ALCOM® PC 740/4 UV WT1516-04LD

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

UV Stabilizer

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Fillers Included

Proprietary

Polymer Name

Polycarbonate (PC)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polycarbonates

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Azo Colorants-free,

Azo Dyes-free,

Conflict minerals-free,

PAH-free,

PFOA-free,

PFOS-free,

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free

Materials Features

Good Flow,

Good Light Diffusion,

Light Diffusing,

Light Scattering,

Translucent,

UV Resistant,

UV Stabilized

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Automotive Lighting

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics,

Displays

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Displays,

Lamp Covers

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	2450.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress (3.5% Strain)	76.0	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus	2400.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield	66.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield	6.0	%	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break	70.0	%	ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	no break	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)	no break	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	12.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)	12.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1190.0	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat B50	142.0	°C	ISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)	124.0	°C	ISO 75-1/-2

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 0.02	%	-

Optical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=1,0mm, A, 2°)	57.0	%	ISO 13468
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=2,0mm, A, 2°)	45.0	%	ISO 13468
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=3,0mm, A, 2°)	37.0	%	ISO 13468
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=4,0mm, A, 2°)	30.5	%	ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=1.0 mm, A, 2°)	92.0	%	ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=2.0 mm, A, 2°)	95.5	%	ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=3.0 mm, A, 2°)	95.5	%	ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=4.0 mm, A, 2°)	95.5	%	ISO 13468
Half Power Angle T(Y) (d=1mm, A, 2°)	2.0	Degree	-

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability (0.75 m)	V - 2	class	UL 94
Flammability (1.5 mm)	HB	class	UL 94
UL Recognition	yes	-	-
Glow Wire (GWFI, 850°C, 1mm)	Passed	-	DIN EN 60695
Glow Wire (GWFI, 850°C, 2mm)	Passed	-	DIN EN 60695

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Temperature	270 - 310	°C	-
Mould Temperature	80 - 110	°C	-

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)	17.0	cm³/10min	ISO 1133
MVR Temperature	300.0	°C	-
MVR Load	1.2	kg	-
Shrinkage (24h)	0.6 - 0.9	%	ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EC No.1907/2006,

IATF 16949,

ISO 13485,

ISO 14001,

ISO 17025,

ISO 45001,

ISO 50001,

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe),

REACH (UK),

RoHS Compliant,

SVHC Compliant

OEM Specifications

BMW GS 93016

OEM Standards

BMW

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions

• 120 °C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 2-4 h
• 120 °C in an air circulating dryer for 4-12 h

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light.