Sabic’s material raises the bar for rail seats
SABIC’S Innovative Plastics business says its Lexan FST3403 (flame-smoke-toxicity) polycarbonate (PC) copolymer is the first thermoplastic solution for rail seating applications to meet the strictest fire safety requirements under the CEN/TS 45445 standard.
Now commercial a full two years before this European standard goes into effect, the Lexan copolymer – developed specifically for seat back shells and side covers – achieved the highest possible hazard level rating (HL3) under CEN/TS 45445-2 R5.
In addition to its heat release, smoke density and toxicity performance, documented by independent laboratory testing (Currenta Institute in Germany), the copolymer delivers high flow properties for injection moulding large parts with aesthetics and impact strength.
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