LNP™ ELCRES™ FST8036

LNP ELCRES FST8036 is a glass fiber reinforced Polycarbonate (PC) Copolymer Resin for sheet extrusion and suitable for part production by thermoforming processes. This UV stabilized, low smoke, flame retardant resin, is intended for aircraft interior applications requiring OSU65/65 and FAR25.853 compliant materials.

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Technology

Extrusion

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Good Processability
High stiffness/Strength
Low Smoke and Toxicity
No PFAS intentionally added

Industry

Material previously used in

Applications

Possible usage of material

Air Cabin Interiors

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
OSU total heat release (2 minute test)	<65	kW-min/m²	FAR 25.853
OSU peak heat release rate (5 minute test)	<65	kW/m²	FAR 25.853
Vertical Burn a (60s) passes at	1	Seconds	FAR 25.853
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Dmax	<25	-	ASTM E662

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 +23°C*	7	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 +23°C*	70	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	9	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	70	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	60	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	55	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	75	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	650	J/m	ASTM D4812

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	4700	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min	60	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	50	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Nominal Strain, break, 5 mm/min	7	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	4700	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength, 2 mm/min	100	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strain, break, 2 mm/min	10	%	ISO 178
Flexural Stress at 3.5% strain, 2 mm/min	90	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	4750	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	60	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	50	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	4	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Nominal Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.41	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	7	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.05	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.12	%	ISO 62-1
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.2	%	ISO 62-1
Specific Gravity	1.42	-	ASTM D792

SHEET EXTRUSION

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	90 - 110	°C
Drying Time	3 - 4	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	18	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.05	%
Melt Temperature	220 - 260	°C
Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature	180 - 210	°C
Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature	200 - 230	°C
Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature	220 - 260	°C
Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature	220 - 260	°C
Die Temperature	220 - 260	°C
Roll Stack Temp - Bottom	90 - 120	°C
Roll Stack Temp - Middle	90 - 120	°C
Roll Stack Temp - Top	90 - 120	°C

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	120	°C	ISO 75/Af
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	127	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	128	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	129	°C	ISO 306
CTE
– -40°C to 90°C, flow	3.5E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
– -40°C to 90°C, xflow	6.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	119	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	128	°C	ASTM D648
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASS	-	IEC 60695-10-2

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