Products Detailed (SMC 2400)

SMC 2400

High flame-retardant SMC designed for railway and mass transport applications requiring low smoke emission and high safety standards.

Product Overview

Menzolit® SMC 2400 is a sheet moulding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin, reinforced with glass fibre and mineral fillers. It combines excellent flame retardancy with low smoke and toxicity, making it suitable for high-demand environments. The product maintains its structure during fire exposure, showing no melting, dripping, or excessive smoke.

Application Industries

Mass transport

Key Properties

Excellent flame retardancy with V-0 classification at 1.5 mm
Low smoke density and toxicity levels
High mechanical strength and dimensional stability
Resistant to heat and chemical exposure

Compliance & Certifications

British Standard BS 6853 Level 1b (on request)
European Norm EN 45545 HL 2 and HL3 (on request)
Halogen-free and heavy-metal-free formulation
REACH compliant with no SVHC candidates

Talk to Our SMC Expert

SMC 2400 is engineered for applications where passenger safety and long-term performance are critical. Its flame-retardant composition and low smoke density and toxicity meet the highest standards for railway interiors and components. The material’s high strength and moulding consistency make it ideal for manufacturing durable, precision-engineered parts.

The railway and mass transport industry demands materials that combine mechanical durability with superior fire safety. SMC 2400 fulfils these requirements, offering performance compliant with BS 6853 and EN 45545 standards. Its balance of flame resistance, mechanical integrity, and processing ease makes it a trusted material for long-lasting, safe, and lightweight transport components.

The SMC 2400 offers a robust balance of mechanical and thermal stability while maintaining safety performance in high-temperature environments. Its thermal resistance and flame-retardant rating make it ideal for safety-critical environments.

Density (g/cm³): 1.9

Flexural Strength (MPa): 140

Tensile Strength (MPa): 60

HDT (°C): >200

Flammability: UL 94 V-0 @1.5 mm

* The technical parameters are average values. Depending on the formulation and customer requirements, different technical values may be achieved.

Download SMC 2400 Datasheet

Menzolit provides complete technical support for processing SMC 2400, including temperature and pressure recommendations for compression moulding. The material should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment and used within its specified shelf life. Our experts can assist with mould design, curing optimisation, and testing to achieve the best results for each application.