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ALTECH® PC-HT A 1000/500

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MOCOM Compounds ALTECH® PC-HT A 1000/500 is a high heat polycarbonate with special features that make it suitable for automotive and lighting applications. It should be stored in a dry and protected environment at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. The recommended processing injection molding temperatures are a melt temperature of 320-340°C and a mold temperature of 100-130°C. Typical applications include housings and light switches.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Functions: Resin

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

Labeling Claims: Azo Colorants-free, Azo Dyes-free, Conflict minerals-free, PAH-free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free

Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer

Features: Heat Stabilized

End Uses: Automotive Applications, Housings, Light Switches

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
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 Modulus2500.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield70.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield7.0%ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break55.0%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)no breakkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)no breakkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)9.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)8.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1170.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat B50166.0°CISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)148.0°CISO 75-1/-2
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.02%
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mould Temperature100 - 130°C
Melt Temperature320 - 340°C
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)17.0cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature330.0°C
MVR Load2.16kg
Shrinkage (24h)0.75 - 1.05%ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions
  • 120 °C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 2-3 h
  • Dependant on moisture content
  • 130 °C in an air circulating dryer for 4-12 h

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

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