LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound DF002FV
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ DF002FV compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing 10% glass fiber. Added features of this grade include: Improved Plating Surface and Mechanical Performance suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) applications, Good Surface Esthetics and Wide Processing Window.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Interior
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- 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
- Additives Included
Heat Stabilizer, Impact Modifier, Metal Deactivator, Mold Release Agent; Heat Stabilizer; Impact Modifier; Metal Deactivator; Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding, Laser Sintering (SLS)
- 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Mold Release
- Good Surface Appearance
- Heat Stabilized
- High Modulus
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Antenna
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Consumer Applications
- Containers
- Displays
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Laser Sintering (SLS)
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4.1 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3800 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 110 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 3600 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.27 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.3 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 29 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Table 3 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 1.25E+02 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 119 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹ | 3.05 | SABIC method |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹ | 3.05 | SABIC method |
| Dielectric Constant (at 5 GHz) ¹¹ | 3.03 | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.014 | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.013 | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 5 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.011 | SABIC method |
Table 5 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 700 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 170 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 6 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 1.10E+02 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 100 - 120 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | 0.5 | mm | UL 94 |
