LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound DF003E
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
LNP THERMOCOMP DF003E compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing 15% glass fiber. Added features of this grade include: Easy Molding.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden
- Artificial Turf
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Applicators & Accessories
- Connectors
- Housings & Enclosures
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ᵍ Measurements made from Laboratory test Coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.; 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.; ¹⁷ 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. 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.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V1
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Easy To Mold
- Good Moldability
- Good Processability
- High Modulus
- High Stiffness
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Building Materials
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Consumer Applications
- Containers
- Displays
- Doors
- Electrical Components
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield) ¹¹ | 82 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield) ¹¹ | 82 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break) ¹¹ | 77 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break) ¹¹ | 78 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield) ¹¹ | 3.3 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield) ¹¹ | 3.2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹ | 5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹ | 4.40E+00 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4820 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus ¹¹ | 4130 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus ¹¹ | 4300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4750 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.31 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.31 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.1 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.6 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.54 | % | ISO 294 |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.63 | % | ISO 294 |
Table 3 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 143 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 138 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.0000342 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 3.50E-05 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.0000684 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000068 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 144 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 139 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ | 125 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 115 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 125 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 2) ¹⁷ | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) ¹⁷ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ¹⁷ | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 0) ¹⁷ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 907 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 80 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (Peak, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 20 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Multi-Axial Impact ¹¹ | 6 | J | ISO 6603 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 55 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Table 7 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-1 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
