Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin 101
Plastic Granules
Lexan 101 Polycarbonate Resin General Purpose Grade
Lexan PC Resin 101 is a versatile 7 MFR polycarbonate, ideal for both extrusion and injection molding. It offers an outstanding balance of high impact strength, clarity, and thermal resistance, perfect for demanding industrial applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Specific Volume: 0.83 cm³/g (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.19 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption (23°C, 24 hrs): 0.15% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.35% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 100°C): 0.58% (ASTM D570)
- Mold Shrinkage, Flow (3.2 mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kgf): 7 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress, Yield: 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress, Break: 68 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain, Yield: 7% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain, Break: 135% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress, Yield: 97 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Hardness, Rockwell M: 70 (ASTM D785)
- Hardness, Rockwell R: 118 (ASTM D785)
- Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg): 10 mg/1000 cycles (ASTM D1044)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, Unnotched (23°C): 3204 J/m (ASTM D4812)
- Izod Impact, Notched (23°C): 907 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Tensile Impact Strength (Type S): 630 kJ/m² (ASTM D1822)
- Falling Dart Impact (23°C): 169 J (ASTM D3029)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy at Peak (23°C): 64 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 154°C (ASTM D1525)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), 0.45 MPa: 137°C (ASTM D648)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), 1.82 MPa: 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, -40°C to 95°C, Flow): 6.84E-05, 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- Specific Heat: 1.25 J/g-°C (ASTM C351)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.29 W/m-°C (ASTM C177)
- Relative Temperature Index (Electrical): 130°C (UL 746B)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm): 88% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm): 1% (ASTM D1003)
- Refractive Index: 1.586 (ASTM D542)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength (in air, 3.2 mm): 14.9 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz): 3.17 (ASTM D150)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.96 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor (50/60 Hz): 0.0009 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.01 (ASTM D150)
Flame Characteristics
- UL Flame Class Rating (94HB): 0.71 mm (UL 94)
- Hot Wire Ignition (HWIT): PLC 2 (UL 746A)
- High Voltage Arc Track Rate (HVAT): PLC 2 (UL 746A)
- High Ampere Arc Ignition (HAI): PLC 1 (UL 746A)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): PLC 2 (UL 746A)
Injection Molding Parameters
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 310–330°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 305–325°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–115°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
Use & Applications
- Automotive Components
- Consumer Electronics Housings
- Electrical Enclosures and Connectors
- Industrial Parts and Equipment
- And other specialized applications requiring a high-flow, tough polycarbonate base.
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Mechanical Durability
LEXAN™ RESIN 101 boasts high tensile strength (up to 68 MPa, ASTM D638), allowing it to withstand significant workloads without breaking. Ideal for industries requiring durable components.
Reliable Thermal Stability
With a Vicat softening temperature of 154°C and HDT values up to 137°C, this material provides excellent heat resistance.
Outstanding Optical Clarity
This resin offers light transmission of 88% with minimal haze (<1%, ASTM D1003). Such clarity makes it perfect for applications like LED lighting covers and transparent panels.
