Sabic CYCOLOY™ FR Resins CM6240 PC/ABS
Plastic Granules
Sabic Cycoloy FR CM6240 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Fr resins CM6240 (PC/ABS) resin is a flame-retardant, mineral-filled grade. It offers high strength, excellent flow, and low warpage, achieving UL94 V-0 at 0.8mm for high-performance thin-wall applications.
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Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.3 (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.3 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage:
- Flow: 0.3 – 0.4% (SABIC method)
- Flow: 0.33% (SABIC method)
- X-Flow: 0.38% (SABIC method)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.1% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH): 0.03% (ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield):
- 56 MPa (ISO 527)
- 55 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress (Break):
- 29 MPa (ISO 527)
- 40 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Yield): 3% (ISO 527 / ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Break):
- 25% (ISO 527)
- 35% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus:
- 4460 MPa (ISO 527)
- 4350 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield):
- 101 MPa (ISO 178)
- 96 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus:
- 4510 MPa (ISO 178)
- 4400 MPa (ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C23°C):
- 86 J/m (ASTM D256)
- 7 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Notched, −30°C-30°C):
- 60 J/m (ASTM D256)
- 7 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact Strength (23°C, V-notch): 6 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Instrumented Dart Impact (Total Energy):
- 56 J (23°C23°C, ASTM D3763)
- 35 J (−30°C-30°C, ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature:
- Rate B/50: 97°C (ASTM D1525 / ISO 306)
- Rate B/120: 100°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.82 MPa):
- 90°C (ASTM D648)
- 86°C (ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, −40°C 40°C-40°C ~ 40°C):
- Flow Direction: 4.8–4.9E-05, 1/°C (ISO 11359-2 / ASTM E831)
- Cross-Flow Direction: 6.3–6.4E-05, 1/°C (ISO 11359-2 / ASTM E831)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Flame Class Rating:
- V-0 at 0.8 mm
- 5VB at 1.5 mm
(Tested by SABIC-IP under UL 94)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 80 – 90°C
- Drying Time: >4 – 6 hours (Cumulative: 16 hours)
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.04%
- Melt Temperature: 255 – 285°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 255 – 285°C
- Mold Temperature: 70 – 95°C
Features & Benefits
Superior Thin-Wall Flame Retardancy
Cycoloy CM6240 plastic raw material achieves a UL94 V-0 rating at just 0.8mm, allowing for lighter, thinner, and more compact part designs without compromising critical fire safety standards.
Excellent Processability & Dimensional Stability
The material features high flow and low warpage, enabling easier filling of complex molds and reducing part deformation. This leads to higher production yields and consistent part quality for intricate components.
Robust Mechanical Performance
Cycoloy FR Resins CM6240 provides a strong balance of high modulus and good ductility, resulting in parts that are both rigid and impact-resistant, ensuring durability in demanding end-use environments.
Use & Applications
- Thin-wall applications in consumer electronics enclosures.
- Components requiring high flame retardancy and structural integrity.