Sabic CYCOLOY™ FR Resins CY6310 PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy FR CY6310 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Fr resins CY6310 is a high-flow, flame-retardant PC/ABS blend. It offers exceptional impact strength and heat resistance, making it ideal for large, thin-walled components requiring UL94 V-0 and 5VA ratings without halogenated flame retardants.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.17 (ASTM D792; ISO 1183)
- Density: 1.17 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.4 – 0.6% (SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate:
- 250°C/2.16 kg: 16 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- 260°C/2.16 kg: 20 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (260°C):
- 2.16 kg: 19 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- 5.0 kg: 48 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Water Absorption (23°C/saturated): 0.6% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C, 50% RH): 0.2% (ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min):
- 63 MPa (ASTM D638; ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min):
- 50 MPa (ASTM D638)
- 51 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus:
- 2700 MPa (ASTM D638; ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (Yield):
- 101 MPa (ASTM D790)
- 91 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus:
- 2700 MPa (ASTM D790)
- 2650 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Izod Notched Impact:
- 23°C: 600 J/m (ASTM D256)
- -30°C: 115 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Charpy Impact (V-notch, Edgewise):
- 23°C: 55 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- -30°C: 14 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature:
- B/50 Rate: 109°C (ASTM D1525; ISO 306)
- B/120 Rate: 111°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT):
- 0.45 MPa: 100°C (ASTM D648); 102°C (ISO 75/Bf)
- 1.82 MPa: 88°C (ASTM D648); 90°C (ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE):
- Flow: 6.8 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ASTM E831; ISO 11359-2)
- Cross-flow: 7.0 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ASTM E831; ISO 11359-2)
- Relative Temperature Index:
- Electrical, Mech. (with/without impact): 85°C (UL 746B)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁵ Ω.cm (IEC 60093)
- Surface Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁵ Ω (IEC 60093)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 575 V (IEC 60112)
- Dielectric Strength (In Oil):
- 0.8 mm: 41 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- 1.6 mm: 28 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- 3.2 mm: 17 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 V-Ratings:
- V-2: 0.75 mm
- V-0: 1.5 mm
- 5VA: 2.9 mm
- 5VB: 2.3 mm
- Glow Wire Flammability Index: Passes at 960°C (3 mm) (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Oxygen Index (LOI): 30% (ISO 4589)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 90 – 100°C
- Drying Time: 2 – 4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 250 – 280°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 230 – 270°C
- Mold Temperature: 60 – 90°C
Features & Benefits
Flame Retardancy Without Halogens
This non-chlorinated/brominated grade achieves a UL94 V-0 rating at 1.5mm, ensuring superior fire safety for electronics and enabling compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
Exceptional Impact Strength & Durability
With high notched Izod impact resistance, Cycoloy CY6310 resin withstands physical shocks and stresses, resulting in durable end-products that reduce the risk of failure in demanding applications.
High Flow for Complex & Large Parts
The high melt flow rate ensures easy filling of intricate molds and large-sized parts, leading to excellent surface finishes, reduced injection pressure, and higher production efficiency.
Use & Applications
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Components
- Large Consumer Electronics Housings (e.g., Printers, Monitors)
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Electrical Enclosures
- Industrial Control Systems and Housings
- Telecommunications Infrastructure Equipment