LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound DC0041XX5

LNP THERMOCOMP DC0041XX5 compound is based on PC Copolymer Resin containing 20% carbon fiber suitable for injection molding applications. Added features of this grade include: Higher Stiffness vs. glass fiber, Higher Strength. This halogen-free flame retardant resin is EN45545 R6 HL3 compliant and is targeted for train interior applications (category R6).

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Flame Retardant
High stiffness/Strength
Low Smoke and Toxicity
No PFAS intentionally added
Non halogenated flame retardant

Industry

Material previously used in

Rail

Applications

Possible usage of material

Rail Cabin Interiors
Rail

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Surface Resistivity	1E+02 - 1E+04	Ω	ASTM D257

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 +23°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 +23°C*	30	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	8	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	30	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	55	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	420	J/m	ASTM D4812

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	90 - 100	°C
Drying Time	6 - 8	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	12	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.002	%
Melt Temperature	250 - 280	°C
Hopper Temperature	40 - 80	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	240 - 260	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	250 - 270	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Nozzle Temperature	255 - 275	°C
Mold Temperature	60 - 90	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw speed (Circumferential speed)	60 - 100	m/s
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.025 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	16200	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	160	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	2	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	11800	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength, 2 mm/min	210	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	16200	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	170	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	3	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	11800	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	220	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.39	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	5	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Mold Shrinkage, flow	0.1 - 0.2	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow	0.2 - 0.3	%	SABIC method
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24hrs)	0.1 - 0.15	%	ISO 62-4
Specific Gravity	1.39	-	ASTM D792

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	109	°C	ISO 75/Af
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	115	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	120	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	122	°C	ISO 306
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	1.4E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	5.6E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	96	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	107	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	1.4E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	5.6E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831

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