Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin IR2210
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SABIC Lexan IR2210 High Flow
LEXAN™ Resin IR2210 is a heat-stabilized polycarbonate resin with medium-low flow (MFR = 10 at 300℃/1.2kg), ideal for custom compounding. 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)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.35% (ASTM D570, ISO 62-1)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2kg): 10 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (MVR at 300°C/1.2kg): 9 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield): 63 MPa (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Yield): 6% (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Break): >70% (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus: 2350 MPa (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (Yield): 90 MPa (ASTM D790, ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa (ASTM D790, ISO 178)
- Hardness: Rockwell R120 (ASTM D785, ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): NB (No Break) (ASTM D4812, ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 800 J/m (ASTM D256), 70 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Notched, -30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (@23°C): 65 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 143°C (ASTM D1525, ISO 306)
- HDT (@0.45 MPa): 138°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Bf)
- HDT (@1.82 MPa): 127°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, -40°C to 95°C, flow): 7E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831, ISO 11359-2)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ASTM C177, ISO 8302)
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.E+15 Ω∙cm (ASTM D257, IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Strength (1.6 mm): 27 kV/mm (ASTM D149, IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (60 Hz and 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)
Flame Characteristics
- Ball Pressure Test (125°C): Passes (IEC 60695-10-2)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 Hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280–310°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 270–290°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–110°C
Features & Benefits
Optimized for Custom Compounding
LEXAN IR2210 offers a stable, additive-free base ideal for blending with fillers, reinforcements, or colorants in tailored formulations.
High Thermal Resilience
With a Vicat softening point of 148°C, this resin performs reliably in applications exposed to elevated temperatures.
Exceptional Impact Strength
ts high impact resistance ensures durability in demanding environments—perfect for structural, automotive, or electrical components.