Halogen-free molding material.

Design engineers grappling with vibration and shock control issues in limited spaces, such as in most precision electronics products, are now said to access the same optimized shock and vibration control properties found in the company's Isodamp elastomers, in a halogen-free, injection moldable formulation, Isodamp C-8002. Isodamp C-8002 thermoplastic molding material dissipates energy internally, at the molecular level, virtually immediately, and is said to avoid the design problems of lightly damped compounds (silicones, gels, rubbers, etc.) that require excess sway space for deflection during a shock input. Like other Isodamp elastomers, Isodamp C-8002 is said to minimize vibration amplification at resonance, quickly restoring equilibrium to sensitive, precision systems. The environmentally clean formulation of Isodamp C-8002 is expected to be especially important to companies designing products for Japan and other applications where halogens and other substances are excluded, according to the company. Isodamp C-8002 is said to be soft and pliable, yet physically strong, wear-resistant and adhesive-friendly. It is also flame-resistant to UL 94 V-0 and highly dielectric, according to the manufacturer.

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