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LEXAN™ Copolymer SLX2271T

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SABIC's Specialties Business Low viscosity PC copolymer blend with enhanced UV stabilization and added release agent. V2 rated. Available in transparent and tinted colors This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

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

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Flexural Modulus: 2450.0 - 2450.0 MPa

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹65MPaASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹67MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹6%ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹min. 100%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹2400MPaASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹96MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹2450MPaASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹67MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹70MPaISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹6%ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹min. 100%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹2300MPaISO 527
Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹96MPaISO 178
Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹2450MPaISO 178
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.2ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹0.5 - 0.7%SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹17.5g/10 minASTM D1238
Density ¹¹1.2g/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) ¹¹139°CISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹139°CASTM D1525
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹124°CASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹0.000071/°CASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹0.000071/°CISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹0.000071/°CASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹0.000071/°CISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹PassIEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹140°CISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹124°CISO 75/Af
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹110°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹110°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹110°CUL 746B
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Light Transmission (at 2.54 mm)89%ASTM D1003
Refractive Index1.59ISO 489
Haze (at 2.54 mm)0.6%ASTM D1003
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹780J/mASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹130J/mASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C, 3.3 m/s dart speed) ¹¹80JASTM D3763
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹No breakkJ/m²ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹65kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹10kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹12kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹No breakkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹65kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹15kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹17kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Injection Molding
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature ⁷120°C
Drying Time ⁷2 - 4Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷0.02%
Melt Temperature ⁷280 - 310°C
Nozzle Temperature ⁷270 - 290°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷280 - 310°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷270 - 290°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷260 - 280°C
Hopper Temperature ⁷60 - 80°C
Mold Temperature ⁷80 - 110°C
Flame Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖmin. 1mmUL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ʳ ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.5 mm) ʳ ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ʳ ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ʳ ᵖ825°CIEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 960°C) ʳ ᵖ1.5mmIEC 60695-2-12
UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖF2UL 746C
Note
  • ᵍ 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.
  • ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. 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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