Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC/TP-GP3

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

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.24	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 265°C, 2.16 kg)	6.0 - 12	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	0.013 - 0.018	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.24	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	6700	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	6400	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	260000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	9600	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	240	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	170	°F	ASTM D648

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	220 - 230	°F	—
Drying Time	4.0 - 6.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	460 - 500	°F	—
Middle Temperature	450 - 480	°F	—
Mold Temperature	120 - 180	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Rear Temperature	440 - 470	°F	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	460 - 500	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at -40°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	9	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
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

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