LNP™ THERMOTUF™ Compound D1000FRD
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP™ THERMOTUF™ D1000FRD compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin. Added features of this grade include: impact modified, good Low temperature ductility in combination with medium flow characteristics, excellent surface esthetics, excellent knit line strength and excellent processability with opportunities for shorter IM cycle times compared to standard IM PC resins. This is a general purpose product available for wide range of opaque colors and may be an excellent candidate for a broad range of applications.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Glazing & Window Elements
- Interior Fixtures
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Applicators & Accessories
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ THERMOTUF™ Compound
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Additives Included
- Impact Modifier
- 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.; 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
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Excellent Knit Line Strength
- Excellent Low Temperature Ductility
- General Purpose
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Colorability
- Good Knitability
- Good Processability
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliances
- Building Materials
- Cell Phones
- Commercial Appliance
- Computer Components
- Construction Applications
- Consumer Applications
- Containers
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 58 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 57 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 90 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2200 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 85 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2100 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.18 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 14 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.19 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.12 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.09 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 13 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 117 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 138 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 4 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 750 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 600 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 5 of 5
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 48 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 290 - 310 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 305 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 70 - 95 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
