LG Chem ABS EF378L
LG ABS EF378L Flame Retardant Grade
LG ABS EF378L is a non-halogen, flame-retardant ABS resin designed for injection molding. It achieves a critical UL 94 V-2 rating at just 0.8mm thickness, making it an ideal, safer choice for thin-walled electronic components.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.06 (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.4%–0.7% at 23℃, 3.2mm (ISO 294-4)
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 55 g/10 min at 220℃, 10kg (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength at Yield: 45 MPa at 23℃, 50mm/min, 4mm (ISO 527)
- Tensile Elongation at Yield: ≥5% at 23℃, 50mm/min, 4mm (ISO 527)
- Tensile Elongation at Break: ≥15% at 23℃, 50mm/min, 4mm (ISO 527)
- Flexural Strength: 72 MPa at 23℃, 2mm/min, 4mm (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2600 MPa at 23℃, 2mm/min, 4mm (ISO 178)
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 14 kJ/m² at 4mm, 23℃ (ISO 180/1A)
- Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale): 105 (ISO 2039)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 14 kJ/m² at 4mm, 23℃ (ISO 180/1A)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature: 75℃ (1.8 MPa, Flatwise, 4mm, Unannealed) (ISO 75)
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 86℃ (50N, 50℃/h) (ISO 306)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability Rating: V-2 at 0.8mm and 3.0mm (UL 94)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 70–80℃
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours
- Injection Temperature: 200–240℃
- Mold Temperature: 40–80℃
- Screw Speed: 30–60 rpm
Features & Benefits
Non-Halogen Flame Retardancy
EF378L provides reliable V-2 flame resistance without using halogenated additives, ensuring better environmental compatibility and reducing toxic fume risks during a fire incident.
Excellent Flow for Complex Molds
With a high melt flow rate (55 g/10min), it fills intricate and thin-walled molds effortlessly, boosting production efficiency and enabling more innovative, lightweight product designs.
Balanced Strength & Toughness
This material offers a robust combination of rigidity, impact resistance, and thermal properties, ensuring your finished parts are durable and reliable for demanding applications.
Use & Applications
- MFP (Multi-Function Printer) Components
- Sound Bars and Audio Equipment Housings
- Electrical and Electronic Product Enclosures