“Groundbreaking” Flame Retardant PC and PC/ABS for Consumer Electronics, Electrical, Battery Chargers

Three “groundbreaking” flame retardant PC and PC/ABS resins from Trinseo are aimed at addressing the increased demand and regulatory pressures to reduce the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Many PFAS are commonly used for their important flame-retardant properties, as well as their resistance to heat, oil, stain, grease and water. Trinseo’s new offering of flame-retardant Emerge PC 8600PV and 8600PR resins, as well as Emerge PC/ABS 7360E65 resin, are said to maintain those critical performance attributes while addressing the growing demand and regulatory pressures to reduce the use of PFAS, especially in the consumer electronics and electrical industries, as well as IT equipment, battery chargers, and voltage stabilizers.

Both Emerge 8600PR and Emerge 7360E65 use postconsumer recycled (PCR) substrates, while maintaining performance similar to that of virgin materials, according to Trinseo. There is no intentionally added PFAS in the manufacturing process at Trinseo, and the recycled content facilitates waste reduction, carbon footprint reduction and recycling in the consumer electronics industry.

Key features of Emerge PC 8600PV and 8600PR include UL94 V0 rated (1.5 mm) for all colors , high-temperature resistance, superior impact and UV resistance, and a wide processing window.

Features of Emerge PC/ABS 7360E65 resin, said to be well suited for thin-wall applications, include UL94 V2 rated (0.5 mm) for all colors, high flow, outstanding thermal stability and UV resistance, dimensional stability and a wide processing window.