Covestro Bayblend® FR3006 HF PC/ABS
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Bayblend® FR3006 HF PC/ABS Resin
Bayblend FR3006 HF is a flame-retardant PC+ABS blend engineered for high-flow injection molding. With UL 94 V-1 (1.5 mm), V-0 (1.8 mm), and 5VB (1.8 mm) certifications, Vicat softening at 108°C, and enhanced heat resistance, it’s ideal for demanding electrical/electronic components. This easy-flow version of FR3006 ensures precision in complex geometries.
Associated Documents
ISO TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt volume-flow rate (240 °C/5 kg): 36 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Melt viscosity (1000 s⁻¹ / 260 °C): 125 Pa·s (ISO 11443-A)
- Molding shrinkage:
- Parallel: 0.5 – 0.7% (ISO 2577)
- Normal: 0.5 – 0.7% (ISO 2577)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50% r.h.)
- Tensile modulus: 2700 MPa (ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield stress: 60 MPa (ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield strain: 4.0% (ISO 527-1,-2)
- Stress at break: 50 MPa (ISO 527-1,-2)
- Strain at break: > 50% (ISO 527-1,-2)
- Izod notched impact strength (23 °C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Temperature of deflection under load:
- At 1.80 MPa: 91 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- At 0.45 MPa: 101 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Vicat softening temperature:
- 50 °C/h: 106 °C (ISO 306)
- 120 °C/h: 108 °C (ISO 306)
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (23 to 55 °C):
- Parallel: 0.72 × 10⁻⁴/K (ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Normal: 0.72 × 10⁻⁴/K (ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Burning behavior:
- UL 94 (1.5 mm): V-1
- UL 94 (1.8 mm): V-0
- UL 94-5V (1.8 mm): 5VB
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 (1 mm): 30 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Comparative tracking index (CTI), Solution A: 350 (IEC 60112)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Water absorption:
- Saturation: 0.5% (ISO 62)
- Equilibrium at 23 °C/50% r.h.: 0.2% (ISO 62)
- Density: 1180 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
Processing Guide
- Melt temperature: 240 – 270 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold temperature: 60 – 90 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection velocity: 240 mm/s (ISO 294)
- Drying temperature: 80 °C
- Drying time: 4 hours
- Maximum moisture content: ≤ 0.02%
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardancy
It achieves UL 94 V-0 (1.8 mm) and 5VB certifications without compromising mechanical integrity. Ideal for electronics exposed to ignition risks, reducing compliance hurdles.
High Flow & Process Efficiency
It fills intricate molds effortlessly. Melt volume-flow rate of 36 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133) ensures smooth injection into thin-walled parts, cutting cycle times and energy costs.
Balanced Thermal-Mechanical Performance
It withstands heat and stress, retaining stiffness (2,700 MPa modulus) and impact resistance (12 kJ/m²) up to 101°C (0.45 MPa load). Perfect for automotive/industrial housings.
Use & Applications
- Electrical Enclosures: Circuit breakers, connectors, switch housings.
- Consumer Electronics: Laptop chassis, power adapters.
- Automotive Components: Dashboard trims, sensor housings.
- Industrial Parts: Tool casings, safety equipment.