Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC/ABS GP1

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC),

Styrenics

Polymer Name

PC/ABS Alloy

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys

Processing Method

• Extrusion
• Injection Molding

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Flow,

Impact Resistance

Features

• General Purpose
• Good Flow
• Good Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

General Purpose,

Lenses,

Medical Devices

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.15	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 5 kg)	3.0 - 14	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.15	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	8400	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8200	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	330000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	13100	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	250	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	225	°F	ASTM D648

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Die Temperature	475 - 490	°F	—
Drying Temperature	170 - 180	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Front Temperature	500 - 575	°F	—
Melt Temperature	450 - 525	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	525 - 575	°F	—
Middle Temperature	490 - 560	°F	—
Mold Temperature	160 - 200	°F	—
Cylinder Zone 1 Temperature	450 - 475	°F	—
Cylinder Zone 2 Temperature	450 - 475	°F	—
Rear Temperature	480 - 550	°F	—
Cylinder Zone 3 Temperature	450 - 475	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at -22°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	10	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod)	12	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	320	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America