Covestro Bayblend® FR3008 HR PC/ABS
Bayblend® FR3008 HR PC/ABS Resin
Bayblend FR3008 HR is a flame-retardant (PC+ABS) blend engineered for demanding applications. With superior hydrolysis resistance vs. standard FR grades (e.g., FR3010), it delivers UL 94 V-0 (1.5 mm) safety, 103°C Vicat heat resistance, 960°C glow-wire performance, and robust impact/chemical stability—ideal for durable electrical and automotive components.
Associated Documents
ISO TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt volume-flow rate: 13 cm³/10 min (240 °C/5 kg, ISO 1133)
- Melt viscosity: 195 Pa·s (1000 s⁻¹/260 °C, ISO 11443-A)
- Molding shrinkage (parallel): 0.5–0.7% (ISO 2577)
- Molding shrinkage (normal): 0.5–0.7% (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:
- At 23 °C: 30 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- At -30 °C: 10 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
- Stress at break: 50 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Strain at break: > 50% (ISO 527-1,-2)
Thermal properties
- Temperature of deflection under load:
- 85 °C (1.80 MPa, ISO 75-1,-2)
- 95 °C (0.45 MPa, ISO 75-1,-2)
- Vicat softening temperature:
- 101 °C (50 N, 50 °C/h, ISO 306)
- 103 °C (50 N, 120 °C/h, ISO 306)
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion:
- Parallel: 0.76 × 10⁻⁴/K (23–55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Normal: 0.8 × 10⁻⁴/K (23–55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
Electrical properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
- Relative permittivity:
- 3.2 (100 Hz, IEC 60250)
- 3.1 (1 MHz, IEC 60250)
- Dissipation factor:
- 50 × 10⁻⁴ (100 Hz, IEC 60250)
- 70 × 10⁻⁴ (1 MHz, IEC 60250)
- Volume resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁴ Ω·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁶ Ω (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)
- Water absorption (saturation value): 0.5% (ISO 62)
- Water absorption (equilibrium value): 0.2% (23 °C, 50% r.h., ISO 62)
- Density: 1200 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
Process Guide
- Injection molding parameters:
- Melt temperature: 240–270 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold temperature: 60–90 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection velocity: 240 mm/s (ISO 294)
- Drying conditions:
- Temperature: 80 °C
- Time: 4 hours
- Moisture content: ≤ 0.02%
Features & Benefits
Uncompromising Fire Safety
It achieves UL 94 V-0 at just 1.5 mm thickness and passes rigorous 960°C glow-wire tests. Ideal for electrical housings and connectors, ensuring compliance and reducing ignition risks in high-heat environments.
Enhanced Humidity Resistance
Superior hydrolysis resistance vs. standard FR PC+ABS (e.g., FR3010), preventing degradation in humid conditions. Perfect for outdoor electronics, EV charging stations, and industrial controls exposed to moisture.
Reliable Processing & Durability
Optimized flow (13 cm³/10min melt rate) and low shrinkage (0.5–0.7%) enable complex molding. Combines 30 kJ/m² impact strength (23°C) with HDT 85°C (1.8 MPa), ensuring structural integrity in rugged applications.
Use & Applications
- Electrical & Electronics: Circuit breakers, server housings, and connectors requiring flame resistance.
- Automotive Interiors: Dashboard components, control panels, and vents needing heat tolerance.
- Consumer Electronics: Power-tool casings, laptop bases, and LED housings with strict safety standards.
- Industrial Equipment: Enclosures for machinery exposed to chemicals or high temperatures.