Syntac® 450 epoxy composite tooling material a temperature resistant material for forming packaging with high strength and clarity and maintains its hardness right up to the maximum running temperature while exhibiting excellent abrasion resistance.
Syntac® 450 is forming higher temperature plastics, especially when trying to maintain clarity.
Syntac® 450 Typical Properties
Syntac® 450 |
Imperial | Metric |
---|---|---|
Color |
Blue |
Blue |
Density | 46 lb/ft³ | 736 kg/m³ |
Service temperature | 450 °F |
232 °C |
Thermal conductivity | 0.09 BTU/hr-ft-°F |
0.15 W/m°K |
Specific heat | 0.50 BTU/lb°F |
2090 J/kg°K |
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 17x10⁶ in/in/°F |
31x10⁶ cm/cm/°C |
Compressive strength | 7,400 psi | 51 MPa |
Compressive Modulus | 341,000 psi | 2357 MPa |
Shore D hardness | 55 °D @ 450 °C |
55 °D @ 232 °F |
Benefits
High temperature 450 °F (232 °C)
Available in a wide range of block, rods, and sheets
Improved clarity
Increased strength compared to other epoxy syntactic material
Application
Thermoforming high-temperature plastics

Syntac® 450
Syntac® 450 is easily machined using standard shop tools and offers a lightweight, durable and cost effective alternative to wood, felt and aluminum.

Syntac® 450
Syntac® 450 is easily machined using standard shop tools and offers a lightweight, durable and cost effective alternative to wood, felt and aluminum.

Syntac® 450
Syntac® 450 is easily machined using standard shop tools and offers a lightweight, durable and cost effective alternative to wood, felt and aluminum.