CHIMEI WONDERLOY® PC-6201
High-Performance, Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant PC/ABS Alloy
Engineered for Safety and Performance
WONDERLOY® PC-6201 is a premier engineering thermoplastic from CHI MEI, designed to meet the rigorous demands of the modern electronics and appliance industries. This alloy masterfully blends Polycarbonate (PC) and ABS to deliver a material with an exceptional balance of properties. You get the high heat resistance and impact strength of PC combined with the superior processability and finish of ABS.
Manufactured using an advanced chlorine-free process, PC-6201 prevents mold corrosion, extending tool life and promoting a more sustainable manufacturing footprint. As a halogen-free, flame-retardant grade, it is the ideal choice for creating safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious products.
Key Characteristics at a Glance
UL94 V-0 Flame Rating
Achieves the highest flammability rating (V-0 at 2.0 mm) for maximum product safety in electronic applications.
High Heat Resistance
Features a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 102°C, making it ideal for heat-generating device housings.
Superior Impact Strength
Offers excellent toughness (Izod Impact: 58 kJ/m²) to protect devices from drops and impacts during service life.
Halogen-Free Compliance
Formulated with non-brominated and non-chlorinated flame retardants to meet global eco-labeling standards like RoHS and REACH.
Target Applications
The balanced profile of flame retardancy, thermal stability, and mechanical toughness makes PC-6201 the perfect material for:
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Housings for routers, set-top boxes, network modems, and other networking equipment where fire safety and heat resistance are critical.
Computer & Peripherals
Enclosures for projectors, printer casings, monitor frames, and other peripherals requiring structural rigidity and a V-0 rating.
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Casings for video game consoles, power tool chargers, power adapters, and transformer housings where consumer safety is paramount.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability & Thermal | ||
| UL94 Flammability Class (2.0 mm) | V-0 | UL 94 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT @ 1.8 MPa) | 102 °C | ISO 75-2/A |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (B/50) | 120 °C | ISO 306 |
| Relative Temperature Index (RTI) Elec/Imp/Str | 60 °C | UL 746B |
| Mechanical | ||
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C) | 58 kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 62 MPa | ISO 527-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2350 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength | 95 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale) | 119 | ASTM D785 |
| Physical & Rheological | ||
| Density | 1.17 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume-flow Rate (MVR) (260°C/5kg) | 15 cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Flow) | 0.4 - 0.6 % | ISO 294-4 |
The Competitive Edge
WONDERLOY® PC-6201 is strategically engineered to fill a crucial performance gap in the market. It provides a balanced profile that its constituent polymers or direct competitors cannot match, offering an optimal solution for safety-critical applications with moderate thermal loads.
| Property | WONDERLOY® PC-6201 | Covestro Bayblend® FR3010 | SABIC CYCOLOY™ C1200HF | General Purpose PC | General Purpose ABS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL94 Flame Rating | V-0 | V-0 | HB | V-2 / HB | HB |
| HDT @ 1.8 MPa (°C) | 102 | 90 | 112 | ~132 | ~85 |
| Notched Impact (Izod) | 58 kJ/m² | 35 kJ/m² | ~59 kJ/m² | Very High | ~20 kJ/m² |
Compared to other V-0 rated PC/ABS like Bayblend® FR3010, PC-6201 offers a significantly higher heat resistance (+12°C HDT). Compared to high-heat grades like CYCOLOY™ C1200HF, it provides a vastly superior flame rating (V-0 vs. HB), making it the clear choice where fire safety is a non-negotiable requirement.
Processing & Safety Guidelines
Mandatory Pre-Drying
This material is hygroscopic and must be dried before processing to prevent defects and property loss.
- Temperature: 80 - 100 °C
- Time: 4 hours
- Target Moisture: < 0.02%
Recommended Injection Molding
Use these parameters as a starting point for optimal results.
- Barrel Temperatures: 240 - 280 °C
- Mold Temperature: 50 - 100 °C
- Back Pressure: Low to moderate (0.3 - 0.7 MPa)