Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-GP1-TFE10

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Lubricant (PTFE)

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

Additive

PTFE Lubricant : 10%

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Flow,

Wear Resistant

Features

• General Purpose
• Medium Flow
• Wear Resistant

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

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.22	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)	7.0 - 12	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	1.22	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	8000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8000	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	300000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	12000	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	278	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	267	°F	ASTM D648

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	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	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	600 - 650	°F	—
Rear Temperature	550 - 590	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	3	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	320	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America