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ALTECH® PC A 1000/178

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MOCOM Compounds ALTECH® PC A 1000/178 is a polycarbonate base polymer with low viscosity, suitable for injection molding applications. It should be pre-dried in an air circulating dryer or a dry air (dessicant) dryer, depending on the moisture content. The melt temperature should be between 270-310°C, and the mold temperature between 80-110°C. The product should be stored dry, in a cool and dark environment, and at a temperature not above 30°C.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Functions: Resin

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

Features: Low Viscosity

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus2400.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield63.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield20.0%ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break80.0%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)no breakkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)11.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1190.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat B50143.0°CISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)128.0°CISO 75-1/-2
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.02%-
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Temperature270 - 310°C-
Mould Temperature80 - 110°C-
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)33.0cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature300.0°C-
MVR Load1.2kg-
Shrinkage (24h)0.5 - 0.8%ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

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.