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FLEX NORYL™ Resin WCD891B

SABIC's Specialties Business FLEX NORYL™ WCD891B resin is a flexible, non-reinforced extrudable blend of Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) + Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). This material contains non-halogenated flame retardant and performance capable of meeting UL VW-1 requirements, 80C end use temperature rating, and heat deformation performance as defined by UL 1581. FLEX NORYL™ WCD891B resin is intended for evaluation in wire and cable applications in dark colors. It has a Shore A Hardness reading of 89 and exhibits superior thermal stability, very low water absorption, good electric properties, and low specific gravity. Processing is typically conducted on standard extrusion equipment, and UL 1581 testing is conducted on 2.0mm wire with 0.12mm X 20 stranded copper conductor. 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.

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Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Displays
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Conduits & Cable Management
  • Connectors
  • Switches & Relays

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Blends & Alloys

Other characteristics

Brand
FLEX NORYL™ Resin
Density
1100.0 - 1100.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name
PPE/TPE Alloy
Processing Methods
Extrusion, Wire Coating Extrusion
Note

ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.; 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.; ¹⁹ Wire and cable - UL 1581 tested on 2.0mm wire with 0.12mmx20 stranded copper

Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
Flame Rating
UL 94 V0
Technology
Plastics
Labeling Claims
  • Bromine-free
  • Chlorine-free
  • No Added PFAS
Additives Included
  • Flame Retardant
  • Heat Stabilizer
  • Impact Modifier
  • Mold Release Agent
Material Features
  • Dimensional Stability
  • Ductile
  • Flame Retardant
  • Flexible
  • Good Extrusion Properties
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good Processability
  • Heat Stabilized
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • China (Mainland)
  • Mexico
  • USA
Certifications and Compliance
  • RoHS Compliant
  • UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Cell Phones
  • Computer Components
  • Conduit
  • Displays
  • Electrical Components
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Tablets
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Extrusion
  • Wire Coating Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹16MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹170%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 12.5 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹160MPaASTM D790
Hardness (Shore A, 30S reading) ¹¹89—ASTM D2240
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹15MPaISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹140%ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (at 12.5 mm/min) ¹¹140MPaISO 178
Tear Strength ¹¹7N/mmISO 6383

Table 2 of 7

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.1—ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate (at 250°C, 5 kgf) ¹¹20g/10 minASTM D1238

Table 3 of 7

7 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (Break) ¹⁹18MPaUL 1581
Tensile Elongation (Break) ¹⁹215%UL 1581
Tensile Strength (Break, after 7days, at 113°C) ¹⁹21MPaUL 1581
Tensile Elongation (Break, after 7days, at 113°C) ¹⁹160%UL 1581
UL Temperature Rating ¹⁹80°CUL 1581
Heat Deformation (at 100°C, 250g) ¹⁹9%UL 1581
VW-1 ¹⁹Pass—UL 1581

Table 4 of 7

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Volume Resistivity ¹¹1.50E+15Ω.cmASTM D257
Surface Resistivity ¹¹5.10E+15ΩASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 2mm) ¹¹24kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹2.9—IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹0.04—IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index ʳ ¹¹600VIEC 60112

Table 5 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Brittleness Temperature ¹¹max. -40°CASTM D746

Table 6 of 7

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ʳmin. 4mmUL 94
Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 850°C) ʳ3mmIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ʳ750°CIEC 60695-2-13
Oxygen Index (LOI) ʳ27%ISO 4589

Table 7 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Conductor Pre-heat Temperature25 - 120°C
Cooling Water Air Gap100 - 200mm
Cross-head Temperature220 - 250°C
Die Temperature220 - 250°C
Drying Temperature75 - 85°C
Drying Time5 - 7Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)12Hrs
Extruder Length/Diameter Ratio (L/D)22:1 to 26:1—
Feed Zone Temperature180 - 220°C
Head Zone Temperature220 - 250°C
Maximum Moisture Content0.02%
Melt Temperature220 - 250°C

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