Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin HF1130R
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SABIC Lexan HF1130R UV-stabilized
LEXAN™ Resin HF1130R is a high-flow, UV-stabilized polycarbonate designed for precision molding. It has excellent dimensional stability, flame resistance (UL94 V2), and easy mold release. Ideal for outdoor and electrical applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC Method)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kgf): 25 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield): 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress (break): 65 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (yield): 6% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (break): 110% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus: 2370 MPa (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)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (@ peak, 23°C): 54 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- HDT (1.82 MPa, unannealed): 126°C (ASTM D648)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, flow, -40°C to 40°C): 7 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, crossflow, -40°C to 40°C): 6.84 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ASTM E831)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm): 88% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm): 1% (ASTM D1003)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94 Flame Rating: V2 (UL E121562-101243762)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3 – 4 hours
- Cumulative Drying Time: 48 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 270 – 295°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 265 – 290°C
- Front Zone 3 Temperature: 270 – 295°C
- Middle Zone 2 Temperature: 260 – 280°C
- Rear Zone 1 Temperature: 250 – 270°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 Complex Molds
LEXAN HF1130R offers excellent flowability (MVR 26), reducing cycle times and enabling precise molding of intricate parts.
UV Stabilized for Outdoor Use
Built-in UV resistance extends product life in outdoor environments—ideal for electrical enclosures, lighting, and exterior housings.
UL94 V2 Flame Rating
Flame-retardant performance ensures compliance with safety standards—critical for electronics, appliances, and industrial components.