Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin HF1110
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SABIC Lexan HF1110 high Flow Grade
LEXAN™ Resin HF1110 is a high-flow (25 MFR), UL94 V2-rated polycarbonate resin engineered for complex, thin-walled applications. It offers excellent processability, dimensional stability, and reliable flame resistance—ideal for electrical, electronics, and industrial components.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption:
- 23°C/24hrs: 0.1% (ASTM D570)
- 23°C/Saturated: 0.35% (ASTM D570)
- Equilibrium at 100°C: 0.58% (ASTM D570)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate: 25 g/10 min at 300∘C (ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress:
- Yield: 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Break: 65 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Break): 120% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield): 93 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa (ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, Notched (23°C): 640 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Tensile Impact Strength (Type S): 378 kJ/m² (ASTM D1822)
- Dart Impact Energy (@ peak, 23°C): 54 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT @ 1.82 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm): 126∘C (ASTM D648)
- Relative Temperature Index (RTI):
- Electrical: 130∘C (UL 746B)
- Mechanical with Impact: 130∘C (UL 746B)
- Mechanical without Impact: 130∘C (UL 746B)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm): 88% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm): 1% (ASTM D1003)
Electrical Properties
- Hot Wire Ignition: PLC 2 (UL 746A)
- High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate: PLC 2 (UL 746A)
- High Ampere Arc Ignition, Surface: PLC 1 (UL 746A)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): PLC 2 (UL 746A)
Flame Characteristics
- Flame Class Rating: UL94 V-2 (tested on 1.09 mm thickness, UL 94)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120∘C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours (max cumulative: 48 hours)
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 270–295∘C
- Nozzle Temperature: 265–290∘C
- Mold Temperature: 70–95∘C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
- Shot to Cylinder Size: 40–60%
- Vent Depth: 0.025–0.076 mm
Features & Benefits
High Flow for Thin Walls
LEXAN HF1110 offers a high melt flow rate of 25 MFR, making it ideal for intricate, thin-walled parts that require fast, consistent filling—perfect for electronics housings and appliance components.
Reliable Flame Resistance
With a UL94 V2 rating at multiple thicknesses, LEXAN Resin HF1110 helps meet safety compliance in electrical and industrial applications without compromising design flexibility.
Dimensional Stability Under Heat
Excellent heat resistance (HDT up to 125°C) ensures parts maintain structural integrity in high-temperature environments, such as under-the-hood automotive or power tool components.