SPINOPC® P18-189

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polymer Name

Polycarbonate (PC)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polycarbonates

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Halogen-free

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Flame Resistant,

Good Abrasion Resistance,

High Durability,

Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Other Agricultural Films

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Glazing & Window Elements

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Agriculture & Feed — Other Agriculture & Feed Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors,

Housings & Enclosures,

Switches & Relays

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Agricultural Applications,

Automotive Exterior Parts,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Cable Jacketing,

Connectors,

Construction Applications,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Furniture,

Housewares,

Switches,

Window Profiles

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Compounding

Properties

Color

Black

Flame Rating

UL 94 HB

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus	2000	MPa	ISO 527-2
Young Modulus	2100	MPa	ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength at Break	65,0	MPa	ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength at Yield	45,0	Mpa	ISO 527-2
Elongation at Break	60,0	%	ISO 527-2
Elongation at Yield	2,5	%	ISO 527-2
Charpy notched (23°C)	10,0	kJ/m2	ISO 179
Charpy notched (-30°C)	9,5	kJ/m2	ISO 179

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.19	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption (Saturation in water 23°C)	0,30	%	ISO 62
Water absorption,(Equilibrium value) (50% RH, 23°C)	0,12	%	ISO 62

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
MFR/MFI(Melt Flow Rate) (190 °C 2,16 kg)	19 - 24	g / 10 min	ISO 1133
VICAT (50 N - 50 °C/h)	145	°C	ISO 306
HDT A (1.80 Mpa)	125	°C	ISO 75-2
HDT B (0.45 Mpa)	135	°C	ISO 75-2

Processing Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature, DSC	145	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Melt Temperature, for processing	220-240	°C	—
Cylinder Settings	220-260	°C	—
Screw Design	Universal Type	—	—
Mould Temperature, injection moulding	60 - 100	°C	—
Moulding shrinkage (parallel,2mm)	0,7	%	ISO 294-4
Moulding shrinkage (normal,2mm)	0,7	%	ISO 294-4

Electrical Properties and Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (1.6 mm)	HB	class	UL94
Volume Resistivity	1.00E+14	Ohm.m	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity	10000000000000000	ohm	IEC 60093

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94