PC/ABS Covestro Bayblend FR3010
PC/ABS Covestro Bayblend® FR3010
PC/ABS Covestro Bayblend® FR3010 is a halogen‑free flame‑retardant alloy material with excellent comprehensive performance. It combines the mechanical strength and heat resistance of polycarbonate (PC) with the good processing flowability of ABS.
Main Applications
Electrical‑Electronic: meter covers, switch housings, equipment enclosures; business machines (notebook & desktop computer housings), communication devices (mobile‑phone housings), home appliances and lighting equipment.
Automotive Industry: automotive interior and exterior parts such as instrument panels, pillar trims, instrument cowls and grilles.
Medical Equipment: AED (Automated External Defibrillator) housings and medical packaging applications.
Physical Properties
| Property Category | Test Item | Test Standard | Data | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Properties | Density (23°C) | ISO 1183 | 1.18 | g/cm³ |
| Melt Volume‑Flow Rate (MVR) | 240°C/5.0 kg, ISO 1133 | 15 | cm³/10min | |
| Mold Shrinkage (Flow / Transverse Direction, 240°C, 3.00 mm) | — | 0.50‑0.70 | % | |
| Water Absorption (Saturated, 23°C) | ISO 62 | 0.50 | % | |
| Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH) | ISO 62 | 0.20 | % | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile Modulus | ISO 527‑1,‑2 | 2700 | MPa |
| Tensile Stress (Yield) | ISO 527‑1,‑2 | 60 | MPa | |
| Tensile Stress (Break) | ISO 527‑1,‑2 | 50 | MPa | |
| Elongation at Break | ISO 527‑1,‑2 | > 50 | % | |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C) | ISO 180/A | 35 | kJ/m² | |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C) | ISO 180/A | 10 | kJ/m² | |
| Thermal Properties | Heat‑Distortion Temperature (HDT, 1.8 MPa) | ISO 75‑1,‑2 | 90 | °C |
| Heat‑Distortion Temperature (HDT, 0.45 MPa) | ISO 75‑1,‑2 | 100 | °C | |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (B120) | ISO 306 | 110 | °C | |
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient (Flow Direction, 23‑55°C) | ISO 11359‑1,‑2 | 0.76×10⁻⁴ | K⁻¹ | |
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient (Transverse Direction, 23‑55°C) | ISO 11359‑1,‑2 | 0.80×10⁻⁴ | K⁻¹ | |
| Electrical Properties | Volume Resistivity | IEC 60093 | 1E14 | Ω·m |
| Surface Resistivity | IEC 60093 | 1E16 | Ω | |
| Dielectric Strength (23°C, 1.00 mm) | IEC 60243‑1 | 35 | kV/mm | |
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | IEC 60112 | 350 | V | |
| Flame Retardancy | UL 94 Rating (1.5 mm) | UL 94 | V‑0 | — |
| UL 94 Rating (2.0 mm) | UL 94 | 5VB | — | |
| UL 94 Rating (3.0 mm) | UL 94 | 5VA | — | |
| Limiting Oxygen Index | ISO 4589‑2 | 32 | % |
Processing Parameters
| Process Parameter | Unit | Recommended Value / Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Treatment | ||
| Drying Temperature | °C | 80 |
| Drying Time | h | 4 |
| Max. Allowable Moisture Content | % | ≤ 0.02 |
| Injection Molding Temperature | ||
| Rear Barrel Temperature | °C | 220‑230 |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | °C | 225‑235 |
| Front Barrel Temperature | °C | 230‑240 |
| Nozzle Temperature | °C | 255‑265 |
| Melt Temperature | °C | 240‑280 (260 °C as standard test temperature) |
| Mold Temperature | °C | 60‑90 (80 °C as standard test temperature) |
| Injection Parameters | ||
| Holding Pressure (% of injection pressure) | % | 50‑75 |
| Back Pressure | bar | 50‑150 |
| Screw Speed | m/s | 0.05‑0.2 |
| Shot Volume | % | 30‑70 |
| Mold Parameter | ||
| Vent Groove Depth | mm | 0.025‑0.075 |
Note: All information above is for reference only!
