LNP™ ELCRES™ FST2732E

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LNP ELCRES FST2732E resin is a UV stabilized, glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate Copolymer Resin in opaque colors for sheet extrusion and thermoforming processes. This non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant resin is EN 45545 R6–HL2 compliant and an ideal candidate for train interior applications. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body
Interior

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Rail & Mass Transit

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics
Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand: LNP™ ELCRES
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber, Mineral
Glass Fiber
Mineral
Flexural Modulus: 3800.0 - 3800.0 MPa
Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Processing Methods: Extrusion
Note: 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
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free
Chlorine-free
Halogen-free
Low Toxicity
No Added PFAS
Quality Standards: EN45545 R6-HL2; Railway European Fire Protection Standard EN 45545-2 HL3
Material Features: Flame Retardant
Good Flow
Good Processability
Low Smoke Emission
Low Toxicity
No Added PFAS
Non-brominated
Non-chlorinated
Country Availability: Canada
China (Mainland)
Mexico
USA
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Applications
Rail Seating
Rails
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density ¹¹	1.29	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate (at 250°C, 2.16 kg) ¹¹	4	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹	0.12	%	ISO 62-4

Table 2 of 6

12 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
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

Table 3 of 6

9 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80104, sp=64mm) ¹¹	118	°C	ISO 75/Af
Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80104, 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

Table 4 of 6

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature	210 - 260	°C
Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature	220 - 270	°C
Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature	230 - 280	°C
Drying Temperature	90 - 105	°C
Drying Time	3 - 6	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.05	%
Melt Temperature	230 - 280	°C

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