Covestro Apec® 2097 PC Resin
Apec 2097 PC Resin Heat Resistant Grade
Covestro Apec® 2097 is a high-heat, UV-stabilized copolycarbonate resin engineered for demanding applications. With exceptional flow (MVR 8 cm³/10 min), easy-release properties, and a Vicat softening temperature of 202°C, it delivers reliability for precision injection-molded components like automotive lighting.
Associated Documents
ISO TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt Volume-Flow Rate (330 °C/2.16 kg): 8 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Mold Shrinkage (Parallel/Normal, 60x60x2 mm³): 0.9% (ISO 294-4)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50% r. h.)
- Tensile Modulus: 2400 MPa (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Yield Stress: 75 MPa (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Yield Strain: 6.9% (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Nominal Strain at Break: >50% (ISO 527-1, -2)
- Flexural Modulus: 2450 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength: 110 MPa (ISO 178)
- Ball Indentation Hardness: 130 N/mm² (ISO 2039-1)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection Temperature under Load (1.80 MPa): 172 °C (ISO 75-1, -2)
- Deflection Temperature under Load (0.45 MPa): 191 °C (ISO 75-1, -2)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (50 N; 120 °C/h): 202 °C (ISO 306)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Parallel/Normal, 23–55 °C): 6.5 × 10⁻⁵ K⁻¹ (ISO 11359-1, -2)
- Burning Behavior: HB (1.5 mm) (UL 94)
- Glow Wire Test (GWFI): 800 °C (IEC 60695-2-12)
Electrical Properties (23 °C/50% r. h.)
- Relative Permittivity (100 Hz): 2.9 (IEC 60250)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.8 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (100 Hz): 10 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 90 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Volume Resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁵ Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: 1 × 10¹⁶ Ohm (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Electrical Strength: 35 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Comparative Tracking Index (Solution A): 600 (IEC 60112)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Density: 1130 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
- Water Absorption (Equilibrium Value, 23 °C, 50 % RH): 0.12% (ISO 62)
- Water Absorption (Saturation Value, Water at 23 °C): 0.3% (ISO 62)
Material Specific Properties
- Refractive Index: 1.566 (ISO 489)
- Luminous Transmittance (1 mm, Clear Transparent): 89% (ISO 13468-2)
Process Guide
- Injection Molding Melt Temperature: 330–340 °C (ISO 294)
- Mold Temperature: 130–150 °C
- Drying Temperature: 130 °C
- Drying Time: 2–3 hours
- Moisture Content (Max): ≤ 0.02%
- Injection Velocity: 200 mm/s
- Hold Pressure (% of Injection Pressure): 50–75%
Features & Benefits
High Heat Resistance & Stability
Apec® 2097 withstands temperatures up to 202°C (VST), preventing deformation in high-stress environments. Ideal for automotive parts exposed to engine heat or intense lighting systems.
UV Protection for Longevity
UV-stabilized to resist yellowing and degradation, Covestro Apec 2097 maintains optical clarity (89% transmittance) for outdoor applications like headlamp lenses exposed to sunlight.
Easy-Release Molding Efficiency
Low-stick formulation reduces demolding time and minimizes part damage, streamlining production of complex geometries like lamp covers while cutting manufacturing costs.
Use & Applications
- Injection molding
- Lamp covers
- Headlamp lenses