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
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Glazing & Window Elements
- Interior Fixtures
- Artificial Turf
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Applicators & Accessories
- Connectors
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
- 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| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break) ¹¹ | 77 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹ | 2.6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 5010 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress ¹¹ | 124 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus ¹¹ | 4480 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 7
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.23 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
Table 3 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 241 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ | 65 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 65 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 65 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹ | 0 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ¹¹ | 1 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ¹¹ | 6 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 608 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 90 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
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 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 295 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 305 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 275 - 290 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 260 - 270 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 95 - 110 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.2 - 0.3 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 30 - 60 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
