Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin 104
Plastic Granules
SABIC PC Lexan 104 General Purpose Grade
LEXAN 104 is a versatile 7 MFR polycarbonate resin, UL94 HB rated. It is engineered for high performance in both extrusion and injection molding, and is designed for food contact applications, meeting global compliance needs.
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)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kgf): 7 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min): 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min): 68 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min): 7% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min): 135% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min): 97 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus (1.3 mm/min): 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Rockwell Hardness (M): 70 (ASTM D785)
- Rockwell Hardness (R): 118 (ASTM D785)
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)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 154°C (ASTM D1525)
- HDT (0.45 MPa, Unannealed): 137°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT (1.82 MPa, Unannealed): 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.19 W/m-°C (ASTM C177)
- Specific Heat: 1.25 J/g-°C (ASTM C351)
- CTE (-40°C to 95°C): 6.84E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
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
- Volume Resistivity: >1.E+17 Ω.cm (ASTM D257)
- Dielectric Strength (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 94 Flame Class Rating: HB (1.47 mm thickness)
- Hot Wire Ignition (PLC Code): 2 (UL 746A)
- High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC Code): 2 (UL 746A)
- High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC Code): 1 (UL 746A)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3 – 4 hours
- 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
- Vent Depth: 0.025 – 0.076 mm
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance & Durability
With its high notched Izod impact strength, this LEXAN™ 104 resin creates parts that withstand drops, impacts, and rough handling, reducing breakage and product failure in demanding environments.
High Clarity for Demanding Applications
This grade offers excellent light transmission and low haze, making it ideal for applications like food containers or protective covers where visual clarity and product visibility are critical.
Reliable Performance Under Heat
Featuring a high Heat Deflection Temperature, components made from LEXAN 104 maintain their shape and strength when exposed to hot contents or high-temperature environments, ensuring long-term reliability.
Use & Applications
- Food storage containers and packaging
- Kitchenware and utensils
- Medical device housings and components
- Protective glazing and sight glasses
- Consumer goods components
- Various extruded profiles and injection molded parts
