New product added to SABIC’s line of iQ compounds – a thin-walled, non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardant (FR) recycled polybutylene terephthalate ester (PBT) resin. SABIC stated that LNP
Elcrin WF0051iQ is suitable for the manufacture of miniature electrical components and important medical equipment as well as appliance applications.
The Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based petrochemical giant said the new grades will enhance its recycling of used polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles, which are chemically recycled into PBT resin. The company says it has converted 400 million 0.5-litre water bottles through its iQ upcycling technology by the end of 2022.
Reduce your carbon footprint
LNP Elcrin
WF0051iQ has an 11% lower carbon footprint than standard fossil-based virgin PBT resins and, according to SABIC, contains 39 recycled 0.5-liter PET water bottles per kilogram of material, up to at least 27% of the content. In addition, SCS Global Services has also audited and provided independent verification, LNP
Elcrin iQ composite resins are manufactured in compliance with SCS recycled content standards and the supply chain complies with responsible sourcing standards.
The ability to design thinner walls also adds to the compound’s sustainability benefits, and the flame-retardant formulation helps avoid the use of semi-volatile organic compounds containing bromine and chlorine, two substances with health and environmental risk.
The combination of thin walls with flame retardancy, long-term performance retention, glass fiber reinforced stiffness and high flow for complex geometries makes LNP Elcrin
The WF0051iQ is ideal for miniaturized electrical components such as connectors, switches, and sockets.
Comply with UL94 V0 fire protection standard
SABIC says the new resin is the first LNP Elcrin to meet the UL94 V0 0.4mm fire resistance standard
iQ compound, and has received UL Yellow Card certification, with the iconic sustainable green. The material has a Relative Thermal Index (RTI) of 130°C at 0.4 mm and a Relative Tracking Index (CTI) of 2, which helps improve safety and reduce material usage, resulting in lower tooling costs and faster time-to-market time. In terms of processing, the material’s high flow and low abrasiveness support high-speed production compared to other materials.
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