Covestro Makrolon® 9417 PC Resin
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Makrolon 9417 PC Resin 10% Glass Fiber-reinforced
Makrolon 9417 is a 10% glass fiber-reinforced PC resin engineered for demanding industrial applications. It delivers exceptional flame retardancy (UL 94V-0/1.5mm & 5VA/3.0mm), high viscosity, easy mold release, and dimensional stability. Ideal for injection molding, it’s available exclusively in opaque colors.
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
- Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR): 6.0 cm³/10 min (300 °C/1.2 kg, ISO 1133)
- Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR): 7.0 g/10 min (300 °C/1.2 kg, ISO 1133)
- Molding Shrinkage (Parallel): 0.6 % (60x60x2 mm³/500 bar, ISO 294-4)
- Molding Shrinkage (Normal): 0.45 % (60x60x2 mm³/500 bar, ISO 294-4)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
- Tensile Modulus: 3800 MPa (1 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield Stress: 64 MPa (5 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield Strain: 4.6 % (5 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Stress at Break: 45 MPa (5 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Strain at Break: 15 % (5 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Tensile Creep Modulus (1 h): 3600 MPa (ISO 899-1)
- Tensile Creep Modulus (1000 h): 2900 MPa (ISO 899-1)
- Flexural Modulus: 3600 MPa (2 mm/min, ISO 178)
- Flexural Strength: 105 MPa (2 mm/min, ISO 178)
- Charpy Impact Strength (23 °C): 150 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Charpy Impact Strength (-30 °C): 120 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
- Puncture Impact Max Force (23 °C): 4000 N (ISO 6603-2)
- Puncture Impact Max Force (-30 °C): 3700 N (ISO 6603-2)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.80 MPa): 135 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa): 141 °C (ISO 75-1,-2)
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 143 °C (50 N; 50 °C/h, ISO 306)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Parallel): 0.4 × 10⁻⁴/K (23 to 55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Normal): 0.65 × 10⁻⁴/K (23 to 55 °C, ISO 11359-1,-2)
- Burning Behavior: UL94V-0 (1.5 mm, UL 94); UL94 5VA (3.0 mm, UL 94)
- Oxygen Index: 35 % (ISO 4589-2)
Electrical Properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
- Relative Permittivity (100 Hz): 3.2 (IEC 60250)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3.2 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (100 Hz): 10 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 90 × 10⁻⁴ (IEC 60250)
- Volume Resistivity: 1×1014 Ω⋅m1 \times 10^{14} \, \Omega \cdot \text{m} (IEC 62631-3-1)
- Surface Resistivity: 1×1016 Ω1 \times 10^{16} \, \Omega (IEC 62631-3-2)
- Electrical Strength: 36 kV/mm (1 mm, IEC 60243-1)
Other Properties (23 °C)
- Water Absorption (Saturation): 0.26 % (Water at 23 °C, ISO 62)
- Water Absorption (Equilibrium): 0.10 % (23 °C; 50 % r.h., ISO 62)
- Density: 1270 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
- Glass Fiber Content: 10 % (ISO 3451-1)
Processing and Drying Conditions
- Injection Molding Melt Temperature: 300 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection Molding Mold Temperature: 110 °C (ISO 294)
- Drying Temperature: 120 °C
- Drying Time: 2–3 hours
- Moisture Content (Max): ≤ 0.02 %
Use & Applications
- Electrical Enclosures: UL-certified flame resistance for switches/control boxes.
- Automotive Components: Engine bay parts (high heat resistance).
- Industrial Housings: Durable tool casings with dimensional stability.
- Consumer Electronics: Flame-retardant connectors/bezels.
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Resistance
UL 94V-0/5VA certified: Ensures safety in high-risk environments like electronics and automotive components, reducing fire hazards without secondary treatments.
Enhanced Mechanical Strength
10% glass fiber reinforced: Boosts rigidity and impact resistance (150 kJ/m² at 23°C), minimizing warpage in thin-walled parts like connectors and housings.
Optimized Processing
High flow & easy release: MVR 6.0 cm³/10 min (300°C/1.2 kg) and low shrinkage (0.4–0.6%) enable efficient molding of complex geometries, cutting cycle times.
Makrolon® 9417 Related Flame Retardant Grades
Disclaimer: Grades below are potential alternatives for comparison only. Not direct drop-in replacements. Typical values from Covestro ISO TDS; verify UL94 colors/thickness on current UL Yellow Card. RoHS/REACH/halogen/PFAS status not confirmed unless report provided.
| Grade | Positioning | UL94 (ISO TDS) | MVR | HDT (1.80 MPa) | Notched Impact (23°C/3mm) | Color | UV / UL 746C f1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9415 | 10% GF; 5VA; no UV | V-0 @1.5mm; 5VA @3.0mm | 6.0 cm³/10min | 136°C | Charpy 10C; Izod 10C | Opaque | No / N/A |
| 9425 | 20% GF; high viscosity; 5VA | V-0 @1.5mm; 5VA @3.0mm | 5.0 cm³/10min | 138°C | Charpy 8C; Izod 8C | Opaque | No / N/A |
| 9125 | 20% GF; medium viscosity | V-0 @1.5mm; V-2 @0.36mm | 8.0 cm³/10min | 138°C | Charpy 8C; Izod 8C | Opaque | No / N/A |
| GF9002 | 10% GF; low viscosity | V-0 @1.2mm; V-1 @0.75mm | 15 cm³/10min | 132°C | Charpy 8C | Opaque | No / N/A |