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PBT-I-GF30 HR

BASF · Ultradur B4330 G6 HR

Ultradur B4330 G6 HR is a polybutylene terephthalate with 30 percent glass fibre and explicit hydrolysis resistance. PBT is the standard material for electrical connectors – dimensionally stable, tracking resistant and largely insensitive to moisture.

Property profile

Temperature 4Chemicals 3Strength 4Toughness 2Dimensional stability 5Printability 3

Rated 1 to 5 relative to the other materials in our range. This is an experience-based orientation aid, not a measured value – the hard numbers are in the table below.

Technical data

PropertyValueSource
Material classPolybutylene terephthalate, impact modified (PBT-I)grade designation
Reinforcement30 % glass fibregrade designation
Special propertyhydrolysis resistant (HR)grade designation
Density (ISO 1183)1.49 g/cm³BASF ISO datasheet
Tensile strength (ISO 527)120 MPaBASF ISO datasheet
Tensile modulus (ISO 527)8,500 MPaBASF ISO datasheet
Elongation at break (ISO 527)3.4 %BASF ISO datasheet
Charpy unnotched, 23 °C (ISO 179/1eU)74 kJ/m²BASF ISO datasheet
Charpy notched, 23 °C (ISO 179/1eA)14 kJ/m²BASF ISO datasheet
HDT A, 1.8 MPa (ISO 75)205 °CBASF ISO datasheet
HDT B, 0.45 MPa (ISO 75)220 °CBASF ISO datasheet
Melting temperature (ISO 11357)223 °CBASF ISO datasheet
Fire behaviour (UL 94, 1.5 mm)HBBASF ISO datasheet
Water absorption (ISO 62)0.4 %BASF ISO datasheet

These values are taken from the manufacturer datasheet and apply to the material, not to the printed part. In 3D printing the achievable properties depend on part orientation, layer height and process parameters – in the Z direction in particular they are lower. Please talk to us before relying on them for design.

“Qualified for functional parts” is a general classification. A functional part can be a simple clip or a main load-bearing member – the forces and load cases differ fundamentally. We therefore always assess in each individual case whether a material is suitable for your part.

Source: BASF SE, ISO datasheet Ultradur® B 4330 G6 HR (via Albis) · retrieved 2026-09-21

Strengths

  • Very low water absorption of 0.4 % – considerably more dimensionally stable than polyamides
  • Hydrolysis-resistant grade, usable under damp heat
  • Good electrical properties, widely used in connector technology
  • High stiffness and good surface quality
  • Impact modified – less brittle than standard PBT

Limitations

  • Notch sensitive and brittle
  • Narrow process window, crystallises quickly
  • Not resistant to strong alkalis

Typical applications

Produced on: Bosch pellet printer — More about this machine

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