Liquid Crystal Polymers. (Buyers' Guide to Thermoplastics).

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMERS

EXTRUSION


                                                       Filler/
                                                       Reinf
                  Trade Name           Features,       Type
Manufacturer      and/or Grade         Applications    %

Ticona            Vectra B950          GP,USP          _



                  Melt                  Tensile Str  Elong-    Flex
                  Rate, g/10  Density,  at Yield,    ation at  Modulus,
Manufacturer      min         g/cc      1000 psi     Yield, %  10E5 psi

Ticona            _           1.4       27           _         22

                  Notched
                  Izod      Deflection
                  Impact,   Temp, F     UL 94
                  ft-lb/i   (66 psi;    Rating
Manufacturer      (1/8 in)  264 psi)    (1/8 in.)

Ticona            8         _;392       V-0

EXTRUSION, FIBER AND FILM


                                                       Filler/
                                                       Reinf
                  Trade Name           Features,       Type
Manufacturer      and/or Grade         Applications    %

Ticona            Vectra A950          GP,USP          _



                  Melt                  Tensile Str  Elong-    Flex
                  Rate, g/10  Density,  at Yield,    ation at  Modulus,
Manufacturer      min         g/cc      1000 psi     Yield, %  10E5 psi

Ticona            _           1.4       _            _         13

                  Notched
                  Izod      Deflection
                  Impact,   Temp, F     UL 94
                  ft-lb/i   (66 psi;    Rating
Manufacturer      (1/8 in)  264 psi)    (1/8 in.)

Ticona            10        432;356     V-0

INJECTION MOLDING


                                                       Filler/
                                                       Reinf
                  Trade Name           Features,       Type
Manufacturer      and/or Grade         Applications    %

DuPont            Zenite 6130          CRP,DS,FR,GP    30% GF
                  Zenite 7l30          CRP,DS,FR,GP    30%
                  Zenite 6330          CRP,DS,FR,GP    30% MIN
                  Zenite 6130L         GP              _

Eastman Chemical  Thermx LG431-9731L   BLK,FR,GP,NT    30% GF
                  Thermx LCP MN001     CHR,MED,HR      _

RTP               3407-4               CHR,GP,HR       40% GF
                  3405-4TFE15          CHR,FR,GP,WR    11% GF,TFE
                  3405-3TFE15          CHR,FR,GP,WR    11% GF,TFE
                  3405-4               CHR,GP,HFL      30% GF
                  3405-3               CHR,FR,GP,HR    30% GF
                  3403-4               CHR,GP,HFL      20% GF
                  3400-G445            BLK,NAT         GF
                  3403-3               CHR,FR,GP,HFL   20% GF
                  3483-3               BLK,CHR,GP,HR   30% CF
                  3407-3               CHR,FR,GP,HR    40% GF
                  3485-4               BLK,NAT         30% CF
                  3400-G430            BLK,NAT         GF
                  3400-G330            BLK,NAT         GF
                  3487-3               BLK,CHR,GP,HR   30% CF

Solvay Adv.       Xydar G-630          FR,HR,HFL,EL    40% GF
Plymrs.           Xydar G-930          FR,RAD,ST,WTR   30% GF

