Sabic CYCOLOY™ FR Resins CY6414 PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy FR CY6414 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Fr resins CY6414 is an impact modified PC blend, medium flow and high heat resistant, injection moldable, non chlorinated/brominated flame retardant grade. It has a UL94 V0@1.2mm and 5VB@2.5mm flame rating.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Rate: 14 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Density: 1.18 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress, Yield: 64 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress, Break: 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus: 2330 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain, Yield: 6% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain, Break: 85% (ASTM D638)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, Notched, 23°C: 795 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact, Notched, 0°C: 525 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact, Notched, -30°C: 215 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Charpy Impact Strength, 23°C: 28 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact Strength, 0°C: 17 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact Strength, -30°C: 12 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temp (HDT), 1.82 MPa: 118°C (ASTM D648)
- Vicat Softening Temp, B/50: 133°C (ISO 306)
- Vicat Softening Temp, B/120: 134°C (ISO 306)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), 40°C: 7.E-05 1/°C\text{7.E-05 1/°C} (ISO 11359-2)
Electrical Properties
- Relative Permittivity (1 kHz): 3.01 (ASTM D150)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.95 (ASTM D150)
- Surface Resistivity: (4.E+16) Ω (IEC 60093)
Flame Characteristics
- Flame Class Rating: UL94 V-0 @ 1.2 mm, 5VB @ 2.5 mm (UL 94)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI): Passes 960°C @ 0.75 mm (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Oxygen Index (LOI): 32% (ISO 4589)
- Glow Wire Ignitability Temp (GWIT): 775°C @ 0.75/1.5/3 mm (IEC 60695-2-13)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temp: 90–100°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temp: 250–300°C
- Mold Temp: 60–90°C
Features & Benefits
Flame Retardancy Without Halogens
This non-chlorinated/brominated grade achieves UL94 V-0 at 1.2mm, ensuring critical fire safety for thinner, lighter designs while meeting stringent environmental standards.
Exceptional Impact Strength & Durability
Its high impact resistance, even at -30°C, means your components can withstand accidental drops, assembly stress, and harsh operating conditions without cracking.
High Heat Resistance
With a Heat Deflection Temperature of 118°C, Cycoloy CY6414 resin maintains structural integrity in high-temperature settings, such as near heat-generating electronic parts.
Use & Applications
- Electrical Enclosures and Housings
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
- Circuit Breakers and Switches
- Connectors and Sockets
- Automotive Electrical Components
- Charging Stations and EV Components
- Consumer Electronics Housings