FIPC Formosa TARFLON™ LC1500 PC Resin
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TARFLON™ LC1500 Light Guide Grade PC Panel Daytime Running Light
Tarflon LC1500 is a high-flow, low-contamination polycarbonate resin engineered for precision light guide panels and automotive daytime running lights. With exceptional light transmission (90%) and robust mechanical strength, it ensures durability and optical clarity in demanding applications.
Associated Documents
Data Sheet
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 65 g/10min (ISO 1133)
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (50%RH, 24 hr): 0.23% (ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress at Yield: 65 MPa (ISO 527-1,2)
- Tensile Strain at Break: 80% (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): 15 kJ/m² (ISO 179-1)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT at 1.8 MPa): 127°C (ISO 75-1,2)
- Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient: 6.5 × 10⁻⁵/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.5–0.7% (ASTM D955)
Optical Properties
- Total Luminous Transmittance: 90% (ISO 13468-1)
Flame Characteristics
- UL Flammability Rating: UL94 V-2 (0.42–1.5 mm)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): Not available
- RTI (Electrical, Impact, Strength): 80°C across all categories (UL746B)
Injection Molding Parameters
- Pre-Drying Condition: 120°C for 5–8 hours
- Cylinder Temperature: 240–260°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–120°C
Features & Benefits
Superior Flow for Complex Molds
Tarflon LC1500’s high melt flow rate (65 g/10min) enables seamless filling of intricate molds, reducing cycle times and minimizing defects in thin-walled or detailed designs like automotive LED housings.
Optical Clarity
Low contamination levels and 90% luminous transmittance ensure consistent light diffusion, ideal for backlit displays or automotive lighting where brightness uniformity is critical.
Toughness Meets Precision
Balancing impact resistance (15 kJ/m²) and rigidity (2.3 GPa flexural modulus), Tarflon polycarbonate withstands mechanical stress while maintaining dimensional stability in harsh environments.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Lighting: Daytime running lights (DRLs) requiring high brightness and heat resistance.
- Consumer Electronics: Light guide panels for LCD displays, ensuring even backlighting.
- Industrial Sensors: Housings for optical sensors needing contamination-free clarity.
