Description / Abstract: Material Description. This specification covers the properties of a general purpose, high flow, injection moldable polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

Symbols. The material abbreviation according to ISO 11469 is PBT.

Applicability. Typical applications include the following: Headlamp bezels.

Remarks. Plastics used for painted applications are required to meet Paint Performance Requirements for New Plastic Materials per GMW16172. Additionally, painted plastic parts are required to meet Painted Plastic Parts Performance Requirements per GMW14797. For vacuum metalized applications, the material must meet the requirements of GMW17572.