Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC/ASA FR1

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Flame Retardant

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC),

Styrenics

Polymer Name

PC/ASA Alloy

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Flame Retardant,

Good Flow,

Impact Resistance

Features

• Flame Retardant
• Medium Flow
• Medium 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,

Lenses,

Medical Devices

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Foam Injection Molding,

Foam Processing,

Injection Molding

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.18	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 220°C, 10 kg)	25 - 35	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.18	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9400	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8000	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	380000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	14000	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	205	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	180	°F	ASTM D648

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in, All)	V-0	—	UL 94

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	175 - 195	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	445 - 520	°F	—
Middle Temperature	430 - 500	°F	—
Mold Temperature	125 - 160	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Rear Temperature	390 - 470	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	445 - 520	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	5	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	min. 320	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant,

UL 94

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America