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DURABIO™ D5380

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DURABIO™ D5380 is partially bio-based and truly durable engineering plastic, combining the most advantageous properties of general polycarbonate and PMMA. In addition to excellent mechanical strength, it has excellent scratch resistance and UV / weather resistance. It also has high transparency and unique optical properties. It proudly bears bio-based and BPA-free labeling claims, making it an eco-friendly choice. Ideal for transparent sheets, consumer goods, E&E housing, and cosmetic containers. This grade is suitable for extrusion mold.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Flexural Modulus: 2100.0 - 2100.0 MPa

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Bisphenol A-free, Environmentally Friendly

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Highly transparent.
  • High gloss and deep piano black available. And other premium colors such white, red, orange, blue, etc. are possible.
  • Excellent mechanical properties.
  • Superb weather-resistance and UV-resistance.
  • Ductility with good impact resistance.
  • Good scratch resistance.
  • Biobased content certified by USDA, DIN CERTCO, NEN and JBPA.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Application Information

Drying Condition:

  • Pre-dry is necessary.
  • Please dry until moisture content can be less than 500 ppm (less than 0.05%) prior to using. It can be carried out as follows:
Dryer Temperature Hours
Hot-air Dryer 85°C

More than 7 hours

Vacuum Dryer 80°C

More than 7 hours

  • The maximum recommended temperature must not be exceeded as this may cause aggregation or other defects.

Start-up:

  • Purge machine completely with DURABIO or other acceptable purging material.
  • DURABIO is not compatible with conventional polycarbonate, purge machine completely if conventional polycarbonate resin was in the previously in the machine.

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength64.0MPaISO527
Elongation (at break)120.0%ISO527
Flexural Modulus2100.0MPaISO178
Flexural Strength94.0MPaISO178
Charpy Impact Strength (Notched, at 23°C)10.0kJ/m²ISO179-1/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength (Unnotched, at 23°C)No BreakkJ/m²ISO179-1/1eU
Tensile Modulus2300.0MPaISO527
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Light Transmittance (3mmt)92.0%ISO13468
Density1.31g/cm³ISO1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hr)0.2wt%MCC Method
Mold Shrinkage0.4 - 0.6%MCC Method
Melt Volume Flow Rate (at 230°C, 2.16kg)4.0cm³/10minISO1133
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 230°C, 2.16kg)5.0g/10minISO1133
Rockwell Hardness, R scale (4mmt)126.0ISO 2039-2
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.80MPa)82.0°CISO75-1, ISO75-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45MPa)92.0°CISO75-1, ISO75-2
Coefficient of Liner Expansion (MD, at -20°C to 80°C)7.30 x 10⁻⁵1/°CISO11359-2
Coefficient of Liner Expansion (TD, at -20°C to 80°C)7.30 x 10⁻⁵1/°CISO11359-2
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hopper Area Temperatureapprox. 50°C
Barrel Temperature (Rear Hopper side)220 - 240°C
Barrel Temperature (Center)220 - 250°C
Barrel Temperature (Front Nozzle side)220 - 250°C
Nozzle Temperature220 - 250°C
Mold Temperature60 - 100°C
Screw Speed (Refill)30 - 60rpm
Back Pressure (Refill)10 - 25MPa
Decompression (Refill)1 - 4mm
Injection Rate (Injection)10 - 60cm³/sec
Holding Pressure (Injection)40 - 100MPa
Holding Time (Injection)3 - 10sec

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

DURABIO is typically packed in 25kg paper bags with polyethylene inner liner.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Do not store outdoors. Keep dry at ambient temperature.
  • Avoid humid environment, heat and direct sunlight.
  • The material needs to be pre-dried before processing.