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  • PC 945A-116 Flame-Retardant PC Material for Electrical Housings
  • PC 945A-116 Flame-Retardant PC Material for Electrical Housings
  • PC 945A-116 Flame-Retardant PC Material for Electrical Housings
  • PC 945A-116 Flame-Retardant PC Material for Electrical Housings
  • PC 945A-116 Flame-Retardant PC Material for Electrical Housings

PC 945A-116 Flame-Retardant PC Material for Electrical Housings

PC 945A-116 is a medium-viscosity, halogen-free flame-retardant pc material from Sabic, featuring high toughness, fatigue resistance, and excellent moldability. It suits 5VA-grade enclosures for electronics, power plugs, appliances, and automotive parts.

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What is PC Material

 

PC 945A-116 is produced by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation. It has a transparent granular appearance and medium viscosity characteristics, and is suitable for injection molding processes. This pc material has good fluidity and thermal stability, and can balance the filling efficiency of complex mold structures and the dimensional stability of the products.

Its flame retardant grade covers V-2 to 5VA, featuring halogen-free and environmentally friendly flame retardant performance. It has passed multiple electrical and heat resistance tests such as GWFI, GWIT, CTI, HAI, HWI, and HVTR, and still maintains reliable flame suppression effect under various thickness conditions.

PC 945A-116

 

01 | Core Characteristics of pc materials

 

  ・High impact toughness and strength coexist: The material is not prone to cracking under force and is suitable for products that can withstand repeated stress or dynamic loads.

  ・Excellent fatigue resistance and elastic recovery: Suitable for industrial components with frequent plugging and unplugging and high daily operation frequency.

  ・Injection molding has strong adaptability: It is suitable for complex geometric designs and high-precision dimensional control, shortening the development cycle.

  ・No-fill design: Reduces the risk of impurity introduction and enhances optical and electrical purity.

  ・Additive refinement: Contains flame retardants, lubricants and mold release agents, optimizing processing performance and enhancing long-term stability.

 

02 | Typical application fields of pc materials

 

Thanks to its outstanding performance balance, the PC 945A-116 demonstrates wide applicability in multiple industries:

  ・Automotive electronic components: connectors, electronic control panels, instrument decorative parts;

  ・3C product casings and structural components: computer casings, mobile phone accessories, power adapters;

  ・Household and industrial electrical equipment: switch panels, electrical sockets, power supply enclosures;

  ・Office and communication equipment: printing equipment, network communication equipment, display structural components.

Especially in electronic applications with strict requirements for electrical insulation performance and flame retardancy, PC 945A-116 can simultaneously meet multiple international standards such as UL 746A, ensuring the safety of product use.

 

03 | Technical Data Overview of PC 945A-116

 

ULConditionStandardValueUnit
CTIIEC 601122PLC
GWFI0.8mmIEC 60695-2-12875°C
GWFI1.0mmIEC 60695-2-12960°C
GWFI1.5mmIEC 60695-2-12960°C
GWFI2.3mmIEC 60695-2-12960°C
GWIT2.5mmIEC 60695-2-13800°C
GWIT3.0mmIEC 60695-2-13800°C
HAIAll Color 1.5mmUL 746A3PLC
HAIAll Color 3.0mmUL 746A3PLC
HVTRUL 746A3PLC
HWIAll Color 1.5mmUL 746A3PLC
HWIAll Color 3.0mmUL 746A2PLC
RTIElec  All Color 1.5mmUL 746B130°C
RTIElec  All Color 3.0mmUL 746B130°C
RTIImp  All Color 1.5mmUL 746B120°C
RTIImp  All Color 3.0mmUL 746B120°C
RTIStr  All Color 1.5mmUL 746B125°C
RTIStr  All Color 3.0mmUL 746B130°C
Volume ResistivityASTM D2571E16Ω.cm
Dimensional StabilityUL7460.0%
Dielectric StrengthASTM D14939KV/mm
Arc ResistanceASTM D4957PLC
Flame RatingAll Color 1.5mmUL94V-2
Flame RatingAll Color 3.0mmUL94V-0
Optical performanceConditionStandardValueUnit
Refractive IndexISO 4891.586
Transmittance2540μmASTM D100388%
Mechanical behaviorConditionStandardValueUnit
ElongationYield 50mm/minISO 5276%
ElongationBreak 50mm/minISO 527100%
Flexural Modulus2.0mm/minISO 1782300MPa
Izod Un-notch Impact23°C 3.0mmISO 180NBkJ/m²
Izod Un-notch Impact-30°C 3.0mmISO 180NBkJ/m²
Izod Notch Impact23°C 3.0mmISO 18070kJ/m²
Izod Notch Impact-30°C 3.0mmISO 18012kJ/m²
Tensile StrengthBreak 50mm/minISO 52765MPa
Tensile StrengthYield 50mm/minISO 52763MPa
Tensile Modulus1.0mm/minISO 5272350MPa
Charpy Un-notch Impact23°C 3.0mmISO 179NBkJ/m²
Charpy Un-notch Impact-30°C 3.0mmISO 179NBkJ/m²
Charpy Notch Impact23°C 3.0mmISO 17973kJ/m²
Charpy Notch Impact-30°C 3.0mmISO 17914kJ/m²
ThermalConditionStandardValueUnit
Heat Conductivity CoefficientISO 83020.2W/(m·°C)
HDT0.45MPa 4.0mmISO 75136°C
HDT1.8MPa 4.0mmISO 75125°C
Vicat Softening Temperature50°C/hr 50NISO 306141°C
Vicat Softening Temperature120°C/hr 50NISO 306142°C
Physical propertyConditionStandardValueUnit
Water Absorption23°C SaturationISO 620.35%
Water Absorption23°C 50RHISO 620.15%
ShrinkageFlowINTERNAL METHOD0.5~0.7%
DensityISO 11831.2g/cm³
Melt Index300°C 1.2kgISO 113310cm³/10min
Electrical propertiesConditionStandardValueUnit
CTIIEC 60112225V
Dielectric Constant1MHzIEC 602502.7
Dielectric Constant50/60HzIEC 602502.7
Volume ResistivityIEC 600931E15Ω.cm
Dissipation Factor1MHzIEC 602500.01
Dissipation Factor50/60HzIEC 602500.001
Surface ResistivityIEC 600931E15Ω
HardnessConditionStandardValueUnit
Ball Indentation HardnessH358/30ISO 203995MPa
FlammabilityConditionStandardValueUnit
GWFI1mmIEC 60695960°C
GWIT1.0mmIEC 60695850°C
Flame RatingAll Color 1.5mmUL94V-2
Flame RatingAll Color 3.0mmUL94V-0

