Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin IR2240
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SABIC Lexan IR2240 High Flow
LEXAN™ IR2240 resin is a high-flow 11 MFR polycarbonate, MVR of 9. Grade designed for food contact applications. Mold release. Available in transparent, limited package types, and must meet minimum order quantity requirements.
Associated Documents
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Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage, flow (3.2mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 10.5 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate, MVR (300°C/1.2 kg): 9 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Water Absorption (23°C, saturated): 0.35% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C, 50% RH): 0.15% (ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 63 MPa (ISO 527, ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress (break, 50 mm/min): 70 MPa (ISO 527) / 68 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (yield, 50 mm/min): 6% (ISO 527) / 7% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (break, 50 mm/min): 110% (ISO 527) / 130% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 2350 MPa (ISO 527) / 2410 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (yield): 90 MPa (ISO 178) / 97 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa (ISO 178) / 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (unnotched, 23°C): 3204 J/m (ASTM D4812)
- Izod Impact (notched, 23°C): 800 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact (notched, +23°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (notched, -30°C): 10 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Tensile Impact Strength (Type S): 577 kJ/m² (ASTM D1822)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (23°C): 63 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 143°C (ISO 306) / 154°C (ASTM D1525)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 142°C (ISO 306)
- HDT (0.45 MPa, unannealed): 137°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT (1.82 MPa, unannealed): 132°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT/Ae (1.8 MPa): 125°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- CTE (flow, -40°C to 40°C): 6.84E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2, ASTM E831)
- CTE (xflow, -40°C to 40°C): 6.65E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2, ASTM E831)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours
- Cumulative Drying Time: 48 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 295–315°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 290–310°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
Food Contact Compliance
Certified for direct food contact, LEXAN IR2240 ensures safety and regulatory compliance in kitchenware, containers, and packaging parts.
Excellent Mold Release
Designed with built-in mold release, this grade supports faster cycle times and reduced tool wear—ideal for high-volume production.
High Optical Clarity
Its transparent nature makes LEXAN™ Resin IR2240 perfect for applications requiring both visibility and safety, like food bins and display covers.