SABIC LNP™ NP

Room for Innovation in E&E, Healthcare, and Mobility Without PFAS

How can flame retardancy, environmental sustainability, and top performance in plastic solutions be combined while minimizing the use of PFAS? With the new LNP™ PC copolymers from SABIC’s NP family, we provide an answer to this key question across virtually all industries. These advanced materials open up new avenues for innovation for manufacturers in the electrical/electronics sector, as well as in medical technology, the construction industry, and e-mobility—all without the need for costly and time-consuming adjustments to the manufacturing process.

Growing selection of UL746G-certified, PFAS-free materials

Eliminating the use of PFAS is one of the industry’s biggest challenges at present. With the LNP™ NP Portfolio, we offer a sustainable alternative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that can be processed seamlessly with existing machinery and tools without any limitations in terms of flow behavior, shrinkage, and demolding.

Background: Many plastics, seals, and coatings use PFAS because they offer extreme temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and low coefficients of friction. Finding equivalent alternatives without compromising performance is considered difficult. With the new NP family, we now have additional first-class plastic solutions in our diverse portfolio. The LNP™ PC copolymers open up new possibilities for manufacturers across a wide range of industries—from consumer electronics to healthcare and medical technology to infrastructure and mobility. They are genuine, sustainably valuable alternatives free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and behave no differently than conventional products during processing.

The entire portfolio of LNP™ PC copolymers under the NP family designation is UL746G-certified—a certification for non-fluorinated and PFAS-free materials in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories / UL746G. In addition, all materials in the series meet the UL94 V-0 standard down to an impressive thickness of just 1.0 mm, including the corresponding certification on their individual Yellow Cards.

LNP™ NP PC Copolymers and Their Benefits

Greater Design Freedom in Electronics
LNP™ ELCRES™ NPEXL9834: UL746G & UL94 V-0 @1.0 mm, high flowability, outstanding durability and reliability for long-lasting electronic devices.
, a rugged flame-retardant material certified to UL94 V-0, is available in an impressive 1.0 mm thickness—in all colors.
Greater Durability in EverydayUse
LNP™ ELCRES™ NPCXL9030L: good flowability and UL94 V-0 @1.5 mm, offering extreme impact resistance at temperatures as low as -60°C, as well as excellent heat, hydro, and chemical resistance—ideal for consumer electronics, mobility, and infrastructure components
Reliability in Medical Devices
LNP™ ELCRES™ NPCRX9612U: resistant to harsh disinfectants, biocompatible, and compliant with ISO 10993 (Parts 5 & 10).

With this portfolio, manufacturers (not just OEMs) can meet increasing regulatory requirements and overcome the challenges of finding PFAS alternatives without compromising on performance or safety.