LNP™ ELCRES™ FST2432

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Flame Retardant

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber,

Mineral

Polymer Name

Polycarbonate (PC)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics,

Polycarbonates

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bromine-free,

Chlorine-free,

Halogen-free,

Low Toxicity

Materials Features

Flame Retardant,

Good Flow,

Good Processability,

Low Smoke Emission,

Low Toxicity,

Non-brominated,

Non-chlorinated

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Rail & Mass Transit

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Rail Seating,

Rails,

Seats

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density ¹¹	1.29	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹	12	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹	0.12	%	ISO 62-4

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹	3850	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	50	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	42	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	3.6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	7	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹	3800	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹	83	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹	3900	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	50	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	41	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	3.8	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	6.8	%	ASTM D638

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹	118	°C	ISO 75/Af
Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹	126	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	124	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹	126	°C	ISO 306
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 90°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000036	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 90°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.000074	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	116	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	125	°C	ASTM D648
Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹	Pass	—	IEC 60695-10-2

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹	17	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹	86	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹	68	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹	16	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹	9	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹	91	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹	69	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹	15	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹	96	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	143	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹	1200	J/m	ASTM D4812

Injection Molding

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature ⁷	105 - 110	°C	—
Drying Time ⁷	4 - 6	Hrs	—
Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷	8	Hrs	—
Hopper Temperature ⁷	40 - 60	°C	—
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷	0.04	%	—
Melt Temperature ⁷	285 - 320	°C	—
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷	265 - 300	°C	—
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷	275 - 310	°C	—
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷	285 - 320	°C	—
Mold Temperature ⁷	85 - 120	°C	—
Back Pressure ⁷	0.2 - 0.7	MPa	—
Screw Speed ⁷	30 - 80	rpm	—
Vent Depth ⁷	0.038 - 0.076	mm	—

Flame Characteristics

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fire Safety Hazard Level (Requirement set R6, 2 to 4 mm) ¹¹	HL2	—	EN 45545-2: 2020 revision
Heat Release (MAHRE, 50 kW/m², 2 to 4 mm) ¹¹	max. 90	kW/m²	ISO 5660-1
Smoke Density (DS-4, 50 kW/m², 2 to 4 mm) ¹¹	max. 300	—	ISO 5659-2
Smoke Density (VOF4, 50 kW/m², 2 to 4 mm) ¹¹	max. 600	—	ISO 5659-2
Smoke Toxicity (CITG, 8 min, 50 kW/m², 2 to 4 mm) ¹¹	max. 0.9	—	ISO 5659-2

Note

• ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
• ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

EN45545 R6-HL2,

Railway European Fire Protection Standard EN 45545-2 HL3

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

China (Mainland),

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• Americas
• Asia
• Europe
• North America