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• SABIC has launched LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, its first polycarbonate copolymer resin formulated without fluorine or PFAS.
• The material offers strong chemical resistance to healthcare disinfectants and a UL94 V0 flame retardance rating at a 1.5mm thickness.
• It is designed for thin-wall, miniaturized medical devices such as insulin pumps, diagnostic imagers, and patient monitors.
• This resin is the initial product in a planned non-PFAS portfolio to help manufacturers address tightening regulations.
• The development is part of a strategic investment in new materials to support OEM compliance and performance needs.
• It joins SABIC's broader medical-grade thermoplastics portfolio, including LNP LUBRILOY and ULTEM HU resins.

SABIC has introduced a new polycarbonate copolymer resin engineered without any fluorine or PFAS substances. This material, designated LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, is the first in a planned portfolio of non-PFAS resins designed to help manufacturers meet evolving regulatory and performance demands.

The new grade provides high chemical resistance, specifically against harsh healthcare disinfectants such as quaternary ammonium salts, while also achieving a UL94 V0 flame retardance rating at thin wall dimensions of 1.5 millimeters. It is suitable for biocompatible applications that require miniaturization and thin-wall design, including medical devices like insulin pumps, diagnostic imaging equipment, and patient monitors.

Company leadership stated that this development is part of a strategic investment in new materials aimed at helping original equipment manufacturers stay ahead of compliance challenges. The resin expands SABIC's existing range of medical-grade thermoplastics, which includes other specialty materials such as internally lubricated LNP LUBRILOY compounds and high-performance ULTEM HU polyetherimide resins.