LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound DX14354X

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LNP THERMOCOMP DX14354X compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing proprietary fillers. Added features of this grade include: Improved Plating Surface and Mechanical Performance suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) applications, Improved Flow, Superior Impact, Colorable, Non-Brominated, Non-Chlorinated Flame Retardant. 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

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics
Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand: LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Fillers Included: Silicone Oil, Talc
Silicone Oil
Talc
Flexural Modulus: 2560.0 - 2560.0 MPa
Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Metal Deactivator; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Metal Deactivator
Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Laser Sintering (SLS)
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.; ²⁰ After 40 cycles, Similar to USCAR-2, Class III; ²¹ After 40 cycles, Similar to USCAR-2, Class IV
Color: White
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Personal Care
Printing & Packaging
Flame Rating: UL 94 V1
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free
Chlorine-free
No Added PFAS
Material Features: Cost Effective
Excellent Aesthetics
Excellent Dielectric Properties
Flame Retardant
Good Aesthetics
Good Colorability
Good Surface Appearance
Heat Stabilized
Country Availability: Canada
China (Mainland)
Mexico
USA
Certifications and Compliance: UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Interior Parts
Cell Phones
Computer Components
Consumer Applications
Containers
Displays
Electrical Components
Electrical Enclosure
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin

Technical data

Table 1 of 8

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	54	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	49	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	70	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹	2500	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	85	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	83	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	2500	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	54	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	47	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	5	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	80	%	ISO 527

Table 2 of 8

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density ¹¹	1.29	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	ASTM D955
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 24 hrs) ᵍ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	ASTM D955
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹	0.05	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 260°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹	25	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate (at 280°C, 2.16 kg) ¹¹	27	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate (at 280°C, 21.6 kg) ¹¹	22	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Table 3 of 8

9 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹	128	°C	ASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	128	°C	ASTM D1525
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	111	°C	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000057	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.00006	1/°C	ASTM E831
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80104, sp=64mm) ¹¹	113	°C	ISO 75/Af
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

Table 4 of 8

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹, ²⁰	70	%	ASTM D638

Table 5 of 8

10 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Volume Resistivity ¹¹	1.20E+16	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Surface Resistivity ¹¹	1.20E+16	Ω	ASTM D257
Relative Permittivity (1 GHz) ¹¹	3.1	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 GHz) ¹¹	0.006	—	ASTM D150
Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	3.06	—	SABIC method
Dielectric Constant (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹	3.08	—	SABIC method
Dielectric Constant (at 5 GHz) ¹¹	3.08	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	0.0063	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹	0.0061	—	SABIC method
Dissipation Factor (at 5 GHz) ¹¹	0.0059	—	SABIC method

Table 6 of 8

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	750	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, 80103, at 23°C) ¹¹	60	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A

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