Polymer Resources - PRL PC-FD1 - Injection Molding

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Composite Materials Functions: Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Polycarbonates
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoplastic Resins
Processing Method: Injection Molding

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable
Materials Features: Heat Resistance,
High Impact Resistance,
Low Flow
Features: Food Contact Acceptable
General Purpose
Low Flow
Medium Heat Resistance
Ultra High Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Industrial
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Automotive Lighting
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Medical Devices & Assemblies
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Housings & Enclosures
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Appliances,
General Purpose,
Lenses,
Medical Devices
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.2	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)	5.0 - 10	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.2	—	ASTM D792

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	10500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	130	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	335000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	14000	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	280	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	270	°F	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature	310	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Light Transmittance (at 100 mil)	88	%	ASTM D1003
Haze (at 100 mil)	1	%	ASTM D1003

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	245 - 255	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	590 - 630	°F	—
Middle Temperature	570 - 610	°F	—
Mold Temperature	180 - 240	°F	—
Rear Temperature	550 - 590	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	600 - 650	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	17	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	min. 320	in·lb	ASTM D3029

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)	70	—	ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	118	—	ASTM D785

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