LEXAN™ PC Resin IR2840

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SABIC Lexan IR2840 medium flow

LEXAN™ IR2840 resin is a 7 MFR polycarbonate, MVR of 6. Grade designed for food contact. Mold release. Injection moldable. Available in transparent.

  • Character: 7 MFR, MVR of 6. Mold release.
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Typical property data

Mechanical Properties

  • Tensile Strength @ Yield: 62 MPa
  • Flexural Modulus: 2,300 MPa
  • Tensile Modulus: 2,300 MPa
  • Elongation @ Break: 110%
  • Flexural Strength: 95 MPa

Impact Properties

  • Notched Izod Impact, 23°C: 850 J/m
  • Unnotched Izod Impact, 23°C: No Break

Thermal Properties

  • Heat Deflection Temp @ 1.8 MPa: 127°C
  • Vicat Softening Temperature: 148°C
  • Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 145°C

Physical Properties

  • Mold Shrinkage: 0.5–0.7%
  • Specific Gravity: 1.2
  • Transparency: High (clear grade available)

Flame Performance

  • UL 94 Rating: V-2 @ 1.5 mm

Processing Guidelines

  • Melt Flow Rate (MVR): 6 g/10 min (300°C/1.2 kg)
  • Recommended Processing: Injection Molding
  • Mold Temperature: 80–110°C
  • Barrel Temperature: 270–310°C

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LEXAN™ IR2840 Americas TDSDownload

Associated Documents

Regulatory Data SheetDownload
FMVSS302 General Statement SABIC PetchemDownload
Certified Renewable Polycarbonate BrochureDownload
Certified Renewable Polycarbonate LeafletDownload
LEXAN™ Resin EuropeDownload

Features & Benefits

Food Contact Compliance

LEXAN IR2840 is certified for food contact, making it ideal for applications in consumer goods and kitchenware manufacturing.

Excellent Mold Release

Built-in mold release properties reduce cycle times and improve production efficiency—especially valuable in high-volume injection molding.

Crystal-Clear Transparency

The transparent grade of LEXAN Resin IR2840 enhances product aesthetics and allows visibility—perfect for packaging, containers, and display items.

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