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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PCSF-FR

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Structural Foam Molding

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber

Additives Included: Flame Retardant

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
Fillers Included
Polymer Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Processing Method

Structural Foam Molding

Additive

Flame Retardant

Filler and Reinforcement
  • Filler : Glass Fiber
  • Reinforcement : 5% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Foamable
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Medium Heat Resistance
  • Medium Impact Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Uses

Structural Foam

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.21ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)5.0 - 12g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.21ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)8500psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)8100psiASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)460000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)280°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)268°FASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.24 in)176°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.24 in)176°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.24 in)176°FUL 746
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.24 in, All)V-0UL 94
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature560 - 590°F
Middle Temperature560 - 590°F
Mold Temperature170 - 210°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Rear Temperature490 - 510°F
Processing Temperature (Melt)550 - 600°F
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)3ft·lb/inASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America