LG Chem ABS AF367C
LG ABS AF367C Flame Retardant Grade
LG ABS AF367C by LG Chem is a flame retardant ABS resin designed for injection molding, achieving a UL94 V-0 rating at just 2.5mm thickness. Ideal for high-safety electrical and electronic applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density / Specific Gravity: 1.16 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)
- Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR): 45 g/10 min at 220°C/10.0 kg (ASTM D1238)
- Molding Shrinkage – Flow: 0.40 to 0.70% (23°C, 3.20 mm, Injection Molded, ASTM D955)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength (Yield): 39.0 MPa (23°C, 3.20 mm, Injection Molded, ASTM D638)
- Tensile Elongation (Break): >15% (23°C, 3.20 mm, Injection Molded, ASTM D638)
- Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale): 100 (23°C, Injection Molded, ASTM D785)
Impact Properties
- Notched Izod Impact:
- 310 J/m (23°C, 3.20 mm, Injection Molded, ASTM D256)
- 200 J/m (23°C, 6.40 mm, Injection Molded, ASTM D256)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection Temperature Under Load: 84.0°C (1.8 MPa, Unannealed, 6.40 mm, ASTM D648)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI):
- Electrical: 85.0°C (UL 746B, 2.5 mm / 3.0 mm)
- Impact: 85.0°C (UL 746B, 2.5 mm / 3.0 mm)
- Strength: 80.0°C (UL 746B, 2.5 mm / 3.0 mm)
Electrical Properties
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): PLC 0 (UL 746A)
- High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI): PLC 0 (UL 746A)
- High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR): PLC 3 (UL 746A)
- Hot-wire Ignition (HWI): PLC 3 (UL 746A)
Flame Characteristics
- Flame Rating: V-0 at 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm (UL 94, IEC 60695-11-10, -20)
Processing Data
- Drying Temperature: 80 to 90°C
- Drying Time: 3.0 to 4.0 hours
- Processing (Melt) Temperature: 200 to 230°C
- Mold Temperature: 40 to 60°C
- Screw Speed: 30 to 60 rpm
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardancy
It offers UL94 V-0 rating at 2.5mm, ensuring compliance with strict safety standards for electronics and enclosures.
Excellent Electrical Properties
It features high CTI (PLC 0) and arc resistance, making it suitable for high-voltage components and connectors.
Ease of Processing
High melt flow rate (45 g/10min) allows for fast, efficient injection molding with reduced cycle times.
Use & Applications
- Electrical and Electronic Housings
- IT and Office Automation Devices
- TV and Monitor Enclosures
- Consumer Electronics Components