Covestro Bayblend® FR3001 PC/ABS
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Bayblend® FR3001 PC/ABS Resin Flame Retardant Grade
Covestro PC+ABS Bayblend® FR3001 is a flame-retardant (UL 94 V-0 at 1.5mm), non-reinforced blend engineered for high-performance applications. With a Vicat softening temperature of 103°C and excellent flow properties, it ensures safety, durability, and ease of processing for thin-walled components in demanding industries.
Associated Documents
ISO TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Spiral flow length: 480 mm (2 mm/260 °C/80 °C/140 MPa, Covestro Test)
- Melt volume-flow rate (MVR): 25 cm³/10 min (240 °C/5 kg, ISO 1133)
- Melt viscosity: 150 Pa·s (1000 s⁻¹/260 °C, ISO 11443-A)
- Molding shrinkage (parallel/normal): 0.5–0.7% (150×105×3 mm³, 240 °C, ISO 2577)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50% r. h.)
- Tensile modulus: 2700 MPa (1 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield stress: 60 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield strain: 4.0% (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Izod notched impact strength (23 °C): 15 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- Izod notched impact strength (-30 °C): 8.0 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection temperature under load:
- 1.80 MPa: 88 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- 0.45 MPa: 98 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Vicat softening temperature: 103 °C (50 N; 120 °C/h, ISO 306)
- Linear thermal expansion coefficient:
- Parallel (23–55 °C): 0.76×10⁻⁴ /K (ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Normal (23–55 °C): 0.8×10⁻⁴ /K (ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Burning behavior:
- UL 94 (1.5 mm): V-0 (UL Recognition)
- UL 94-5V (2.0 mm): 5VB
- UL 94-5V (3.0 mm): 5VA
Electrical Properties (23 °C/50% r. h.)
- Relative permittivity:
- 100 Hz: 3.2 (IEC 60250)
- 1 MHz: 3.1 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation factor:
- 100 Hz: 50×10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- 1 MHz: 70×10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Volume resistivity: 1×10¹⁴ Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface resistivity: 1×10¹⁶ Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Electrical strength: 30 kV/mm (1 mm, IEC 60243-1)
- Comparative tracking index (CTI): 300 (Solution A, IEC 60112)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Density: 1180 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
- Water absorption:
- Saturation value: 0.5% (Water at 23 °C, ISO 62)
- Equilibrium value: 0.2% (23 °C, 50% r. h., ISO 62)
Process Guide
- Injection molding:
- Melt temperature: 240–270 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold temperature: 60–90 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection velocity: 240 mm/s (ISO 294)
- Drying conditions:
- Drying temperature: 80 °C
- Drying time: 4 h
- Maximum moisture content: ≤ 0.02%
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Resistance
It achieves UL 94 V-0 (1.5mm) and 5VA (3.0mm) ratings, eliminating the need for secondary flame treatments. Ideal for electronics and automotive parts requiring strict fire safety compliance.
High Impact & Thermal Stability
It boasts 15 kJ/m² notched impact strength at 23°C and heat deflection up to 98°C (0.45 MPa). Ensures durability in rugged environments, from power tools to industrial housings.
Easy Processing & Consistency
Optimized flow (480mm spiral flow) and low shrinkage (0.5–0.7%) enable complex mold filling and dimensional stability. Reduces scrap rates and shortens production cycles.
Use & Applications
- Electronics: Connectors, switches, and smartphone housings.
- Automotive: Dashboard components, fuse boxes, and interior trims.
- Industrial: Power tool casings, control panels, and enclosures.
- Consumer Tech: Thin-walled laptop chassis and charger housings.