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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-FR2-D-(color)-3

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

Additives Included: Flame Retardant, UV Stabilizer

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

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

Injection Molding

Additive
  • Flame Retardant
  • UV Stabilizer

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Medium Flow
  • UV Resistant

Applications & Uses

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

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.21-ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)9.0 - 16g/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 Gravity1.21-ASTM D792
Outdoor Suitabilityf1-UL 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 5-ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)PLC 2-UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 0-UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)PLC 0-UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (at 0.0591 in)PLC 3-UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)PLC 2-UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)PLC 2-UL 746
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)V-0-UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)V-0, 5VA-UL 94
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F-
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr-
Front Temperature560 - 600°F-
Middle Temperature540 - 580°F-
Mold Temperature170 - 210°F-
Rear Temperature520 - 560°F-
Maximum Drying Time8hr-
Processing Temperature (Melt)550 - 600°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)70-ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)118-ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America