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3M™ Flame Barrier FRB-NC Series

Description

3M™ Flame Barrier FRB-NC Series provide the high flammability resistance, arc resistance,

and dielectric strength to help safely contain electrical hazards.

These barriers are available in roll or sheet form.

The flame barrier FRB-NC series provide the reliability you need, from 3M, a trusted

company with over 30 years of experience providing insulating solutions that protect people,

equipment, and property around the globe.

Applications

The flame barrier FRB-NC series provides both electric shock and flame protection for

electrical and electronic device applications such as:

 General purpose lighting luminaires (including LED type)

 Battery housing barrier (including electric and hybrid vehicles)

 Appliance enclosure or insulation of live parts

Features

The flame barrier FRB-NC series is:

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An inorganic-based, halogen free material (see regulatory section)

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UL 94-5VA rated - the most flame retardant UL 94 rating, even better than UL 94V-0

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Dimensionally stable – minimal to no shrinkage at elevated temperatures

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Available in thicknesses from 5 to 16 mil (0.127 to 0.406 mm)

Regulatory

The flame barrier FRB-NC series is:

REACH candidate lists according to article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1970/2006 up to June 2012.

For current status, go to www.3M.com/REACH

not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values (“MCVs”) in EU

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The MCVs are by weight in homogeneous materials.

the manufacturing process for the product and 2) any impurities present are less than 900 ppm bromine, less

than 900 ppm chlorine, and/or less than 1500 ppm total bromine and chlorine. The latter are the levels set forth

in certain industry standards, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61249-2-21 standard.

 The above information represents 3M’s knowledge and belief which may be based in

whole or in part on information provided by 3

 UL component recognized in accordance with UL 746 file # E65069

Flammability

The UL 94 test method is used to classify materials based on results from specified small-

scale flame tests. These classifications (5VA, 5VB, V-0, V-1, V-2, HB), listed in decreasing

order of flame resistance, are used to distinguish a material's burning characteristics after

test specimens have been exposed to a specified test flame under controlled laboratory

conditions.

These classifications typically apply to materials used in manufacturing

enclosures, structural parts, and insulators found in consumer electronic products.

A material classified as 5VA or 5VB is subjected to a flame ignition source that is

approximately five times more severe than that used in the V-0, V-1, V-2 and HB tests.

Furthermore, specimens in 5VA or 5VB may not drip any flaming particles and 5VA rated

specimens may not develop any burn-through holes during the test.

Data Sheet

November 2012