Ticona            Vectra L140/L140D-2  FR,GP,HR        40% GF
                  Vectra L130/L130D-2  FR,GP,HR        30% GF
                  Vectra L130XL        GP              _
                  Vectra E130i         DS,HFL,EL       _
                  Vectra B230          ST,TEN,EMI,CBE  30% CB
                  Vectra A420          FR,GP,HI,LSM    55% GF,C
                  Vectra C810          CHR,PLT,EL,HIT  10% GF,MIN
                  Vectra C130          FR,GP,HI,LSM    30% CG
                  Vectra A115          GP,HFL,EL       15% LG
                  Vectra A130          FR,GP,HI,LSM    30% CG
                  Vectra A430          GR,WR           10% TFE
                  Vectra A410          HI,LSM,ST,EMI   50% GF,MIN
                  Vectra Al50          FR,GP,HI,LSM    50% CG
                  Vectra C150          GP,HIT          50% GF
                  Vectra A23O          ST,EL,CBE,AER   30% CF
                  Vectra A422          GP,TEN,WR       40% GF,C
                  Vectra A435          GP,ST,WR        10-40% GF,TFE
                  Vectra A515          FR,HI,LSM,ST    15% MIN
                  Vectra A540          HI,EL,CBE       40% MIN
                  Vectra A530          HI,EL,CBE,USP   30% MIN
                  Vectra E130          MOL,LS,EL,HIT   _
                  Vectra K140          DS,FR,GP,HFL    40% GF
                  Vectra C115          HFL,EL,HIT      15% CG
                  Vectra K130          DS,FR,GP,HFL    30% GF
                  Vectra C550          GP,HR           50% MIN
                  Vectra A700          AST,EL,CBE      30% GF
                  Vectra A625          FLX,CBE         25% MIN
                  Vectra B130          THR,EL,AER      30% GF
                  Vectra B420          CRP,GP,ST,WR    GF,GRP,MIN



                  Melt                  Tensile Str  Elong-    Flex
                  Rate, g/10  Density,  at Yield,    ation at  Modulus,
Manufacturer      min         g/cc      1000 psi     Yield, %  10E5 psi

DuPont            _           1.67      21.75        _         17.4
                  _           1.65      21.02        _         18.85
                  _           1.63      15.95        _         13.92
                  _           1.67      18.85        _         17.4

Eastman Chemical  115         1.61      _            _         _
                  _           1.37      _            _         13.7

RTP               _           1.7       _            _         28
                  _           1.69      _            _         22
                  _           1.69      _            _         21
                  _           1.6       _            _         23
                  _           1.61      _            _         1.8
                  _           1.5       _            1.4       20
                  _           1.74      16           _         21
                  _           1.52      _            _         1.6
                  _           1.47      _            _         26
                  _           1.7       _            _         2.6
                  _           1.51      17           _         36
                  _           1.6       19.8         _         20
                  _           1.62      16.9         _         17
                  _           1.55      _            _         40

Solvay Adv.       _           1.7       19           1.4       23
Plymrs.           _           1.6       19.6         1.6       19.5

Ticona            _           1.71      25           _         26
                  _           1.61      25           _         21
                  _           _         25           _         21
                  _           1.6       24           _         26
                  _           1.49      35           _         46
                  _           1.2       21.5         _         28
                  _           1.85      13.5         _         15
                  _           1.61      22           _         19
                  _           1.5       28           _         16
                  _           1.61      30           _         21
                  _           1.5       24.5         _         10.5
                  _           1.24      24.5         _         27
                  _           1.79      26           _         29
                  _           1.79      24           _         28
                  _           1.49      28           _         35
                  _           1.68      25           _         22
                  _           1.62      25.1         _         14
                  _           1.52      27           _         14
                  _           1.76      27           _         22
                  _           1.65      27           _         17
                  _           1.6       18           2         20
                  _           1.71      _            _         26
                  _           1.5       23           _         14
                  _           1.61      _            _         22
                  _           1.89      16.5         _         25
                  _           1.61      20           _         18
                  _           1.54      23.5         _         15
                  _           1.61      32           _         27
                  _           1.89      17           _         30

                  Notched
                  Izod      Deflection
                  Impact,   Temp, F     UL 94
                  ft-lb/i   (66 psi;    Rating
Manufacturer      (1/8 in)  264 psi)    (1/8 in.)

