Embargos2024-05-16
  • Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-05-15
  • Deforestation Statement, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)2024-09-19
  • Drinking Water Approval Statement Black2024-01-29
  • Drinking Water Approval Statement Natural2024-01-29
  • Food Contact Canada Information (LONO)2024-11-06
  • Food Contact Declaration Europe ForTii®2023-08-10
  • Food Contact Declaration MERCOSUR ForTii®2023-11-06
  • Food Contact Declaration USA ForTii®2024-04-03
  • Food Contact India Information Letter2023-05-11
  • Food Contact Singapore Information Letter2024-02-15
  • Packaging Declaration EU Decision 97/129/EC (labelling)2024-04-17
  • Packaging, Packaging Waste and CONEG declaration (94/62/EC)2021-12-06
  • REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
  • REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
  • REACH STATEMENT TURKYE2023-11-16
  • RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
  • SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2024-11-08
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Processing technology
Injection Molding
Applications
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Rheological properties

Molding shrinkage (parallel)
0.4
%
Molding shrinkage (normal)
1.2
%
Spiral flow length 1.0 mm 1000 bar
85
mm

Mechanical properties

Tensile modulus
11300
MPa
Tensile modulus (-40°C)
11500
MPa
Tensile modulus (40°C)
10800
MPa
Tensile modulus (80°C)
10500
MPa
Tensile modulus (100°C)
10000
MPa
Tensile modulus (120°C)
8000
MPa
Tensile modulus (150°C)
5000
MPa
Tensile modulus (160°C)
4500
MPa
Tensile modulus (180°C)
4300
MPa
Tensile modulus (200°C)
4000
MPa
Tensile modulus (210°C)
3900
MPa
Tensile modulus, low thickness
10800
MPa
Tens. Mod. (Thickness tested)
1
mm
Stress at break
200
MPa
Stress at break (-40°C)
230
MPa
Stress at break (40°C)
200
MPa
Stress at break (80°C)
180
MPa
Stress at break (100°C)
160
MPa
Stress at break (120°C)
130
MPa
Stress at break (150°C)
95
MPa
Stress at break (160°C)
90
MPa
Stress at break (180°C)
80
MPa
Stress at break (200°C)
70
MPa
Stress at break (210°C)
65
MPa
Stress at break, at low thickness
200
MPa
Stress at break (Thickness tested)
1
mm
Strain at break
2.2
%
Strain at break (-40°C)
2.3
%
Strain at break (40°C)
2.3
%
Strain at break (80°C)
2.6
%
Strain at break (100°C)
3.2
%
Strain at break (120°C)
4.3
%
Strain at break (150°C)
6
%
Strain at break (160°C)
6
%
Strain at break (180°C)
6
%
Strain at break (200°C)
6
%
Strain at break (210°C)
6
%
Strain at break, at low thickness
2.5
%
Strain at break (Thickness tested)
1
mm
Flexural modulus
10500
MPa
Flexural modulus (80°C)
10000
MPa
Flexural modulus (120°C)
7600
MPa
Flexural modulus (160°C)
4500
MPa
Flexural modulus (180°C)
4200
MPa
Flexural modulus (200°C)
4000
MPa
Flexural modulus (210°C)
3800
MPa
Flexural strength
300
MPa
Flexural strength (80°C)
260
MPa
Flexural strength (120°C)
180
MPa
Flexural strength (160°C)
120
MPa
Flexural strength (180°C)
110
MPa
Flexural strength (200°C)
100
MPa
Flexural strength (210°C)
95
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
60
kJ/m²
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
55
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
10
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
10
kJ/m²
Weldline strength at thickness 1
70
MPa
Weldline strain at thickness 1
0.7
%
Thickness tested (1)
4
mm
Weldline strength at thickness 2
100
MPa
Weldline strain at thickness 2
1.2
%
Thickness tested (2)
1
mm

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
325
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
125
°C
Glass Transition Temperature from DMTA (tan d)
130
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
305
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
320
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
0.33
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
0.4
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 3.0 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
3
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Glow Wire Flammability Index GWFI
960
°C
GWFI (Thickness (1) tested)
2
mm
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
825
°C
GWIT (Thickness (1) tested)
2
mm

Electrical properties

Volume resistivity
>1E13
Ohm*m
Surface resistivity
Ohm
Electric strength
35
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
600
V

Other properties

Water absorption
5.1
%
Water absorption in water at 23°C after 24h
0.4
%
Humidity absorption
2
%
Density
1430
kg/m³

Diagrams

Applications

Bakeware

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
The food contact grades ForTii® WX11-FC and EcoPaXX® Q-DWX10 are suitable for repeated bakecycles giving a homogeneous bake, are non-stick and stainless and are dishwasher proof. ForTii® WX11-FC allows for in flow critical tools with good weldline strength, has high stiffness retention at elevated temperatures and has low warpage. EcoPaXX® Q-DWX10 has high stiffness, good ductility, wide processing window and excellent surface finish.}
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Boilers and heaters

Industry
Building & construction
Material
  • •} Material solutions that meet or exceed NSF, KTW-BWGL, and other relevant industry standards
  • •} Strong and lightweight materials formulated for easy processing
  • •} Bio-based EcoPaXX® PA410 offers a sustainable alternative with superior performance vs. PA66 or POM
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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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Kitchen utensils

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Application requirements
  • •} Stiffness at high temperature
  • •} Long term heat resistance
  • •} Dishwasher proof
  • •} Food contact
  • •} Good aesthetics
  • •} Thermal shock resistance
  • •} Water cooled tooling capable & high productivity
  • •} Material properties
  • •} HDT- A ForTii 305-320°C
  • •} HDT-A Stanyl 290°C HDT-A
  • •} EcoPaXX 215°C
  • •} Approved food contact regulation including EU 2011-10 FDA
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Panhandle

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Application requirements Stiffness at high temperature Long term heat resistance Dishwasher proof Food contact Good esthetics Thermal shock resistance Water cooled tooling capable & high productivity Material properties HDT-A > 290 to 320°C UL 94 HB rating Approved food contact regulation including EU 2011-10, FDA}
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Water meters

Industry
Building & construction
Material
  • •} Material solutions that meet or exceed NSF, KTW-BWGL, and other relevant industry standards
  • •} Strong and lightweight materials formulated for easy processing
  • •} Bio-based EcoPaXX® PA410 offers a sustainable alternative with superior performance vs. PA66 or POM
}
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