Polymer Resources - PRL PC/TP-GP1 - PC/Polyester Alloy

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Impact Modifier
Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC),
Polyesters
Polymer Name: PC/Polyester Alloy
Composite Materials Functions: Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
Blends & Alloys
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoplastic Resins
Processing Method: Injection Molding
Additive: Impact Modifier

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Chemical Resistant,
High Impact Resistance,
Impact Modified,
Low Temperature Impact Resistance
Features: Chemical Resistant
General Purpose
Impact Modified
Low Temperature Impact Resistance
Ultra High Impact Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Medical Devices & Assemblies
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
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	8000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	7900	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	120	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	315000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	12500	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	250	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	230	°F	ASTM D648

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	220 - 230	°F	—
Drying Time	4.0 - 6.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	500 - 540	°F	—
Middle Temperature	490 - 530	°F	—
Mold Temperature	150 - 190	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Rear Temperature	480 - 520	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	475 - 525	°F	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	15	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 (R-Scale)	120	—	ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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