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DSM Somos® WaterShed™ 11120

Durable stereolithography material that simulates polypropylene.

  • Optically clear appearance.
  • Water-resistant parts.
  • Consumer electronic components.
  • Water flow analysis.
  • Great for viewing internal components.
  • Excellent for presentation models.

Mechanical Properties


ASTM Method Description WaterShed 11120 ABS (transparent) Polybutylene Terephthlate®
D638M Tensile Strength
Elongation at Break
Elongation at Yield
Modulus of Elasticity
6831-7774 psi
11 - 20%
3.3 - 3.5%
384 - 418 kpsi
6.628 psi
41.6%
n/a
290,000 psi
7977 psi
20%
3.5 - 9%
391,302 psi
D790M Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
9,152 - 10,756 psi
296 - 344 kpsi
10,660 psi
344,000 psi
11,603 psi
362,594 psi
D256A Izod Impact-Notched 0.4 - 0.6 ft lb/in 1.5 - 2.0 ft lb/in 0.56 ft lb/in
D542 Index of Refraction 1.513 - 1.515 1.52 n/a
D2240 Hardness (Shore D) n/a n/a 98 - 120 (Rockwell R)
D1004 Graves Tear 833 - 858 lbf/in n/a n/a
D570-98 Water Absorption 0.35% 0.2 - 0.45% 0.16%
D149-97a Dielectric Strength 390 - 413 V/mil 350 - 500 V/mil 373 - 762 V/mil
E1545-00 Tg 102 - 109° F   106° F
D648-98c HDT @ 0.46 MPa
HDT @ 1.81 MPa
115 - 130° F
120° F
201 - 405° F
187 - 381° F
302° F
142.3° F
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