Polymer Resources - PRL PC-UV3-D(f1)-(color)-1

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Mold Release Agent,
UV Stabilizer
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: Mold Release
UV Stabilizer

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Good Mold Release,
High Flow,
UL Flame Rated,
UV Resistant
Features: Good Mold Release
High Flow
UV 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,
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)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	10000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	120	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	335000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	13900	psi	ASTM D790

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	270	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	260	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	248	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	248	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	230	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	248	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	248	°F	UL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature	300	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	1000000000000000	ohms·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0591 in)	300	V/mil	ASTM D149
Arc Resistance (at 0.0591 in)	PLC 5	-	ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)	PLC 3	-	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 2	-	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 2	-	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 2	-	UL 746

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Light Transmittance (at 100 mil)	88	%	ASTM D1003
Haze (at 100 mil)	1	%	ASTM D1003

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)	V-2	-	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)	V-2	-	UL 94

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	245 - 255	°F	-
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	-
Front Temperature	540 - 580	°F	-
Middle Temperature	520 - 560	°F	-
Mold Temperature	160 - 200	°F	-
Rear Temperature	500 - 540	°F	-
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	-
Processing Temperature (Melt)	550 - 600	°F	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	13	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 (M-Scale)	70	-	ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	118	-	ASTM D785

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Packaging & Availability

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