UL94 - 5VA Materials Overview
Entec polymers has several options to meet your flame resistance needs on your plastics products. Let our expert team of plastics engineers help with product selection to ensure you meet UL94 5VA.
As previously shown on Entec Technical Documents (“Understanding UL94 Flammability Ratings”), UL94 governs the flammability of plastics. Many consumer products require an elevated level of flame performance from the plastics they are molded from. As consumer markets strive for thinner, more light weight components that have a lower carbon footprint, the flammability and additive packages in the materials and the nominal thickness required to meet UL94 certification is crucial. Entec has experience in many markets ranging from HVAC, Automotive, and consumer electronics and can help you determine the best class of materials to meet your flammability and property needs. The chart below shows the diverse portfolio of products that Entec can offer with various chemistries and additive packages specific to the 5VA flammability market.
REQUIREMENTS FOR 5VA
- The specimens may not burn with flaming or glowing combustion for more than 60 seconds after the fifth application of the test flame.
- The specimens may not drip flaming particles that ignite the dry absorbent surgical cotton located 300 mm below the test specimen.
- Plaque specimens may not exhibit burn through.
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