Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-BR1-(color)-5

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM)

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Method
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Medium Heat Resistance
  • Ultra High Impact Resistance
  • Ultra High Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.2ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)1.0 - 5.0g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 8.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.2ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)9000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)9600psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)7%ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)120%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)335000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)13500psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)275°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)265°FASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature310°FASTM D1525 ²
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Light Transmittance (at 100 mil)88%ASTM D1003
Haze (at 100 mil)1%ASTM D1003
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Melt Temperature600 - 650°F
Cylinder Zone 1 Temperature570 - 610°F
Cylinder Zone 2 Temperature590 - 630°F
Cylinder Zone 3 Temperature610 - 650°F
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)14ft·lb/inASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)min. 320in·lbASTM D3029
Hardness
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)70ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)118ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America