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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-IM1

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

Additives Included: Impact Modifier

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Impact Modifier
Chemical Family
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polymer Name
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

Impact Modifier

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
High Impact Resistance,
Impact Modified,
Low Flow,
Low Temperature Impact Resistance
Features
  • Impact Modified
  • Low Flow
  • Low Temperature Impact Resistance
  • Ultra High Impact Resistance

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.19-ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)5.0 - 10g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.19-ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)8000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)8700psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)6%ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)100%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)290000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)11500psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)275°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)255°FASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature285°FASTM D1525 ²
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F-
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr-
Front Temperature560 - 600°F-
Middle Temperature540 - 580°F-
Mold Temperature160 - 200°F-
Maximum Drying Time8hr-
Rear Temperature520 - 560°F-
Processing Temperature (Melt)540 - 600°F-
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at -40°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)10ft·lb/inASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)17ft·lb/inASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)min. 320in·lbASTM D3029

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