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Identification & Functionality
- Additives Included
- Chemical Family
- Fillers Included
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Key Benefits
- Complies with UL 94 V-0 standard down to 1.0 mm and UL 94 5VA standard at 3.0 mm
- Products that comply with UL F1 are available
- Excellent anti-draping properties
- Provides a non-brominated, non-chlorinated, nonphosphate, non-Teflon† solution
- Improved flow and processability compared to standard clear FR polycarbonate
- Specific grades for injection molding or extrusion
- Improved flow and processability
LEXAN CFR resins offer improved flow and processability compared to standard clear, FR polycarbonate. Due to the effects of shear thinning, a LEXAN CFR resin grade with a melt flow index (MFI) of 18 can have a spiral flow (indicative of practical flow in injection molding) similar to that of an FR polycarbonate with an MFI of 28. Similarly, a LEXAN CFR resin grade with an MFI of 5 has a spiral flow equivalent to that of an FR polycarbonate with an MFI of 14.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Aircraft Interior Application
Cabin Interiors:
Strong, Lightweight Solutions for Cabin Interiors:
- Windows and Doors
- Passenger Service Units
- Profile Extrusions and Trims
- Lighting and Signage
- Overhead Storage Units
Going beyond the state of the art with smarter designs and better materials has led to aircraft today that are lighter, more fuel efficient, more comfortable and safer than ever.
Lexan Resins - Other LEXAN resins feature esthetic choices from crystal clear to bright color pigmentation. For example, LEXAN CFR5630 is flame retardant resin available in clear and custom colors that may be used for small lenses. LEXAN CFR5630D is SABIC’s aerospace grade for LED lighting, offered in five different diffusion options. Free yourself to innovate with the many material advantages LEXAN polycarbonate resin, sheet and film can bring to support weight reduction, improved performance and safety, styling and environmental benefits.
Properties
- Flame Rating
- Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 68 MPa ASTM D638 Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 52 MPa ASTM D638 Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 6 % ASTM D638 Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 51 % ASTM D638 Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 2500 MPa ASTM D638 Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ 106 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ 2400 MPa ASTM D790 Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 67 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 52 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 6 % ISO 527 Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 23 % ISO 527 Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ 2400 MPa ISO 527 Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ 103 MPa ISO 178 Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ 2500 MPa ISO 178 - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Specific Gravity ¹¹ 1.19 - ASTM D792 Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ 0.55 - 0.75 % SABIC method Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ 0.6 - 0.8 % SABIC method Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ 5 g/10 min ASTM D1238 Density ¹¹ 1.2 g/cm³ ISO 1183 Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ 0.14 % ISO 62-1 Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ 0.11 % ISO 62 Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ 5 cm³/10 min ISO 1133 - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ 136 °C ASTM D1525 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ 137 °C ISO 306 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 131 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 120 °C ASTM D648 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ 0.000066 1/°C ASTM E831 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ 0.00007 1/°C ASTM E831 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹ 0.000072 1/°C ISO 11359-2 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹ 0.000076 1/°C ISO 11359-2 Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ Pass - IEC 60695-10-2 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ 139 °C ISO 306 Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ 131 °C ISO 75/Be Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ 120 °C ISO 75/Ae Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ 125 °C UL 746B Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ 120 °C UL 746B Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ 125 °C UL 746B - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹ 2.79 - ASTM ES 7-83 Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹ 0.0058 - ASTM ES 7-83 Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹ 3 PLC Code UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) ¹¹ min. 3 mm UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹ min. 1 mm UL 746A High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹ min. 1 mm UL 746A - Impact Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ No break J/m ASTM D4812 Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ No break J/m ASTM D4812 Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ 100 J/m ASTM D256 Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ 85 J/m ASTM D256 Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ 66 J ASTM D3763 Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ No break kJ/m² ISO 180/1U Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ No break kJ/m² ISO 180/1U Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ 10 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ 9 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 10 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 9 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 132 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 129 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU - Injection Molding
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Drying Temperature ⁷ 120 °C - Drying Time ⁷ 3 - 4 Hrs - Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ 48 Hrs - Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ 0.02 % - Melt Temperature ⁷ 290 - 310 °C - Nozzle Temperature ⁷ 280 - 305 °C - Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ 290 - 310 °C - Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ 275 - 300 °C - Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ 265 - 290 °C - Mold Temperature ⁷ 70 - 95 °C - Back Pressure ⁷ 0.3 - 0.7 MPa - Screw Speed ⁷ 40 - 70 rpm - Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷ 40 - 60 % - Vent Depth ⁷ 0.025 - 0.076 mm - - Flame Characteristics
Value Units Test Method / Conditions UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 3 mm UL 94 UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 1 mm UL 94 UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 0.4 mm UL 94 Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ 850 °C IEC 60695-2-13 Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ 875 °C IEC 60695-2-13 Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ 960 °C IEC 60695-2-12 Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1 mm) ᵖ 960 °C IEC 60695-2-12 FAA Flammability (FAR 25.853 A/B) ᵖ Pass - FAR 25.853 Vertical Burn A (at 60s, passes) ᵖ 5 Seconds FAR 25.853 Vertical Burn B (at 12s, passes) ᵖ 5 Seconds FAR 25.853 NBS Smoke Density (Flaming, Dmax) ᵖ max. 100 - ASTM E662 Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ 45 % ISO 4589 UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖ F1 - UL 746C - Note
- 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.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Compliance with Environmental Protocols
LEXAN CFR resins comply with a range of environmental protocols such as Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), TCO99 International, EPEAT, Ecoflower, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan and Japan PC Green, making this product a viable alternative for those seeking sustainable solutions.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability