Covestro Makrolon® XT5010 PC Resin
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Makrolon XT5010 PC Resin Injection molding
Makrolon® XT5010 by Covestro is an easy-processing, low-viscosity PC resin with a high melt flow (34 cm³/10 min) and excellent mold release. Featuring a 110°C Vicat softening point and transparent color options, it’s engineered for efficient injection molding of precision components like LCD TV frames.
Associated Documents
ISO TDS
Typical property data
Physical Properties (Rheological)
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR): 34 cm³/10 min (300 °C/1.2 kg, ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
- Tensile Modulus: 2700 MPa (1 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield Stress: 75 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Yield Strain: 5.0% (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Nominal Strain at Break: > 50% (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Stress at Break: 60 MPa (50 mm/min, ISO 527-1,-2)
- Strain at Break: 90% (b.o., ISO 527-1,-2)
- Charpy Impact Strength: 220 kJ/m² (23 °C, ISO 179/1eU)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature:
- 112 °C (50 N, 50 °C/h, ISO 306)
- 114 °C (50 N, 120 °C/h, ISO 306)
- Burning Behavior (UL 94): Class V-2 (0.75–3.0 mm, UL 94)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI):
- Tensile Strength: 80 °C (1.5 mm, UL 746B)
- Tensile Impact Strength: 80 °C (1.5 mm, UL 746B)
- Electric Strength: 80 °C (1.5 mm, UL 746B)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI):
- 960 °C (0.75 mm, IEC 60695-2-12)
- 960 °C (1.5 mm, IEC 60695-2-12)
- 960 °C (3.0 mm, IEC 60695-2-12)
- Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT):
- 800 °C (0.75 mm, IEC 60695-2-13)
- 825 °C (1.5 mm, IEC 60695-2-13)
- 850 °C (3.0 mm, IEC 60695-2-13)
Other Properties (23 °C)
Density: 1210 kg/m³ (ISO 1183-1)
Processing and Drying Conditions
- Injection Molding – Melt Temperature: 240–280 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection Molding – Mold Temperature: 80 °C (ISO 294)
- Injection Molding – Injection Velocity: 200 mm/s (ISO 294)
Features & Benefits
Fast, Efficient Molding
With low viscosity and high melt flow (34 cm³/10 min), XT5010 reduces cycle times and energy use. Ideal for complex, thin-walled parts like TV bezels.
Robust Thermal Stability
Vicat softening at 112°C and UL 94 V-2 flame rating ensure reliability in electronics. Withstands soldering heat in LCD assembly.
Exceptional Impact Resistance
220 kJ/m² Charpy impact strength prevents cracks during handling. Perfect for protective frames in high-traffic environments.
Use & Applications
- Injection-molded LCD/LED TV frames (transparency + impact resistance)
- Consumer electronics housings (thermal stability for compact designs)
- Industrial components requiring clarity and fast processing