Sabic CYCOLOY™ Resin XCM830 PC/ABS
Sabic Cycoloy XCM830 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Resin XCM830 is a talc-filled PC/ABS blend engineered for high stiffness and superior impact resistance, making it a robust and reliable choice for demanding structural applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.22 (ASTM D792, ISO 1183)
- Density: 1.22 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.7 – 0.8% (SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate (260°C/5.0 kgf): 11 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Water Absorption (23°C, saturated): 0.4% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C/50% RH): 0.1% (ISO 62)
- Melt Volume Rate (260°C/5.0 kg): 9 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, 5 mm/min): 56 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (break, 5 mm/min): 55 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (yield, 5 mm/min): 5% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (break, 5 mm/min): 100% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 3100 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (yield, 2 mm/min): 95 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 3100 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (notched, +23°C): 45 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (notched, -30°C): 10 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact (V-notch, +23°C): 45 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact (V-notch, -30°C): 10 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 138°C (ISO 306, ASTM D1525)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 140°C (ISO 306)
- HDT at 1.8 MPa (unannealed, 3.2 mm): 118°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Af)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m°C (ISO 8302)
- CTE (flow, -40°C to 40°C): 6×10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ISO 11359-2, ASTM E831)
- CTE (xflow, -40°C to 40°C): 7×10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ISO 11359-2, ASTM E831)
- Ball Pressure Test (125°C): Passes (IEC 60695-10-2)
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
- Mold Temperature: 60 – 100°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3 – 0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40 – 70 rpm
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Strength & Stiffness
Its high tensile and flexural modulus provides outstanding structural integrity, preventing deformation in components under load for long-lasting performance.
Superior Impact Resistance
This material maintains high impact strength even at low temperatures, ensuring your products can withstand sudden shocks and drops without cracking.
Excellent Thermal Stability
With a high Heat Deflection Temperature, components made from CYCOLOY XCM830 remain stable and perform reliably in elevated temperature environments.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Interior Components (e.g., brackets, supports, and trim)
- Durable Consumer and Electronics Housings
- Industrial Equipment Housings and Covers
- Structural Parts Requiring High Rigidity and Toughness