LEXAN™ PC Resin XLS1210

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SABIC Lexan XLS1210 Automotive Optical Parts

LEXAN™ XLS1210 resin is a 18 MVR polycarbonate. Designed for automotive optical parts requiring very high transmission and color stability. AMECA listed for protected applications only.

  • Character: 18 MVR
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Typical property data

Mechanical Properties

  • Tensile Strength @ Yield: 63 MPa
  • Tensile Strength @ Break: 65 MPa
  • Flexural Modulus: 2,300 MPa
  • Flexural Strength @ Yield: 90 MPa

Impact Properties

  • Notched Izod Impact @ 23°C: 65 kJ/m²
  • Notched Izod Impact @ -30°C: 11 kJ/m²
  • Unnotched Izod Impact: No Break (NB)

Thermal Properties

  • Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT @ 1.8 MPa): 122 °C
  • Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 141 °C
  • Relative Temperature Index (Electrical): 130 °C
  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): 7.0E-05 1/°C

Physical Properties

  • Density: 1.20 g/cm³
  • Light Transmission (2.54 mm): >90%
  • Haze (2.54 mm): <0.5%
  • Water Absorption (Saturated): 0.35%
  • Mold Shrinkage: 0.5 – 0.7%

Flame Performance

  • Oxygen Index (LOI): 25%
  • Glow Wire Flammability Index (850°C): Passes at 1 mm

Processing Guidelines

  • Drying: 120°C for 2-4 hours
  • Melt Temperature: 280 – 300°C
  • Mold Temperature: 80 – 100°C

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LEXAN™ XLS1210 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

Optical Clarity & Color Stability

This LEXAN XLS1210 resin offers >90% light transmission with minimal haze, ensuring bright, true-color light output for automotive signals and lenses that resist yellowing over time.

Robust Impact & Thermal Resistance

With excellent toughness from -30°C to high heat, this material provides durable performance for exterior lighting that withstands road debris, weather extremes, and high operating temperatures.

Certified Reliability for Protected Applications

The AMECA listing and strong flame performance offer peace of mind, confirming the material’s suitability for regulated, high-quality automotive optical components that must meet strict industry standards.

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