SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer, its first bio-based polycarbonate (PC) copolymer to help advance the consumer electronics industry’s net-zero carbon emissions goals.

The new copolymer is the first grade in an expanding portfolio to secure the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) designation. It is formulated with over 50% bio-based content from waste materials, which do not compete with the food chain, according to the mass balance approach.

LNP ELCRIN EXL resin joins SABIC’s bio-based materials offering, which also includes ULTEM resins and LNP THERMOCOMP compounds.

In particular, a Chinese brand realme chose LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resin for the battery cover of its brand-new GT 2 Pro smartphone that recently launched in China.

SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer for applications in consumer electronics.

“Our collaboration with SABIC to successfully incorporate this new bio-based copolymer in our GT 2 series smartphone has helped us achieve competitive differentiation and a stronger sustainability posture,” said Chase Xu, Global Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, realme.

In addition to lowering carbon footprint by reducing the use of fossil-based feedstocks, LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resin delivers good performance for demanding electronics applications. It uses a non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardant formulation that meets the UL 94 V0 standard at 0.6 mm.

Both LNP ELCRIN EXL7414 and new LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resins help address the harmonized International Electrotechnical Commission’s new IEC 62368-1 standard, which replaced the previous IEC 60065 Audio Video and IEC 60950 IT Equipment standards with stronger safety requirements.

In addition, the processability of the bio-based LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resin enables ultra-thin part designs that save weight and space, and offers opportunities for shorter cycle times and higher throughput vs. standard PC. The new material also provides excellent low-temperature ductility (-40℃) for impact strength when a device is dropped, and good chemical resistance to withstand ultraviolet (UV)-cured painting.

“Our new bio-based copolymers can be particularly beneficial to the consumer electronics market,” remarked Joshua Chiaw, Director, Business Management, LNP & NORYL, SABIC. “They combine sustainability with exceptional performance to address key trends for electronic devices, including smaller, thinner designs, increasingly stringent safety regulations and strong consumer preferences for environmentally responsible products.”

SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer, its first bio-based polycarbonate (PC) copolymer to help advance the consumer electronics industry’s net-zero carbon emissions goals.

The new copolymer is the first grade in an expanding portfolio to secure the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) designation. It is formulated with over 50% bio-based content from waste materials, which do not compete with the food chain, according to the mass balance approach.

LNP ELCRIN EXL resin joins SABIC’s bio-based materials offering, which also includes ULTEM resins and LNP THERMOCOMP compounds.

In particular, a Chinese brand realme chose LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resin for the battery cover of its brand-new GT 2 Pro smartphone that recently launched in China.

SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer for applications in consumer electronics.

“Our collaboration with SABIC to successfully incorporate this new bio-based copolymer in our GT 2 series smartphone has helped us achieve competitive differentiation and a stronger sustainability posture,” said Chase Xu, Global Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, realme.

In addition to lowering carbon footprint by reducing the use of fossil-based feedstocks, LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resin delivers good performance for demanding electronics applications. It uses a non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardant formulation that meets the UL 94 V0 standard at 0.6 mm.

Both LNP ELCRIN EXL7414 and new LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resins help address the harmonized International Electrotechnical Commission’s new IEC 62368-1 standard, which replaced the previous IEC 60065 Audio Video and IEC 60950 IT Equipment standards with stronger safety requirements.

In addition, the processability of the bio-based LNP ELCRIN EXL7414B copolymer resin enables ultra-thin part designs that save weight and space, and offers opportunities for shorter cycle times and higher throughput vs. standard PC. The new material also provides excellent low-temperature ductility (-40℃) for impact strength when a device is dropped, and good chemical resistance to withstand ultraviolet (UV)-cured painting.

“Our new bio-based copolymers can be particularly beneficial to the consumer electronics market,” remarked Joshua Chiaw, Director, Business Management, LNP & NORYL, SABIC. “They combine sustainability with exceptional performance to address key trends for electronic devices, including smaller, thinner designs, increasingly stringent safety regulations and strong consumer preferences for environmentally responsible products.”