Sabic CYCOLOY™ FR Resins C3650 PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy FR C3650 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Fr resins C3650 (PC/ABS) resin is a non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant material with a UL V0 & 5VB rating. This versatile, general-purpose resin is ideal for demanding applications like cable channels, offering safety and performance without halogens.
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Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.18 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.6% (ASTM D570)
- Melt Flow Rate (260°C/5.0 kg): 8.5 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2 mm): 0.4%–0.6% (SABIC Method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 64 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 2600 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 101 MPa (ASTM D790), 100 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (1.3 mm/min): 2680 MPa (ASTM D790), 2700 MPa (ISO 178)
- Hardness: Rockwell R (124) (ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 694J/m (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact (Notched, 23°C): 48kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Instrumented Dart Impact (Total Energy, 23°C): 64 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- HDT (0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed): 100 °C (ASTM D648), 102 °C (ISO 75/Be)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 110 °C (ASTM D1525), 108 °C (ISO 306)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ISO 8302)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength (In Oil, 3.2 mm): 17 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.7 (IEC 60250)
- Volume Resistivity: >1.E+15 Ω⋅cm (IEC 60093)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 600 V (IEC 60112)
Flame Characteristics
- UL Flame Class Rating: V-0 (1.5 mm), 5VB (2.5 mm) (UL 94)
- Oxygen Index (LOI): 37% (ISO 4589)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 80–90 °C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hrs (Max cumulative: 8 hrs)
- Melt Temperature: 245–275 °C
- Mold Temperature: 60–80 °C
- Nozzle Temperature: 245–275 °C
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardancy Without Halogens
This non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant PC/ABS achieves a UL94 V-0 rating, ensuring critical fire safety for electronics and enclosures while meeting strict environmental standards.
Exceptional Strength and Impact Resistance
It offers high tensile strength and excellent impact resistance, providing the durability needed to protect sensitive internal components from drops, shocks, and everyday stress.
Excellent Processability
With good melt flow, SABIC Cycoloy C3650 resin fills intricate molds easily, enabling high-quality, consistent production of complex components via injection molding or extrusion.
Use & Applications
- Cable Channels and Management Systems
- Electrical Enclosures and Housings
- Consumer Electronics Components
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Business Machine Housings