Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-UV4-(color)-1

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Mold Release Agent,

UV Stabilizer

Chemical Family

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Polycarbonate (PC),

Styrenics

Polymer Name

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

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

Easier Processing,

Good Flow,

Good Mold Release,

UV Resistant

Features

• Good Flow
• Good Mold Release
• 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

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.2	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)	18 - 30	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.2	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	9500	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)	330000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	13400	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	265	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	255	°F	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature	285	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

Optical Properties

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

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	245 - 255	°F	—
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	520 - 560	°F	—
Middle Temperature	500 - 540	°F	—
Mold Temperature	150 - 200	°F	—
Rear Temperature	480 - 520	°F	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	510 - 560	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	12	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	min. 320	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Hardness

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)	70	—	ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)	118	—	ASTM D785

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