DuPont            2.24      530;509     V-0
                  4.2       _ ;563      V-0
                  2.24      _;473       V-0
                  2.24      530;509     V-0

Eastman Chemical  2         _;554       V-0
                  14.1      _;>516      _

RTP               1.6       _;610       V-0
                  1.6       _;570       V-0
                  1.5       _;525       V-0
                  2.3       _;585       V-0
                  2.3       _;530       V-0
                  2.4       _;580       V-0
                  1.6       _;572       V-0
                  2.8       _;520       V-0
                  2         _;540       V-0
                  2         _;535       V-0
                  1.4       _;605       V-0
                  3.5       _;568       V-0
                  3         _;485       V-0
                  1.45      _;580       V-0

Solvay Adv.       1.1       _;75        V-0
Plymrs.           11        _;520       V-0

Ticona            1.8       _;445       V-0
                  2.6       _;455       V-0
                  2.6       _;455       V-0
                  2         _           V-0
                  1.4       _;440       _
                  1.9       437;536     V-0
                  0.6       472;_       _
                  2.4       _;465       V-0
                  5.5       _;417       V-0
                  2.8       489;446     V-0
                  3.8       _;352       _
                  1.6       437;536     V-0
                  1.7       481;449     V-0
                  1.6       _;485       V-0
                  1.2       _;430       V-0
                  2.5       _;437       V-0
                  2.1       _;435       _
                  6.7       _;364       V-0
                  1.3       _;400       V-0
                  5.5       _;392       V-0
                  2         _;518       V-0
                  1.7       _;423       V-0
                  4         _;455       V-0
                  2.3       _;419       V-0
                  1         _;429       _
                  1.3       _;428       _
                  1.8       _;356       V-0
                  1.7       _;446       V-0
                  0.6       _;410       _
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS


Abbrev.  Features/Applications

AB       Anti Block
ABR      Abrasion/Scratch Resistance
ACR      Acid Resistance
ACU      Acoustical Barrier Properties
ADH      Adhesion Properties
AER      Aerospace
AGR      Aging Resistance
ALK      Alkali Resistance
ASL      Anti Slip
AST      Antistatic
AUT      Automotive
BAR      Barrier Properties
BCP      Biocompatible
BIO      Biodegradable
BLD      Building Construction
BLK      Black
BLN      Blending Resin
BLU      Blush Resistance/
          Low Crease Whitening
BMW      Broad Molecular Weight
          Distribution
BRN      Brown
BUR      Burst Strength
CBE      Business Machine
CCR      Chemically Coupled Reinforcement
CHR      Chemical Resistance
CLE      Cleanliness
COL      Colors
CPI      Chemical Process
CR       Controlled Rheology
CRP      Creep Resistance
CST      Color Stability
CTR      Cut-Through Resistance
CUC      Custom Colors
DIS      Dispersibility
DR       Good Drawdown
DS       Dimensional Stability
DU       Ductile
EC       Electrical Conductivity
EL       Electrical
EMI      EMI Attenuation/Shielding
EN       Encapsulation
ESC      Environmental Stress Crack
          Resistance
EX       Extract Resistance
FCU      Fast Cure
FCY      Fast Cycling/Fast Processing
FG       Low Fogging
FLX      Flexibility
FM       Foamable
FR       Flame Retardant
FT       Fatigue Resistance
FU       Fungus Resistance
GF       Gas Fading Resistance
GP       General Purpose
GRN      Granular
GRS      Grease Resistance
GSR      Good Surface
HCF      High Coefficient of Friction
HCR      High Crystallinity
HFL      High Flow
HGL      High Gloss
HHD      High Hardness
HI       High Impact/Toughness
HIT      High Temperature Properties
HMW      High Molecular Weight
HR       Heat Resistant
HSE      Heat Sealable
HSL      High Slip
HST      Heat Stabilized
HSW      High Swell
HTF      Hot Fill
HV       High Viscosity
HYD      Hydrolytically Stable
IM       Impact Modified
IMR      Internal Mold Release
LBR      Low Birefringence
LCF      Low Coefficient of Friction
LCR      Low Crystallinity
LGE      Low Gel
LGL      Low Gloss
LHD      Low Hardness
LM       Laser Markable
LMI      Low Migration
LMW      Low Molecular Weight
LN       Low Neck-In
LNS      Low Notch Sensitivity
LO       Low Odor
LOT      Low Taste
LS       Low Shrink
LSM      Low Smoke
LT       Low Temperature Properties
LTI      Low Temperature Impact
LTP      Low Temperature Processability
LUB      Lubricated
LVO      Low Volatility
LVT      Low Vapor Transmission
LW       Low Warpage
LWC      Low Water Carryover
MAR      Mar Resistance
MAT      Matte Finish
MC       Machinability
MED      Medical
MFL      Medium Flow
MGL      Medium Gloss
MHD      Medium Hardness
MI       Medium Impact
MLD      Mildew Resistance
MLS      Melt Strength
MOF      Monofilament
MOL      Moldability/Processability
MR       Good Mold Release
MSL      Medium Slip
MST      Moisture Resistance
MU       Multifilament
NAT      Natural
NB       Non-Blooming
NMW      Narrow Molecular Weight
          Distribution
NPL      No Plateout
NSF      NSF Approval
NTX      Non-Toxic
NUC      Nucleated
OP       Optical Properties
OR       Oil Resistance
OX       Oxidation Resistance
OZ       Ozone Resistance
PCR      PCR Content
PKG      Packaging
PLS      Plasticized
PLT      Platable
PNC      Puncture Resistance
PNT      Paintable
PO       Pull-Out Strength
POR      Pourable
PRN      Printable
PWD      Powder
RAD      Radiation Resistance
RCY      Recycled Resin Content
RF       Refrigeration Grade
RM       Rubber/Elastomer Modified
RO       Radiopaque
RTC      Room Temperature Cure
SE       Self-Extinguishing
SL       Self Lubricating
SLF      Slit Film
SOF      Soft Feel
SOL      Solvent Resistance
SPO      Sports Equipment
SR       Sink Mark Resistant
ST       Stiffness/Rigidity
STR      Stain Resistance
SUR      Surface Detail
TC       Thermal Conductivity
TCR      Thermal Cracking Resistance
TEN      Tensile Strength
TF       Thermoformable
TG       Thin Gauge
THK      Thickened
THR      Thermal Stability
TRK      Tracking Resistance
TRL      Translucent
TRP      Transparent
TRS      Tear Strength
TX       Thixotropic
USP      U.S. Pharmacopeia
          Class VI Approved
UVC      UV Curable
UVR      UV Resistant
W        White
WLD      Weldable
WR       Wear Resistant
WTR      Weather Resistant
XL       Crosslinkable

