Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin 134R
SABIC PC Lexan 134R General Purpose Grade
LEXAN 134R is a versatile, food-contact polycarbonate resin. It features mold release, a 3.5 MFR for easy processing, and an UL94 HB rating, ideal for blow molding, extrusion, and injection molding.
Associated Documents
TDS Americas
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.19 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C / 1.2 kg): 3.5 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Water Absorption (23°C/24hrs): 0.15% (ASTM D570)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress (break, Type I, 50 mm/min): 65 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 7% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (break, Type I, 50 mm/min): 110% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 93 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus (1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Rockwell Hardness (M Scale): 70 (ASTM D785)
- Rockwell Hardness (R Scale): 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)
- Falling Dart Impact (23°C): 169 J (ASTM D3029)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (B/50): 154°C (ASTM D1525)
- HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature), 0.45 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm: 137°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT, 1.82 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm: 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.19 W/m°C (ASTM C177)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (-40 to 95°C): 6.84E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm thickness): 88% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm thickness): 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 thickness in air): 14.9 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Relative Permittivity (50/60Hz): 3.17 (ASTM D150)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94: HB Rated (Horizontal Burn)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Melt Temperature: 320–345°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 315–340°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–115°C
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
Features & Benefits
Certified for Food Contact
This grade is designed for food contact applications, helping you meet stringent safety requirements for packaging and food service items without compromising material performance.
Superior Impact Strength
With its exceptionally high notched Izod impact resistance, LEXAN™ 134R produces durable, shatter-resistant products that withstand rough handling and accidental drops, reducing breakage and returns.
Excellent Clarity & Durability
It offers high light transmission and low haze, creating crystal-clear parts. Combined with its strong thermal resistance, it’s perfect for reusable containers and transparent housings that require both visual appeal and longevity.
Use & Applications
- Blow Molding
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding