LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound D251RC

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ D251RC compound is based on recycled Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing 20% glass fiber. Added features of this grade include: High Modulus, Low Warpage, Good Ductility, Non-Brominated & Non-Chlorinated Flame Retardant. Post-Consumer Recycling (PCR) Polycarbonate content up to 35%.

Other characteristics

Brand: LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound
Density: 1350.0 - 1350.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free, Chlorine-free, Contains PCR Resin, Recyclable, Recycled, Sustainable; Bromine-free; Chlorine-free; Contains PCR Resin; Recyclable; Recycled; Sustainable
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber, Silicone Oil
Glass Fiber
Silicone Oil
Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Mold Release Agent
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.; 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 V0
UL 94 V1
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Cost Effective
Flame Retardant
Good Aesthetics
Good Mold Release
Heat Stabilized
High Ductility
High Impact Resistance
High Modulus
Country Availability: Canada
China (Mainland)
Mexico
USA

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density ¹¹	1.35	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹	12	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 2.16 kgf) ¹¹	25	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹	10	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 2.16 kg) ¹¹	21	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹	0.2 - 0.4	%	ASTM D955
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹	0.2 - 0.4	%	ASTM D955
Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹	0.03	%	ISO 62-1

Table 2 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	6050	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹	6150	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	158	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) ¹¹	160	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	161	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹	161	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹	6650	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹	6700	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	2.6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	2.6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	107	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹	109	MPa	ASTM D638

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000025	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.000063	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000026	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.000075	1/°C	ASTM E831
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	120	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	115	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80104, sp=64mm) ¹¹	116	°C	ISO 75/Af
Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80104, sp=64mm) ¹¹	121	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹	80	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹	80	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹	80	°C	UL 746B
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹	125	°C	ISO 306

Table 4 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	3.25	—	SABIC method
Dielectric Constant (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹	3.26	—	SABIC method
Dielectric Constant (at 10 GHz) ¹¹	3.26	—	SABIC method
Dielectric Constant (at 5 GHz) ¹¹	3.26	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	0.0068	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹	0.0069	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 10 GHz) ¹¹	0.0073	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 5 GHz) ¹¹	0.0071	—	SABIC method
Surface Resistivity ¹¹	min. 1.0E+16	Ω	ASTM D257
Volume Resistivity ¹¹	min. 1.0E+16	Ω.cm	ASTM D257

Table 5 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹	22	J	ASTM D3763
Izod Impact (Notched, 80104, at -30°C) ¹¹	9	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80104, at 23°C) ¹¹	13	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹	90	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	140	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80104, at 23°C) ¹¹	41	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹	680	J/m	ASTM D4812

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