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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-FR1-D

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

Additives Included: Flame Retardant

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

Flame Retardant

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Viscosity
  • Low Flow
  • Medium Heat Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Composites Processing Methods
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.21ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)5.0 - 10g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.21ASTM D792
Outdoor Suitabilityf1UL 746C
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)9000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)8000psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)7%ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)90%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)320000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)13000psiASTM 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
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)257°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)257°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)230°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)230°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)257°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)257°FUL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature300°FASTM D1525 ²
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity1.0e+17ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0591 in)580V/milASTM D149
Arc Resistance (at 0.0591 in)PLC 5ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)PLC 2UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 0UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)PLC 0UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (at 0.0591 in)PLC 3UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 2UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)PLC 2UL 746
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)V-0UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)V-0, 5VAUL 94
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature590 - 630°F
Middle Temperature570 - 610°F
Mold Temperature180 - 240°F
Rear Temperature550 - 590°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Processing Temperature (Melt)600 - 650°F
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)12ft·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
Quality Standards
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America