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DURABIO™ DT7043

DURABIO™ DT7043 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 proudly bears bio-based and BPA-free labeling claims, making it an eco-friendly choice. Ideal for automotive exterior and interior parts, consumer goods, E&E housing, and cosmetic containers. This grade is characterized by high impact strength and high heat resistance. It is suitable for injection mold.

Brand: DURABIO (8 products)

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Flexural Modulus: 2,500.0 MPa

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Product Highlights
  • High gloss and deep piano black available.
  • Other premium colors such as white, red, orange, blue, etc. are possible
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Superb weather-resistance and UV-resistance
  • Ductility with good impact resistance
  • Good scratch resistance
  • Bio-based material

Applications & Uses

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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 105°C

More than 7 hours

Vacuum Dryer 100°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

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus2600.0MPaISO527
Tensile Strength70.0MPaISO527
Elongation (at break)34.0%ISO527
Flexural Modulus2500.0MPaISO178
Flexural Strength107.0MPaISO178
Charpy Impact Strength (Notched, at 23°C)14.0kJ/m²ISO179-1/1eA
Charpy Impact Strength (Unnotched, at 23°C)No BreakkJ/m²ISO179-1/1eU
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.34g/cm³ISO1183
Melt Volume Flow Rate (at 230°C, 2.16kg)8.0cm³/10minISO1133
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 230°C, 2.16kg)9.0g/10minISO1133
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.80MPa)98.0°CISO75-1, ISO75-2
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45MPa)110.0°CISO75-1, ISO75-2
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-

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Packaging & Availability

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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.