SUMIKASUPER LCP Specifications

SUMIKASUPER LCP Specifications

SUMIKASUPER LCP meets and is certified to numerous industry standards and specifications. The list below summarizes the certifications obtained to date.

Flame retardance

SUMIKASUPER LCP complies with UL94 V-0. UL is a product safety standard established by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. The standard grade has acquired UL746B.

Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act

SUMIKASUPER LCP has grades that are registered for ball pressure temperature, horizontal combustion test, and upper limit temperature under the CMJ (Certification Management Council for Electrical & Electronic Components & Materials of Japan) registration system, which is the electrical appliance and material certification council for the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act. The registration status can also be viewed on the Electrical Safety and Environment Laboratory website.

Food contact area

US

Certain grades of SUMIKASUPER have been confirmed by the U.S. to comply with the requirements set forth in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and applicable food additive regulations.

Europe

Some grades of SUMIKASUPER have been confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the European food packaging material regulation "Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011."

Japan

Some grades of SUMIKASUPER are made up of ingredients that are listed on the positive list based on Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the revised Food Sanitation Act and Notification No. 370. We have also obtained a confirmation certificate issued by the Polyolefin and Styrene Plastics Hygienic Council. Please contact our staff for the latest acquisition status. The Polyolefin and Styrene Plastics Hygienic Council was dissolved in March 2021 and its operations were taken over by the Food Contact Material Safety Center. The confirmation certificate remains valid.

Medical field

Some grades of SUMIKASUPER are tested for ISO 10993 and USP CLASS VI. Please contact our staff for more information.

Note

The contents of this document are based on currently available materials, information, and data and may be subject to revision based on new knowledge.

(1) Handling Precautions

Below are the main points to keep in mind in order to safely handle SUMIKASUPER LCP. We have prepared a separate Safety Data Sheet (SDS), so please be sure to read it and follow the handling precautions before handling the product. Please also note that your company must investigate the safety of any additives used together with SUMIKASUPER LCP.

① Safety and health precautions
When drying and melting SUMIKASUPER LCP, avoid inhaling the gases that are generated and allowing them to come into contact with your eyes and skin. Also, do not directly touch the hot resin. When drying and melting, it is necessary to install a local exhaust ventilation system and wear protective equipment (protective glasses, protective gloves, etc.).

② Caution regarding combustion
SUMIKASUPER LCP is flame retardant (UL94 V-0), but should be handled and stored away from heat and sources of ignition. In the unlikely event of combustion, toxic gases may be generated. Water, foam, or powder extinguishing agents can be used to extinguish the fire.

③ Disposal precautions
SUMIKASUPER LCP may be disposed by burial or incineration. Burial of the material should be conducted by certified industrial waste processors or by the local municipal authorities in accordance with the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act. Incineration should be conducted using a furnace which complies with the laws and regulations of the Air Pollution Control Act. Toxic gases may be released when this product is incinerated.

④Storage precautions
Store SUMIKASUPER LCP at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight, water leaks and humidity.

(2) Conformity standards

The main grades of SUMIKASUPER LCP have acquired standards such as UL94 and UL746 stipulated by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC., as well as the ball pressure temperature standard of the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act. For details, please refer to the technical information pamphlet or contact our staff. We will also consult with you individually if you are considering using it for other special purposes.

(3) Security Trade Control

The products of SUMIKASUPER LCP are not on the control list of the Export Trade Control Order of Japan. However, row 16 (catch-all control) in Appended Table 1 of the same Order does apply.

(4) Use

SUMIKASUPER products are intended for general industrial use. If you are considering using our products in the following applications that require high reliability due to the risk of harm to human life or property, please be sure to contact us in advance.

① Medical and food applications
(Instruments, parts, and components that come into direct contact with the human body, etc.)

②Transportation equipment applications
(Materials that form the framework of structures in which people enter, such as aircraft, automobiles, trains, and ships, and materials that are directly involved in the operation of transport equipment)

③ Other uses equivalent to those mentioned above

(5) Other

The values stated in this document are typical values and are not guaranteed values.
Please be aware of intellectual property rights when using this material.
Updated: February 3, 2022