Sabic CYCOLOY™ Resin HC1204HF PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy HC1204HF (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Resins HC1204HF is a high-heat PC/ABS blend engineered for medical and pharmaceutical applications. It combines excellent impact strength, superior flow, and full biocompatibility (ISO 10993/USP Class VI), ensuring reliability for critical healthcare components.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.15 (ASTM D792; ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
- Melt Flow Rate: 24 g/10 min at 260°C/5.0 kgf (ASTM D1238)
- Water Absorption: 0.6% (23°C/saturated; ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption: 0.2% (23°C/50% RH; ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength:
- Yield: 55 MPa (ISO 527); 57 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Break: 45 MPa (ISO 527); 47 MPa (ASTM D638)
Tensile Modulus: 2400 MPa (ISO 527); 2270 MPa (ASTM D638)
Flexural Strength: 80 MPa (ISO 178); 88 MPa (ASTM D790)
Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa (ISO 178; ASTM D790)
Hardness:
- Rockwell R: 115 (ISO 2039-2)
- Ball Indentation: 96 MPa (ISO 2039-1)
Impact Properties
Izod Impact (Notched):
- 23°C: 580 J/m (ASTM D256); 50 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- -30°C: 480 J/m (ASTM D256); 30 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
Charpy Impact (Notched):
- 23°C: 50 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- -30°C: 30 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy: 54 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 126°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT):
- 0.45 MPa (Edgew): 122°C (ISO 75/Be)
- 1.82 MPa: 112°C (ASTM D648); 102°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE):
- -40°C to 40°C (Flow): 7.2E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- 23°C to 60°C (Flow): 8.0E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity: >1.E+15 Ω·cm (IEC 60093)
Surface Resistivity: >1.E+15 Ω (IEC 60093)
Dielectric Strength:
- 0.8 mm: 35 kV/mm
- 1.6 mm: 25 kV/mm
- 3.2 mm: 17 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
Relative Permittivity: 2.7 (1 MHz; IEC 60250)
Dissipation Factor: 0.002 (50/60 Hz); 0.007 (1 MHz; IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Flame Class: HB at 1.2 mm and 3 mm
- Glow Wire Flammability Index: 650°C at 1 mm (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Oxygen Index (LOI): 23% (ISO 4589)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 100–110°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 260–290°C
- Mold Temperature: 60–90°C
Features & Benefits
High Heat Resistance for Durability
With a Vicat softening temperature of 126°C and HDT of 112°C at 1.82 MPa, HC1204HF can endure high temperatures without performance loss. This makes it ideal for products exposed to heat.
Exceptional Impact Performance
Engineered for toughness, this resin delivers outstanding impact strength, including 580 J/m Izod notched impact at room temperature. Its rugged durability ensures critical components stay reliable even under shock or mechanical stress.
Biocompatible and Safe
Cycoloy™ HC1204HF complies with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI biocompatibility standards, making it a trusted choice for healthcare and pharmaceutical applications.
Use & Applications
- Medical Device Housings and Enclosures
- Surgical Instruments and Tooling
- Pharmaceutical Packaging Components
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Durable Laboratory Equipment