LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound DF0049

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Flame Retardant

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

Polycarbonate (PC)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polycarbonates

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

No Added PFAS

Materials Features

Cost Effective,

Flame Retardant,

High Modulus,

High Stiffness,

No Added PFAS,

UL Listed

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Personal Care,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Artificial Turf

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics,

Displays

Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Personal Care — Packaging & Accessories

Applicators & Accessories

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors,

Switches & Relays

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Building Materials,

Cell Phones,

Computer Components,

Consumer Applications,

Containers,

Displays,

Doors,

Electrical Components,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Garden Equipment,

Lawn Equipment,

Personal Accessories,

Pool Covers,

Tablets,

Tarpaulins,

Turf Applications,

Windows

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Stress (Break) ¹¹	103	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹	2.8	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6620	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress ¹¹	172	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus ¹¹	6590	MPa	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	143	°C	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.0000252	1/°C	ASTM E831

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) ᵖ ¹¹	min. 1.6	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) ᵖ ¹¹	min. 1.6	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 2) ᵖ ¹¹	min. 3.0	mm	UL 746A

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹	818	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	96	J/m	ASTM D256

Injection Molding

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature ⁷	120	°C	—
Drying Time ⁷	4	Hrs	—
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷	0.02	%	—
Melt Temperature ⁷	305 - 325	°C	—
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷	320 - 330	°C	—
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷	310 - 320	°C	—
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷	295 - 305	°C	—
Mold Temperature ⁷	80 - 110	°C	—
Back Pressure ⁷	0.2 - 0.3	MPa	—
Screw Speed ⁷	30 - 60	rpm	—

Flame Characteristics

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ	min. 1.6	mm	UL 94

Note

• ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
• 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

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

China (Mainland),

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• Americas
• Asia
• Europe
• North America