Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin HF4010SR
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SABIC Lexan HF4010SR High Flow
LEXAN™ Resin HF4010SR is a high-flow polycarbonate (42 MFR, MVR 40) engineered for superior mold release, high gloss, and excellent processability. Ideal for large parts and thin-wall molding, it delivers consistent performance in demanding industrial applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kgf): 42 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH): 0.11% (ISO 62)
- Melt Volume Rate (MVR, 300°C/1.2 kg): 40 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min): 63 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min): 50 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 2350 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 2 mm/min): 90 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 2300 MPa (ISO 178)
- Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30): 130 MPa (ISO 2039-1)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, +23°C): NB (No Break) (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, -30°C): NB (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Notched, +23°C): 40 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Notched, -30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact (23°C, V-Notch): 45 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact (-30°C, V-Notch): 13 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temp (Rate A/50): 144°C (ISO 306)
- Vicat Softening Temp (Rate B/50): 138°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temp (HDT, 0.45 MPa): 134°C (ISO 75/Be)
- Heat Deflection Temp (HDT, 1.8 MPa): 121°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- CTE (23°C to 80°C, flow): 7 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Ball Pressure Test (125°C): Passes (IEC 60695-10-2)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁷ Ω·cm (ASTM D257)
- Surface Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁷ Ω (ASTM D257)
Injection Molding Parameters
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 hrs
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280 – 300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 270 – 290°C
- Front Zone Temperature: 280 – 300°C
- Middle Zone Temperature: 270 – 290°C
- Rear Zone Temperature: 260 – 280°C
- Hopper Temperature: 60 – 80°C
- Mold Temperature: 80 – 100°C
Features & Benefits
Excellent Flow for Complex Molds
The high flow rate of LEXAN HF4010SR fills large and thin-walled molds completely, reducing injection pressure and enabling faster cycle times for higher output.
High Impact Strength and Durability
This resin maintains exceptional toughness, even at low temperatures, resulting in reliable parts that withstand drops, impacts, and demanding use in automotive or consumer electronics.
High Gloss & Easy Mold Release
It produces parts with an outstanding aesthetic surface finish straight from the mold, minimizing post-processing and reducing potential for damage during ejection.