Elix - PC/ABS 5130 - ELIX Polymers - PC/ABS Alloy

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
Polycarbonate (PC),
Styrenics
Polymer Name: PC/ABS Alloy
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Blends & Alloys

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Good Stability,
High Flow,
Low Emissions,
Low Shrinkage,
Low Temperature Impact Resistance,
Paintable,
UV Stabilized

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Interior,
Other Automotive Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Other Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Goods — Housewares
Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Switches & Relays
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Appliances,
Automotive Applications,
Automotive Instrument Panel,
Consumer Applications,
Electrical/Electronic Applications,
Kitchenware,
Power/Other Tools,
Switches
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	28	%	ASTM D 638
Elongation at Break (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	28	%	ISO 527-1,2
Tensile Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	329150	psi	ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 1 mm/min)	2270	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Yield Stress (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 5 mm/min)	49	MPa	ASTM D 638
Yield Stress (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 50 mm/min)	52	MPa	ISO 527-1,2
Flexural Strength (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 2 mm/min)	85	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 1.3 mm/min)	330500	psi	ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus (23°C/50% Relative Humidity, 2 mm/min)	2280	MPa	ISO 178
Izod Notched Impact Strength (-22°F (-30°C), 50% Relative Humidity, 3.2mm, 1/8”)	490	J/m	ASTM D 256
Izod Notched Impact Strength (73°F (23°C), 50% Relative Humidity, 3.2mm, 1/8”)	580	J/m	ASTM D 256
Izod Notched Impact Strength (73°F (23°C), 50% Relative Humidity, 6.4mm,1/4”)	435	J/m	ASTM D 256
Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C (73°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	53	kJ/m2	ISO 180-1A
Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C (-22°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	39	kJ/m2	ISO 180-1A
Izod Notched Impact Strength (-40°C (-40°F), 50% Relative Humidity)	30	kJ/m2	ISO 180-1A

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate - MFR (230°C, 3.8Kg)	4	g/10min	ASTM D1238
Melt Volume Flow Rate - MVFR (260°C, 50Kg)	21	cm3/10min	ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage - Crosswise (60X60X2 mm)	0.65-0.75	%	ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage - Lengthwise (60X60X2 mm)	0.65-0.75	%	ISO 294-4
Water Absortion (Equilibrium Value, 23°C, 50 % R.H.)	0.2	%	ISO-62
Water Absortion (Saturation Value, Water at 23°C)	0.7	%	ISO-62
Density (25°C)	1.13	g/cm3	ISO 1183-1

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion - Parallel (23 to 55°C)	0.77	10-4/K	ISO 11359 -1,2
Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion - Transverse (23 to 55°C)	0.81	10-4/K	ISO 11359 -1,2
Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 Mpa)	123	°C	ISO 75-1,2
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.80 Mpa)	104	°C	ISO 75-1,2
Vicat Softening Temperature (50N, 50°C/h)	262	ºF	ASTM D 1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (B120, 120°C/h)	130	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (B50, 50°C/h)	128	°C	ISO 306

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Elix™ PC/ABS 5130