LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound RF0057E
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP THERMOCOMP RF0057E compound is based on Nylon 6/6 resin containing 25% glass fiber. Added features of this grade include: Non-Brominated & Non-Chlorinated Flame Retardant. 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
- Polyamides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 8000.0 - 8000.0 MPa
- Additives Included
Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Mold Release Agent
- 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 5VA
- UL 94 5VB
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bromine-free
- Chlorine-free
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Flame Retardant
- Good Mold Release
- Heat Stabilized
- High Modulus
- High Stiffness
- No Added PFAS
- Non-brominated
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- AC Charging Cabinet
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Under The Hood
- Batteries
- Building Materials
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Connectors
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.39 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.15 - 0.4 | % | ISO 294 |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹ | 1 - 1.2 | % | ISO 294 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 2.64 | % | ISO 62-1 |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 130 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2.4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 9400 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 190 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 8000 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 3 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Pressure Test (approximate maximum) ¹¹ | 240 | °C | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 240 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ | 140 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 110 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 140 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | 1.00E+12 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (in air, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ | 16 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Comparative Tracking Index ¹¹ | 600 | V | IEC 60112 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹ | 0 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹ | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹ | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ¹¹ | 0 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 45 | 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 | 80 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.15 - 0.25 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 265 - 275 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 260 - 270 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 255 - 265 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 250 - 260 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 60 - 100 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.2 - 0.3 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 30 - 60 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.9 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94-5VB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 94 |
| UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖ | F1 | — | UL 746C |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.6 mm) ᵖ | 7.75E+02 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 0.9 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 0.8 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 0.4 mm) ᵖ | 775 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
