ALTECH® PC A 1000/608 WT1005-17LWA

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Laser Optimization Additive,

Processing Stabilizer

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polymer Name

Polycarbonate (PC)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polycarbonates

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Azo Colorants-free,

Azo Dyes-free,

Conflict minerals-free,

PAH-free,

PFOA-free,

PFOS-free,

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free

Materials Features

Good Flow,

Good Mold Release,

High Laser Light Absorption,

Laser Absorbing,

Processing Stability

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Aftermarket Parts & Components,

Automotive Lighting,

Exterior & Body

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Automotive Exterior Parts,

Electrical Components,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Reflectors

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus	2700.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield	65.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield	5.1	%	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break	20.0	%	ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	no break	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)	250.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	6.5	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)	6.5	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1270.0	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat B50	137.0	°C	ISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)	125.0	°C	ISO 75-1/-2

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 0.02	%	—

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability (1.5 mm)	HB	class	UL 94
Glow Wire (GWFI, 850°C, 1mm)	Passed	—	DIN EN 60695
Glow Wire (GWFI, 850°C, 2mm)	Passed	—	DIN EN 60695

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Temperature	270 - 310	°C	—
Mould Temperature	80 - 110	°C	—

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Shrinkage (24h)	0.5 - 0.8	%	ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EC No.1907/2006,

IATF 16949,

ISO 13485,

ISO 14001,

ISO 17025,

ISO 45001,

ISO 50001,

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe),

REACH (UK),

RoHS Compliant,

SVHC Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions

• In an air circulatIng dryer 100-120 °C for 4-12 h
• Dependant on moisture content
• 120 °C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 2-3 h

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light not above 30°C.