Sabic CYCOLOY™ FR Resins C2800 PC/ABS
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Sabic Cycoloy FR C2800 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Fr resins C2800 (PC/ABS) resin is a non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant material with a UL V0 & 5VB rating. It’s ideal for injection-molded business equipment, monitors, and enclosures requiring safety and performance.
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Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.17 (color: 1.18) (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption:
- 23∘C/24 hrs: 0.1% (ASTM D570)
- 23∘C, Saturated: 0.4% (ASTM D570)
- Mold Shrinkage:
- Flow: 0.4–0.6%
- Cross-flow: 0.4–0.6% (SABIC Method)
- Melt Flow Rate: 16 g/10 min at 260∘C/2.16 kgf (ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, 50 mm/min): 58 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain:
- Yield: 5%
- Break: 50% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus: 2680 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (yield, 2.6 mm/min): 96 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2680 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Hardness: Rockwell R = 120 (ASTM D785)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (notched, 23∘C): 427 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (23∘C): 58 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temp (Rate B/50): 90∘C (ASTM D1525)
- HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature):
- 1.82 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed (ASTM D648)
- 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed (ASTM D648)
- CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) (−40∘ to 60°C):
- Flow Direction: 7.2E-05 (ASTM E831)
- Cross-flow: 7.2E-05 (ASTM E831)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-∘C (ASTM C177)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI):
- Electrical: 80∘C (UL 746B)
- Mechanical with Impact: 70∘C (UL 746B)
- Mechanical without Impact: 80∘C (UL 746B)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: (1.E+17) (ASTM D257)
- Surface Resistivity: (>1.E+14) (ASTM D257)
- Dielectric Strength (3.2 mm, in oil): 17.9 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Relative Permittivity:
- 50/60 Hz: 3 (ASTM D150)
- 100 Hz: 3 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor (50/60 Hz): 0.0048 (ASTM D150)
- Arc Resistance (Tungsten): PLC Code = 6 (ASTM D495)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): PLC Code = 1 (UL 746A)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Flame Class Ratings:
- V-2: 0.88 mm
- V-0: 1.47 mm
- 5VB: 2.31 mm
- Oxygen Index (LOI): 35% (ASTM D2863)
Injection Molding Parameters
- Drying Temperature: 75–80°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hrs (cumulative up to 8 hrs)
- Max Moisture Content: 0.04%
- Melt Temperature: 230–275°C
- Mold Temperature: 50–70°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
- Vent Depth: 0.038–0.076 mm
Use & Applications
- Business Equipment: Printers, copiers, and scanners.
- Monitors: Computer and industrial display housings.
- Enclosures: Electrical cabinets, control boxes, and device covers.
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardancy Without Halogens
This non-chlorinated, non-brominated formula achieves top UL V-0 & 5VB ratings, helping you meet strict safety standards for electronics and business equipment without environmental concerns.
Exceptional Impact Strength and Durability
With high notched Izod impact resistance, Cycoloy FR Resins C2800 creates robust enclosures and monitor housings that can withstand accidental drops and daily physical stress, reducing field failures.
Excellent Thermal and Dimensional Stability
The material maintains its properties and shape across a range of temperatures, ensuring reliable performance for components near heat sources and consistent part dimensions during high-volume molding.