SABIC LEXAN FR1723 PC Resin

SABIC LEXAN™ FR1723 is a special-purpose, flame-retardant polycarbonate (PC) resin produced by SABIC.

The primary use of LEXAN™ FR1723 is in demanding electrical, electronics, and automotive applications where strict fire safety standards, low material thickness, and high performance are all required. Its key applications include:

• Electrical and Electronic Housings: The material’s ability to achieve a UL 94 V0 rating at a thin $1.0\text{ mm}$ thickness makes it an ideal choice for compact electronic devices.
  • Laptop Housings: Provides a strong, lightweight, and fire-safe enclosure for laptops and other portable electronics.
  • Mobile Device Enclosures: Used for creating durable and safe cases for phones, tablets, and other small electronic gadgets.
  • Printer Housings: The resin’s properties allow it to be used for complex, thin-walled parts in printers and other office equipment.
• Automotive Components: This grade is used for interior and under-the-hood components that need to be both lightweight and flame-retardant.
  • Automotive Interior Parts: It can be used for display bezels, trim pieces, or other parts that are required to meet strict automotive safety standards.
  • Under-the-hood Components: Its heat resistance and flame retardancy make it suitable for parts in close proximity to the engine where fire risk is a concern.
• Industrial and Consumer Goods: The combination of toughness and fire safety makes it versatile for a variety of other applications.
  • Power Tool Casings: Provides a durable, impact-resistant, and flame-retardant housing for power tools.
  • Appliance Housings: Used for enclosures of small appliances that require both durability and fire safety.