Sabic CYCOLOY™ Resin CM8823 PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy CM8823 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Resins CM8823 is a high-heat PC/ABS blend engineered for injection molding. It delivers an exceptional balance of strength, dimensional stability, and impact resistance for demanding applications.
Associated Documents
TDS Europe
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1.32 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (23°C, saturated): 0.2% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C, 50% RH): 0.05% (ISO 62)
- Melt Volume Rate (MVR at 260°C/5.0 kg): 10 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress, yield (5 mm/min): 55 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress, break (5 mm/min): 45 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain, yield (5 mm/min): 3.3% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain, break (5 mm/min): 10% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 5000 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress, yield (2 mm/min): 100 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 4600 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, notched (80104, +23°C): 6 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact, notched (80104, -30°C): 5 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
Thermal Properties
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow): 3.9E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow): 5.7E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Ball Pressure Test (125°C ± 2°C): PASSES (IEC 60695-10-2)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 136°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa): 118°C (ISO 75/Af)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 110 – 120°C
- Drying Time: 2 – 6 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 270 – 300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 260 – 290°C
- Front (Zone 3) Temperature: 270 – 300°C
- Middle (Zone 2) Temperature: 265 – 290°C
- Rear (Zone 1) Temperature: 260 – 270°C
- Mold Temperature: 60 – 100°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
Withstands High-Temperature Environments
CYCOLOY CM8823 Resin maintains structural integrity with a Heat Deflection Temperature of 118°C, ensuring parts perform reliably in hot conditions without warping.
Excellent Strength and Stiffness
This material offers high modulus and flexural strength, providing the rigidity needed for large, thin-walled components that must resist bending or breaking under load.
Reliable Impact Resistance
With good notched Izod impact values even at -30°C, CYCOLOY Resin CM8823 helps prevent brittle fractures, ensuring product durability and longevity in tough conditions.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Interior & Exterior Parts:
- Consumer Electronics Housings
- Electrical Enclosures