Covestro Bayblend® M301 FR PC/ABS
Plastic Granules
Bayblend® M301 FR PC/ABS Resin
Bayblend M301 FR is a flame-retardant, non-reinforced PC+ABS blend. It offers a high Vicat softening temperature of 105°C, excellent mechanical properties, and is manufactured under strict GMP standards for consistent quality in electrical and electronic applications.
Associated Documents
ISD TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt Volume-Flow Rate (240 °C/5 kg): 25 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Melt Viscosity (1000 s⁻¹, 260 °C): 170 Pa·s (ISO 11443-A)
- Molding Shrinkage (Parallel, 240 °C, MT 80 °C): 0.5–0.7 % (ISO 2577)
- Molding Shrinkage (Normal, 240 °C, MT 80 °C): 0.5–0.7 % (ISO 2577)
Mechanical properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 2600 MPa (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Yield Stress (50 mm/min): 60 MPa (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Yield Strain (50 mm/min): 4.0 % (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Stress at Break (50 mm/min): 50 MPa (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Strain at Break (50 mm/min): > 30 % (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Izod Notched Impact Strength (23 °C): 35 kJ/m² (ISO 180/A)
Thermal Properties
- Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa): 85 °C (ISO 75-1, -2)
- Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa): 95 °C (ISO 75-1, -2)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (50 N, 120 °C/h): 105 °C (ISO 306)
- Burning Behavior (1.5 mm): UL 94 V-0 (UL 94)
- Burning Behavior (2.0 mm): UL 94 5VB (UL 94)
- Burning Behavior (3.0 mm): UL 94 5VA (UL 94)
Electrical Properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
- Relative Permittivity (100 Hz): 3.2 (IEC 60250)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3.1 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (100 Hz): 50 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 70 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Volume Resistivity: 1.0 × 10¹⁴ Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: 1.0 × 10¹⁶ Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Electrical Strength (1 mm): 30 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Water Absorption (Saturation Value, 23 °C): 0.5 % (ISO 62)
- Water Absorption (Equilibrium Value, 23 °C, 50 % r. h.): 0.2 % (ISO 62)
- Density: 1190 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
Process Guide
- Injection Molding Melt Temperature: 240–270 °C (ISO 294)
- Standard Melt Temperature: 260 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold Temperature: 60–90 °C (ISO 294)
- Moisture Content (Max): ≤ 0.02 %
- Dry Air Drying Temperature: 80 °C
- Dry Air Drying Time: 4 h
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardancy & Safety
It achieves UL 94 V-0 rating at 1.5mm, ensuring critical fire safety and compliance for sensitive electronic components, reducing risks in end-use applications.
High Impact Strength & Durability
It offers excellent notched impact strength (35 kJ/m²), providing outstanding toughness and resistance to drops and impacts for durable, long-lasting device housings.
Excellent Electrical Insulation Properties
It features high volume resistivity (1.0E+14 Ω·m) and electrical strength, making it a reliable insulator for internal components and connectors in electronic devices.
Use & Applications
- Electrical Connectors and Housings
- Circuit Breakers and Switches
- Components for Power Distribution Units
- Internal Structural Parts for Electronic Devices
- Various Injection Molded Parts Requiring Flame Retardancy