PC/ABS alloy is a high-performance engineering material blended from polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). It brings together the best properties of both raw materials.
It inherits PC's outstanding strength, heat resistance, flame retardancy and excellent impact resistance. At the same time, it retains ABS's great processability, reliable dimensional stability and premium surface appearance. With high toughness, crack resistance and excellent safety performance, PC/ABS has become the top choice for high-end housings used in POS machines, displays, home appliances and automotive structural parts.
Among all color options, white flame retardant PC/ABS stands out as the most popular pick for electronic device enclosures. Its clean minimalist look makes it widely adopted in POS casings and smart terminal panels.
This material delivers balanced mechanical performance with strong rigidity, good impact resistance and ideal flowability for injection molding. It provides a high-gloss finished surface and resists damage from daily bumps and accidental drops. Long-term use will not cause deformation or cracking. The pure white finish creates a premium visual effect, effectively upgrading product grade and strengthening market competitiveness.
Fire safety is one of the biggest advantages of flame retardant PC/ABS. As a dedicated housing material for electronic devices, it meets UL94 V-0 flammability standards. It self-extinguishes quickly when exposed to flame, with no burning drips and no further combustion spread. This greatly reduces fire risks caused by short circuits or device overheating.
It also features excellent thermal stability and low smoke, non-toxic performance during combustion. It fully complies with strict safety regulations for shopping malls, supermarkets, office buildings and public spaces, offering solid protection for users and property safety.
As industry requirements continue to evolve, PC/ABS alloy keeps advancing toward eco-friendliness, higher performance, lightweight design and broader application compatibility.
We supply custom modified grades with halogen-free flame retardant, bio-based and recyclable formulations to support low-carbon manufacturing and global environmental certifications. We can tailor material performance including high heat resistance, superior impact strength and improved dimensional stability. Additional functions such as antibacterial treatment, UV weather resistance, thermal conductivity and EMI shielding are also available on request.
High-flow flame retardant PC/ABS grades are perfect for thin-wall housings and complex structural designs. They ensure smooth molding, higher yield rates and improved production efficiency, helping manufacturers lower overall production costs. This material is widely used in smart consumer electronics, new energy vehicle components, medical device housings and industrial control terminals.
Well-known mainstream suppliers of flame retardant PC/ABS include SABIC, Covestro (formerly Bayer), LG Chemical, Teijin and ChiMei. These established brands cover a complete range of grades suitable for mid-to-high-end electronic enclosure applications.
Many buyers and injection molding manufacturers struggle with proper material selection. You can easily avoid mistakes by focusing on five key evaluation criteria:
Flame retardant rating - the top priority to meet safety compliance
Melt flow index - critical for thin-wall and complex mold filling
Impact strength - determines drop resistance and crack-proof performance of buckles
Heat deflection temperature - prevents housing warpage from long-term heat exposure
Color and surface finish - covers high-gloss, matte and yellowing-resistant white requirements
Practical industry tips for material selection:Most white flame retardant PC/ABS grades contain proper talc filler to improve whiteness, surface texture, rigidity and molding lubrication. SABIC Cycoloy C7410 is a typical widely used grade with halogen-free flame retardancy and talc modification.
Grades marked with HF mean High Flow, specially developed for thin and complex electronic housing injection molding. Products labeled halogen-free and bromine-free meet higher environmental standards, ideal for exported electronic goods and projects with strict appearance and eco-friendly regulations.
Founded in 2003, Suzhou Fengying Engineering Plastic has over 20 years of experience in modified plastics. We serve more than 1,000 well-known enterprises, including Samsung Suzhou, Xiaomi Eco-chain, Dreame Technology and ZTE. Stable quality and customized solutions have earned us strong industry reputation and market recognition.
We specialize in custom flame retardant PC/ABS formulations and compound pellets for electronic equipment housings. We adjust flame resistance, flowability, impact performance, heat resistance and whiteness to match your product needs, helping you develop safer and more competitive end products.
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