FIPC Formosa TARFLON™ IR1900 PC Resin
TARFLON™ IR1900 PC Resin General Grade High Transparency
Tarflon IR1900 is a premium iced-clear polycarbonate resin engineered for precision molding and extrusion. With NSF/ANSI 51 food safety certification, excellent mold release properties, and UL compliance, it’s ideal for electrical components, food-contact items, and safety equipment.
Associated Documents
Data Sheet
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 19 g/10min (ISO 1133)
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (50%RH, 24hr): 0.23% (ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress at Yield: 65 MPa (ISO 527-1,2)
- Tensile Strain at Break: 95% (ISO 527-1,2)
- Flexural Strength: 90 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2.3 GPa (ISO 178)
- Rockwell Hardness: R120/M50 (ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched): 70 kJ/m² (ISO 179-1)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa): 125°C (ISO 75-1,2)
- Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient: Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient: 6.5 × 10^-5 /°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.5–0.7% (ASTM D955)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI – Electrical): 130°C (UL746B)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI – Impact): 125°C (UL746B)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI – Strength): 130°C (UL746B)
Optical Properties
- Total Luminous Transmittance: 85–90% (ISO 13468-1)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength: 30 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Volume Resistivity: > 10^16 Ω·cm (ASTM D257)
- Dielectric Constant (1 MHz): 2.85 (IEC 60250)
- Dielectric Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.0092 (IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
- Flammability Rating:
- UL94 V-2 (0.36 ~ 1.8 mm)
- UL94 HB (1.9 ~ 6.0 mm)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): PLC level 2 (UL746A)
- Relative Thermal Indexes:
- Electrical: 130°C (UL746B)
- Impacts: 125°C (UL746B)
- Strength: 130°C (UL746B)
Injection Molding
- Pre-Drying Condition: 120°C, 5 ~ 8 hours
- Cylinder Temperature: 260 ~ 300°C (Max: 320°C)
- Mold Temperature: 80 ~ 120°C
Features & Benefits
Crystal-Clear Transparency & Safety
Tarflon IR1900 offers 85–90% luminous transmittance, mimicking glass-like clarity while being shatterproof. Perfect for decorative lighting covers, dishes, and contact lens cases where aesthetics and food safety matter.
Unmatched Impact Resistance
With a Charpy impact strength of 70 kJ/m²—the highest among plastics—Tarflon IR1900 withstands harsh drops and shocks. Ideal for relay cases, explosion-proof gloves, and safety lamps in rugged industrial settings.
UL-Certified Performance
UL94 V-2/HB flammability ratings and 130°C RTI ensure reliability in high-heat electrical equipment. Paired with NSF food compliance, it’s trusted for timer cases, cups, and electrical housings requiring strict safety standards.
Use & Applications
- Electrical: Relay cases, timer cases, electrical housings.
- Consumer Goods: Decorative lighting covers, cups, dishes, contact lens cases.
- Safety Equipment: Explosion-proof gloves, safety lamps, industrial packs.
