No halogen or phosphate in this FR polycarbonate. (Keeping Up With: Materials).A new environmentally compliant, ignition-resistant polycarbonate joins the Emerge family of ABS and PC/ABS PC/ABS Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene from Dow Plastics, Midland, Mich. This family is designed for thin-wall parts of information-technology equipment. Opaque, impact-modified Emerge PC 8600 is rated UL 94V-0 at 1.5 mm and 5VB at 2.5 mm. It contains no halogen or phosphate. Its heat and light stability are said to exceed those for similar grades using a brominated FR system. It also offers higher impact strength and EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT than grades based on phosphate flame retardants. The grade has 1.2 g/cc density and 20 MFR MFR, n See myofascial release. . Notched Izod impact is 12.8 ft-lb/in, and ultimate elongation is 110%. It also has a flexural flexural pertaining to the flexure of a joint. flexural deformity fixation of joints in flexion. In the newborn called contracted calves or foals. modulus of 348,000 psi, EDT of 260 F at 264 psi, excellent colorability, and minimal plate-out and tool wear, according to Dow. It's a candidate for computer housings, monitors, peripherals, and flat display panels. Tel: (800) 441-4369, www.dowep.com |
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