Carbon, Inc.

EPX 86FR

Flame retardance, functional toughness, and long-term stability

Flame Retardance, Functional Toughness, and Long-term Stability

EPX 86FR is a flame-retardant resin with an unmatched combination of functional toughness, high strength, and long-term stability. It works well in a variety of applications for consumer, automotive and industrial markets that require UL 94 V-0 or FAR 25.853(a) ratings. EPX 86FR is BlueCard certified.

UL 94 V-0

@ 2 mm

Flammability

90 MPa

13 ksi

Ultimate Tensile Strength

5 %

Elongation At Break

30 J/m

0.6 ft-lb/in

Impact Strength (Notched)

135 °C

275 °F

Heat Deflection Temperature

Tensile Stress/Strain Chart

Flame Retardant

EPX 86FR passes UL 94 V-0 @ 2 mm and FAR 25.853(a) Vertical Burn @ 1 mm with flame-retardant and self-extinguishing features. EPX 86FR is BlueCard certified.

Thermal Endurance

EPX 86FR is heat resistant with an HDT of 135°C and excellent retention of material properties during high-temperature aging, temperature/humidity cycling, and thermal shock.

Chemical Resistance

EPX 86FR shows no surface blemishes and minimal change in tensile properties after chemical exposure simulating splash contact per USCAR-2 conditions.

Experience EPX 86FR

Test its flame retardant and functional toughness, and see first-hand the smooth surface and fine features.

EPX 86FR Sample Kit

This rigid kit includes a tow cap and battery case made from our new V0 flame retardant material with unmatched toughness, strength and thermal stability.

tow cap and battery cases

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Introducing EPX 86FR

Join Ikpreet, a staff research scientist at Carbon, to learn about EPX 86FR, Carbon’s latest Dual-Cure photopolymer.

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Example Applications

These applications combine a need for flame-retardance, functional toughness, and temperature endurance, in addition to isotropy, smooth surface finish, and accuracy.

An open cable clip with wires

Cable Clips

Cable clips for consumer electronics and automobiles require flame-retardance, toughness, stiffness, temperature resistance, accuracy, and occasionally chemical resistance.

T2 Connectors

High-speed Data Connectors

This T2 connector for automobiles requires UL 94 V-0 rating, thermal endurance, chemical resistance, high accuracy and functional toughness.

Housings

Housings and Brackets

Demanding housings and brackets for electronics often requires flame-retardance, stiffness, temperature resistance, accuracy, and a great surface finish.