HFFR Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)
PHOENIX™ flame retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) meet requirements of the UL 94 V-0 flammability rating standard released by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). It contains no halogen and generates low smoke while burning. It also meets the requirements of RoHS and REACH, therefore making it safe to use. Materials can be processed by either injection or extrusion.
- Product Series
- PHOENIX™ TPE 18 Series (Shore 95A)
- Features
- Meet requirements of UL 94 (V-0, V-1, V-2) at 3.0 mm wall thickness
Halogen-free
Easy to process and color
- Applications
- parts in electronic devices and appliances, such as wire connectors, cables and etc.
- Safety/Quality Approvals
- RoHS, EN71, REACH SVHC, PAHS & phthalate, Formaldehyde, Dimethyl Fumarate, Nonylphenol
| Test Criteria | V-0 | V-1 | V-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning time of each individual test specimen(s) (after first and second flame applications) | ≤10s | ≤30s | ≤30s |
| Total burning time(s) (10 flame applications) | ≤50s | ≤250s | ≤250s |
| Burning and afterglow times after second flame application(s) | ≤30s | ≤60s | ≤60s |
| Dripping of burning specimens (ignition of cotton batting) | No | No | Yes |
| Combustion up to holding clamp (specimens completely burned) | No | No | No |
| ITEM | Color | Hardness | Specific Gravity | Tensile Strength | 100% Tensile Modulus | Elongation at Break | Tear Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D2240 | ASTM D792 | ASTM D412 | ASTM D412 | ASTM D412 | ASTM D624 Die C | ||
| Shore A/D | g/cm3 | psi | psi | % | lbs/in | ||
| 18923 | White | 95±3 A | 1.17±0.03 | 1171.1 | 801 | 474.9 | 341 |
| 18956 | White | 95±3 A | 1.16±0.03 | 1585.4 | 935.4 | 453.4 | 366 |
| 18957 | White | 95±3 A | 1.15±0.03 | 1481.1 | 913.6 | 499.1 | 384.2 |