Polymer Additive

EPX 86FR

EPX 86FR is a high-performance, flame-retardant resin offering a unique combination of functional toughness, strength, and long-term stability.

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Material Overview

This advanced material meets stringent flame-retardant standards, including UL 94 V-0 and FAR 25.853(a) ratings, making it ideal for applications in consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial markets that require reliable flame protection, durability, and precision. BlueCard certified for industry standards, EPX 86FR is optimized for parts needing isotropy, smooth surface finishes, and accuracy.

Key Features:

- Flame Retardant: Certified to UL 94 V-0 and FAR 25.853(a) standards, offering essential protection for applications where fire resistance is critical.
- Functional Toughness: Provides high impact strength and durability, making it suitable for parts subject to wear, shock, and environmental stress.
- Long-Term Stability: Designed to maintain its performance metrics over time, ensuring reliability and longevity.
- Enhanced Toughness with Heat Treatment: When baked in an inert oven, EPX 86FR’s functional toughness and impact strength are significantly improved, while other key performance qualities remain intact.

Color Option: Black

Property	ASTM	Metric Units
Tensile Strength	D638M	90 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs Modulus	D638M	3,300 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)	D638M	10%
Flexural Strength	D790M	140 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D790M	3,500 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)	D256A	30 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)	D648	135 °C

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Applications

Customizable Elastomer

Cable Clips for Electronics and Automotive: Flame-retardant, tough, and accurate cable clips designed for consumer electronics and automotive use, with added resistance to heat and chemicals.
High-Speed Data Connectors: Essential for automotive applications, these connectors meet UL 94 V-0 rating, ensuring flame resistance, high accuracy, and resilience to thermal and chemical exposure.
Housings and Brackets for Electronics: Durable housings and brackets requiring flame resistance, stiffness, and temperature endurance, with a high-quality surface finish for aesthetics and functionality.

Advantages:

Exceptional Flame Resistance: Meets key industry standards, providing peace of mind in fire-sensitive applications.
Enhanced Durability and Impact Strength: Offers functional toughness and strength, especially when heat-treated, making it ideal for demanding environments.
Versatile Application Range: Suitable for consumer, automotive, and industrial markets, adapting to a wide range of structural and protective uses.
Stable Over Time: Maintains mechanical and thermal properties long-term, ensuring consistent performance even under continuous stress.

Disadvantages:

Heat Treatment Required for Optimal Toughness: While EPX 86FR performs well without additional treatment, baking it in an inert oven enhances its toughness, adding a processing step.
Specialized Equipment Required: Compatible with Carbon’s DLS technology, which may limit its availability to users with access to Carbon equipment.
Cost Considerations: As a high-performance material, EPX 86FR may have higher costs, which could impact budget-conscious projects.

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