Polymer Resources - PRL PC-HM-FR1-(color)-1

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Flame Retardant,
Mold Release Agent
Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)
Fillers Included: Glass Fiber
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers
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: Mold Release
Filler and Reinforcement: Filler : Glass Fiber
Reinforcement : 10% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

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,
Lenses,
Medical Devices
Composites Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.26	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)	5.0 - 12	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	2.0E-3 to 5.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	2.0E-3 to 5.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.26	—	ASTM D792

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8100	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	15	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	490000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	14900	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	290	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	280	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	176	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	176	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	176	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	176	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	176	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	176	°F	UL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature	305	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)	PLC 3	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 2	—	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 1	—	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in, All)	V-0	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in, All)	V-0, 5VA	—	UL 94

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	245 - 255	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	600 - 640	°F	—
Middle Temperature	580 - 620	°F	—
Mold Temperature	180 - 240	°F	—
Rear Temperature	560 - 600	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	575 - 625	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	2	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)	85	—	ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	124	—	ASTM D785

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