Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin IR1810
Plastic Granules
SABIC Lexan IR1810 High Flow
LEXAN™ Resin IR1810 is a high-flow (MFR = 22 at 300℃/1.2kg), heat-stabilized polycarbonate engineered for custom compounding. It has excellent thermal resistance and processability. It does not contain UV stabilizer or mold release.
Associated Documents
TDS Europe
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792; ISO 1183)
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption, 23°C (Saturated): 0.35% (ASTM D570; ISO 62-1)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 22 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 21 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min): 63 MPa (ASTM D638; ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min): 6% (ASTM D638; ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min): >70% (ASTM D638; ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (50 mm/min): 2350 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 2 mm/min): 90 MPa (ASTM D790; ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 2300 MPa (ASTM D790; ISO 178)
- Rockwell Hardness (Scale R): 120 (ASTM D785; ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): NB (Not Break) (ASTM D4812; ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, -30°C): NB (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 640 J/m (ASTM D256); 65 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Notched, -30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (Peak, 23°C): 55 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 140°C (ASTM D1525; ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa): 133°C (ASTM D648; ISO 75/Bf)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82 MPa): 122°C (ASTM D648; ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Flow, -40°C to 95°C): 7 × 10⁻⁵ /°C (ASTM E831; ISO 11359-2)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ASTM C177; ISO 8302)
- Ball Pressure Test (125°C ± 2°C): Pass (IEC 60695-10-2)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm): 88-90% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm): <0.8% (ASTM D1003)
- Refractive Index: 1.586 (ASTM D542; ISO 489)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁵ Ω·cm (ASTM D257; IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Strength (1.6 mm): 27 kV/mm (ASTM D149; IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (60 Hz): 3 (ASTM D150; IEC 60250)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3 (ASTM D150; IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (60 Hz): 0.001 (ASTM D150; IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.01 (ASTM D150; IEC 60250)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280–300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 270–290°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–100°C
- Hopper Temperature: 60–80°C
Features & Benefits
High Flow for Complex Molds
With a melt flow rate of 22, LEXAN IR1810 enables smooth processing in intricate mold designs, reducing cycle times.
Heat-Stabilized for Durability
Engineered for high thermal resistance, this material maintains structural integrity in elevated processing and service temperatures.
Optimized for Custom Compounding
LEXAN Resin IR1810 provides a clean, additive-free base—ideal for compounders seeking precise control over final formulations.