Sabic CYCOLOY™ Resin C1200HF PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy C1200HF (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Resin C1200HF is a high-flow PC/ABS blend engineered for superior impact strength and heat resistance. It delivers excellent low-temperature ductility, making it a robust and versatile material for demanding applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.15 (ASTM D792)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.5–0.7% (3.2 mm, SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate: 19 g/10 min (260°C/5.0 kgf, ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield): 57 MPa (Type I, 50 mm/min, ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Yield): 5% (Type I, 50 mm/min, ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Break): 100% (Type I, 50 mm/min, ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus: 2270 MPa (50 mm/min, ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield): 88 MPa (1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span, ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2340 MPa (1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span, ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 587 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact (Notched, -30°C): 480 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (23°C): 54 J (ASTM D3763)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (-30°C): 54 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- HDT (0.45 MPa): 129°C (3.2 mm, unannealed, ASTM D648)
- HDT (1.82 MPa): 112°C (3.2 mm, unannealed, ASTM D648)
- CTE (Flow, -40°C to 40°C): 7.2E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 130°C (Rate B/50, ISO 306)
- Relative Temperature Index (Electrical): 105°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with Impact): 80°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without Impact): 105°C (UL 746B)
Electrical Properties
- Hot Wire Ignition (PLC): 3 (UL 746A)
- High Ampere Arc Ignition (Surface PLC): 1 (UL 746A)
- Comparative Tracking Index (PLC): 2 (UL 746A)
Flame Characteristics
- UL Recognized Flame Class Rating: 94HB (1.19 mm, UL 94)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 100–110°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours
- Drying Time (Cumulative): 8 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 275–300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 275–300°C
- Zone Temperatures:
- Front (Zone 3): 260–300°C
- Middle (Zone 2): 255–295°C
- Rear (Zone 1): 250–290°C
- Hopper Temperature: 60–80°C
- Mold Temperature: 60–90°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
- Shot to Cylinder Size: 30–80%
- Vent Depth: 0.038–0.076 mm
Features & Benefits
Superior Impact Strength & Toughness
With an exceptional notched Izod impact, Cycoloy C1200HF withstands sudden drops and impacts, reducing part failure and ensuring product durability in rough environments.
Excellent High Heat Resistance
This resin maintains structural integrity under high temperatures, ideal for components near heat sources like automotive interiors or electronics enclosures, ensuring long-term performance.
Outstanding Melt Flow
The high flow rate of Cycoloy C1200HF allows for easy filling of complex, thin-walled molds, resulting in faster cycle times and improved manufacturing efficiency.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Interior & Exterior Components
- Durable Consumer Electronics Housings
- Thin-Walled IT and Business Machine Enclosures
- Electrical Components and Connectors
- Power Tool Housings and Assemblies