Abbrev.  Fillers/Reinforcements

ACR      Acrylic Fiber
AFI      Aluminum Fiber
AFL      Aluminum Flake
AL       Aluminum Powder
AR       Aramid Fiber
AS       Asbestos
BA       Barium Salt
BAF      Barium Ferrite
BAS      Barium Sulfate
BR       Bronze
C        Carbon/Coke Powder
CAF      Calcium Fluoride
CAS      Calcium Sulfate
CB       Carbon Black
CC       Calcium Carbonate
CEL      Cellulose
CER      Ceramic Powder
CF       Carbon Fiber
CG       Chopped Glass
CLY      Clay
CNG      Continuous Glass
CTF      CTFE
CU       Copper
FAB      Fabric
FE       Iron Powder
FLK      Flock
GB       Glass Bead
GF       Glass Fiber
GFA      Glass Fabric
GFL      Glass Flake
GM       Glass Mat
GRP      Graphite Powder
GS       Glass Sphere
GT       Glass Tape
HYB      Hybrid
INO      Inorganic
LF       Long Fiber
LG       Long Glass
MF       Medium Fiber
MG       Milled Glass
MIC      Mica
MIN      Mineral
MOS      Molybdenum Disulfide
MSC      Miscellaneous
MTP      Metal Powder
NAF      Natural Fiber
NI       Nickel
NY       Nylon Fiber
OF       Oriented Fiber
OIL      Oil
ORG      Organic
PB       Lead
PET      Polyester Fiber
PLF      Polymer Fiber
POL      Polymer
PPS      PPS
PRO      Proprietary
RUB      Rubber
SCA      Silica
SF       Short Fiber
SG       Short Glass
SIL      Silicone
SIS      Sisal
STF      Steel Fiber
STR      Strontium Ferrite
TAL      Talc
TFE      PTFE
TI       Titanium
UF       Unidirectional Fiber
WDF      Wood Flour/Fiber
WHS      Whisker