Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-IM3

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

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Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

Impact Modifier

Features & Benefits

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

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.19-ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)14 - 20g/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)8300psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)8300psiASTM 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)295000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)12000psiASTM D790
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)255°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)245°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 Temperature530 - 570°F-
Middle Temperature510 - 550°F-
Mold Temperature160 - 200°F-
Rear Temperature490 - 530°F-
Maximum Drying Time8hr-
Processing Temperature (Melt)525 - 575°F-
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 0°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)11ft·lb/inASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)13ft·lb/inASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)min. 320in·lbASTM D3029
Hardness
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (L-Scale)89-ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)121-ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America
Availability

North America