LNP™ THERMOTUF™ Compound RBX7245
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP™ THERMOTUF™ RBX7245 compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin. Added features of this grade include: Non-Brominated & Non-Chlorinated Flame Retardant with excellent V-0 rating at 0.6mm, Post-Consumer Recycling (PCR) Polycarbonate content up to 50%.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ THERMOTUF™ Compound
- Density
- 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Labeling Claims
Bromine-free, Chlorine-free, Confirms to ECO-Label, Contains PCR Resin, Recyclable, Recycled, Sustainable; Bromine-free; Chlorine-free; Confirms to ECO-Label; Contains PCR Resin; Recyclable; Recycled; Sustainable
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- 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.; 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.
- Color
- Opaque
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Good Flow
- Non-brominated
- Non-chlorinated
- Recyclable
- Unreinforced
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 63 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 46 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 75 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2500 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 102 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2400 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 63 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 44 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 64 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2400 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.3 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 260°C, 2.16 kgf) ¹¹ | 18 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.05 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 260°C, 2.16 kg) ¹¹ | 18 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 29 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 6
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 101 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 92 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 90°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 90°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000063 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 90°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000071 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 90°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000071 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 110 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 116 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 700 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 0°C) ¹¹ | 310 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 91 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at 23°C, 80*10*4mm, Cut) ¹¹ | 51 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, 0°C, 80*10*4mm, Cut) ¹¹ | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at -30°C, 80*10*4mm, Cut) ¹¹ | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 5 of 6
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 80 - 90 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 2 - 4 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 250 - 300 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 250 - 300 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 250 - 300 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 240 - 290 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 230 - 280 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature ⁷ | 60 - 80 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 60 - 85 | °C |
| Vent Depth ⁷ | 0.03 - 0.075 | mm |
Table 6 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.25 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.6 | mm | UL 94 |