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04 | Suggestions on Processing and Production Technology of pc materials

 

This material is specially optimized for injection molding and is suitable for efficient mass production:

It is recommended to use a medium and high-temperature hot runner system to stabilize the fluidity.

The recommended molding temperature range is 260°C - 310°C (depending on the specific equipment).

It has excellent demolding performance and is suitable for molds with complex inserts or thin-walled product designs.

Due to its transparency, it can also be used for the shells of electronic components where the optical requirements are not high but the internal structure needs to be observed.

 

05 | Performance comparison with similar PC materials

 

Material GradeFlame Retardant RatingProcessing MethodHalogen ContentTypical Applications
PC 945A-116V-0 to 5VAInjection MoldingHalogen-FreeHigh-end electronics, industrial electrical components
Standard Flame-Retardant PCV-2Injection MoldingMay Contain HalogenGeneral household appliances, non-critical structural parts
Glass Fiber Reinforced PC SeriesV-0Injection MoldingHalogen-FreeStructural support components requiring enhanced modulus

 

06 | Genuine Customer Reviews

 

We selected PC 945A-116 for a vehicle-mounted charging module, which not only passed the OEM heat resistance test but also significantly reduced the defect rate. -- A certain automotive electronics manufacturer in South China

"As a casing for electrical plugs, the PC 945A-116 can withstand repeated plugging and unplugging without any obvious discoloration issues, so you can use it with confidence." -- A certain hardware injection molding factory in the Yangtze River Delta

 

07 | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q1: Can PC 945A-116 be used in ultra-thin-walled products?

A: It features a medium viscosity design, suitable for wall thicknesses of 0.8mm and above, and is particularly suitable for structural components in the 1mm to 2mm range.

Q2: Can its flame retardant performance meet the export certification requirements?

A: This material has passed UL-related tests such as GWIT, GWFI, CTI, etc., and supports the export demands of multiple countries.

Q3: Is it necessary to add additional mold release agent during use?

A: The material itself has already been added with mold release agents in the formula. Under normal injection molding conditions, there is no need for secondary addition, reducing production complexity.

 

08 | Our supply advantages

 

As a professional supplier of plastic raw material pellets, we not only offer genuine products from the original factory but also have the following advantages:

  ・Quick response to in-stock inventory: Regular models are in long-term stock, and urgent orders are dispatched on the same day.

  ・One-stop multi-brand resource connection: In addition to PC 945A-116, we can also match various engineering plastics of the same series such as PC, ABS, PBT, and PPSU.

  ・Technical support and material selection advice service: We can assist customers in evaluating mold compatibility, flame retardant grade selection, and performance substitution of similar materials.

  ・Flexible pricing mechanism for bulk purchasing: Supports sample testing, full package transactions, and ton-level cooperation;

Welcome to consult through our website. We will respond to your customized needs as soon as possible.

 

 

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