Sabic CYCOLOY™ Resin C4220 PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy C4220 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Resin C4220 Resin C4220 is a high-performance PC+ABS blend reinforced with 20% glass. It delivers an exceptional balance of high heat resistance, superior strength, and rigidity, alongside good impact strength and surface appearance for demanding engineering applications.
Associated Documents
TDS Europe
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Mold Shrinkage (flow): 0.2 – 0.4% (SABIC method)
- Density: 1.3 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (23°C, saturated): 0.6% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C, 50% RH): 0.2% (ISO 62)
- Melt Volume Rate (MVR), 260°C/5.0 kg: 12 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, 5 mm/min): 90 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (break, 5 mm/min): 90 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (yield, 5 mm/min): 2.5% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (break, 5 mm/min): 2.5% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 6000 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (break, 2 mm/min): 135 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 5300 MPa (ISO 178)
- Ball Indentation Hardness: 116 MPa (ISO 2039-1)
- Hardness (Rockwell R): 121 (ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (unnotched, +23°C, 80×10×3): 15 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (notched, +23°C, 80×10×3): 8 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (unnotched, +23°C, 80×10×4): 25 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (notched, +23°C, 80×10×4): 8 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (notched, -30°C, 80×10×4): 7 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact Strength—V-notch (+23°C): 8–9 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact Strength—Unnotched (+23°C): 15–30 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eU)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 135°C (ISO 306)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 137°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), 0.45 MPa: 135°C (ISO 75/Be)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), 1.8 MPa: 129°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ISO 8302)
- Relative Temperature Index, Electrical: 60°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Temperature Index, Mechanical with Impact: 60°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Temperature Index, Mechanical without Impact: 60°C (UL 746B)
- Ball Pressure Test, 75°C ± 2°C: Pass (IEC 60695-10-2)
- Ball Pressure Test, 125°C ± 2°C: Pass (IEC 60695-10-2)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1.0E15 Ω·cm (IEC 60093)
- Surface Resistivity (ROA): >1.0E15 Ω (IEC 60093)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 100–110°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 hours
- Melt Temperature: 240–280°C
- Mold Temperature: 50–80°C
Features & Benefits
Enhanced Heat Resistance & Stability
With a Heat Deflection Temperature of 129°C at 1.8 MPa, this Cycoloy C4220 maintains structural integrity in high-temperature environments, preventing deformation and ensuring long-term reliability.
Superior Strength and Rigidity
The 20% glass reinforcement provides a high tensile modulus of 6000 MPa, offering excellent stiffness and load-bearing capacity for parts that must resist bending and withstand significant mechanical stress.
Reliable Impact and Electrical Performance
This material provides good notched impact strength and high volume resistivity (>1.E+15 Ω·cm), making it a safe and durable choice for components.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Components: Interior trim, brackets, and under-hood parts requiring heat resistance.
- Electrical Enclosures: Housings for power tools, industrial controls, and connectors.
- Consumer Appliances: Housings for kitchen devices, power tool bodies, and structural parts.
- Industrial Components: Machine housings, covers, and parts requiring stiffness and durability.