Vectra LCP E488i and E471i grades get UL 94V-O

Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, announced that two Vectra? liquid crystal polymer (LCP) specialty grades - E488i and E471i - received an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) V-O classification, according to the global independent safety science company's UL 94 plastic flammability standard for all colors and at wall thicknesses of 0.15 millimeters. These glass and mineral filled specialty grades offer very low warp characteristics, which is important for injection moulded, lead-free solderable electrical components with ultra-thin wall thicknesses. Designed for use in eco-friendly electrical and electronic components and available in different colours for quality and assembly purposes, these specialty grades offer unique property profiles that can help E/E customers meet demanding lead-free soldering and halogen-free requirements. The Vectra LCP ultra-low warpage E488i grade from Ticona is specifically designed for use in flatter moulded parts. parts such as CPU sockets and DIMM.
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