AUTOMOTIVE | COMPOUNDS
Control units Sabic has introduced LNP Thermocomp WF- C061I compound featuring non-bromi- nated/non-chlorinated flame
retardance that can help enhance the safety and functionality of critical components, such as electric vehicle control units (EVCUs). This new specialty
challenge is to achieve V-0 while maintaining excellent impact properties. In direct response to growing demand for flame
retardants in Asia, Clariant has completed a $123.87m investment at its Daya Bay facility in China, with a second production line operational since November 2025. “For compound manufactur- ers working with PBT in EV platforms, the combina- tion of hydrolysis resistance, stable CTI at 600 V, thin-wall V-0 capability, and a cleaner raw material profile represents a practical response to where vehicle electrical systems are heading,” said Sebastian Hoerold, Senior Expert Flame Retardants at Clariant.
material, a 2025 Edison Award winner, is well suited for the housing of these applications, providing excellent protection from fire/smoke, impact, moisture, and other threats. Other advan- tages include colourability, low warpage, and high optical transmission for precision laser welding. “The EVCU, which manages an EV’s electrical systems to ensure peak efficiency and a safe driving environment, relies on high-performance materi- als,” said Jenny Wang, Director, Formulation & Application, APAC, Sabic Polymers, Specialties business. “Based on our broad understanding of automotive power engineering trends and require- ments, Sabic developed its new LNP Thermocomp WFC061I compound to help protect the EVCU and optimise its reliability and functionality.” At the most recent Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, the company highlighted its
Left: Sabic says its new series of LNP
thermocomp compounds are well suited for high-power, high-voltage applications
IMAGE: SABIC
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