LEXAN™ Copolymer EXL9112

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Opaque PC-Siloxane copolymer with excellent processability. Improved flow, low temp. ductility. Non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant product. UL rated V-0/5VA.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate-Siloxane Copolymer

Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Flexural Modulus: 2300.0 - 2300.0 MPa

Technical Data Sheet

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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Potential Benefits of LEXAN EXL Resin
  • Impact: Best-in-class ductility to -60 ºC with an outstanding balance of ductility and viscosity.
  • Weatherability: Excellent retention of mechanical properties upon outdoor exposure.
  • Aging: Better retention of properties vs. other polycarbonate resins.
  • Flame retardance: FR grades can be used in many ECO-compliant applications.
  • Knitline strength: A significant improvement over PC/ABS material
  • Chemical resistance: Improved chemical resistance to some chemicals compared to standard polycarbonate

Applications & Uses

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Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹58MPaASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹58MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹5.8%ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹103%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹2260MPaASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹95MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹2330MPaASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹59MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹55MPaISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹5%ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹100%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹2200MPaISO 527
Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹88MPaISO 178
Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹2300MPaISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹95MPaISO 2039-1
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.18ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᶜ ¹¹0.4 - 0.8%SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹0.4 - 0.8%SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ᶜ ¹¹0.4 - 0.8%SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹0.4 - 0.8%SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹17g/10 minASTM D1238
Density ¹¹1.19g/cm³ISO 1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹0.35%ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹0.15%ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹16cm³/10 minISO 1133
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹143°CASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹143°CISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹136°CASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹123°CASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹0.0000721/°CASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹0.0000721/°CASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹0.0000751/°CISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹0.0000751/°CISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹PassIEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹144°CISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹1.36E+02°CISO 75/Be
Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹124°CISO 75/Ae
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹130°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹120°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹130°CUL 746B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹19kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹2.7IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹0.0004IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹0.01IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index ¹¹175VIEC 60112
Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹2.7IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹3PLC CodeUL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) ¹¹min. 3mmUL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹min. 0.8mmUL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹min. 1.5mmUL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹min. 0.8mmUL 746A
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹731J/mASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹560J/mASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹67JASTM D3763
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹No breakkJ/m²ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹No breakkJ/m²ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹55kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹20kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹53kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹18kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹60kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹25kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Injection Molding
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature ⁷120°C
Drying Time ⁷3 - 4Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷48Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷0.02%
Melt Temperature ⁷295 - 315°C
Nozzle Temperature ⁷290 - 310°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷295 - 315°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷280 - 305°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷270 - 295°C
Mold Temperature ⁷70 - 95°C
Back Pressure ⁷0.3 - 0.7MPa
Screw Speed ⁷40 - 70rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷40 - 60%
Vent Depth ⁷0.025 - 0.076mm
Flame Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖmin. 3mmUL 94
UL Recognized (94-5VB Flame Class Rating) ᵖmin. 2.5mmUL 94
UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖmin. 0.8mmUL 94
UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖmin. 1.5mmUL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.5 mm) ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2.5 mm) ᵖ960°CIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ960°CIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2 mm) ᵖ960°CIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ960°CIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1 mm) ᵖ960°CIEC 60695-2-12
Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ40%ISO 4589
UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖF1UL 746C
Note
  • ᶜ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding. Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
  • ʰ Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
  • ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
  • ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
  • ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
 

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