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LNP™ THERMOTUF™ Compound VF003

Chemical Family
Polyamides

SABIC's Specialties Business LNP THERMOTUF VF003 compound is based on Super Touch Nylon resin containing 15% glass fiber. Added features of this grade include: Impact Modified. 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

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
  • Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden
  • Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
  • Glazing & Window Elements
Building & Construction — Building Materials
  • Interior Fixtures
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
  • Artificial Turf
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Displays
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Personal Care — Packaging & Accessories
  • Applicators & Accessories
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Connectors
  • Switches & Relays

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polyamides

Other characteristics

Brand
LNP™ THERMOTUF™ Compound
Polymer Name
Polyamide 66 (PA 66)
Fillers Included
Glass Fiber
Flexural Modulus
4480.0 - 4480.0 MPa
Additives Included

Heat Stabilizer, Impact Modifier, Mold Release Agent; Heat Stabilizer; Impact Modifier; Mold Release Agent

Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Note

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
  • Building & Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Personal Care
  • Printing & Packaging
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
Technology
Plastics
Labeling Claims
No Added PFAS
Material Features
  • Good Mold Release
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Modulus
  • Impact Modified
  • No Added PFAS
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • China (Mainland)
  • Mexico
  • USA
Certifications and Compliance
UL 94
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 7

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Stress (Break) ¹¹77MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹2.6%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹5010MPaASTM D638
Flexural Stress ¹¹124MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus ¹¹4480MPaASTM D790

Table 2 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density ¹¹1.23g/cm³ASTM D792

Table 3 of 7

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹241°CASTM D648
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹65°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹65°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹65°CUL 746B

Table 4 of 7

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹0PLC CodeUL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹min. 1.5mmUL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹min. 1.5mmUL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ¹¹1PLC CodeUL 746A
Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ¹¹6PLC CodeASTM D495

Table 5 of 7

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹608J/mASTM D4812
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹90J/mASTM D256

Table 6 of 7

10 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature ⁷80°C
Drying Time ⁷4Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷0.15%
Melt Temperature ⁷280 - 295°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷295 - 305°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷275 - 290°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷260 - 270°C
Mold Temperature ⁷95 - 110°C
Back Pressure ⁷0.2 - 0.3MPa
Screw Speed ⁷30 - 60rpm

Table 7 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖmin. 1.5mmUL 94

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