Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin LUX2010T
SABIC Lexan LUX2010T Injection Molding Grade
LEXAN™ Resin LUX2010T is a premium, global-grade polycarbonate designed for injection molding of optical parts. It offers outstanding flow properties, high light transmission, and excellent color stability—making it ideal for precision lighting and optical components.
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Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.5−0.7 % (SABIC Method)
- Water Absorption (23°C/Saturated): 0.35% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C/50% RH): 0.15% (ISO 62)
- Melt Volume Rate (250°C/1.2 kg): 6 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Melt Volume Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 35 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min): 61 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min): 64 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min): 6% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min): 75% (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: 95 MPa (ISO 2039-1)
Impact Properties
- Unnotched Izod Impact (+23°C): No Break (ISO 180/1U)
- Unnotched Izod Impact (-30°C): No Break (ISO 180/1U)
- Notched Izod Impact (+23°C): 57 kJ/m257 \, \text{kJ/m}^2 (ISO 180/1A)
- Notched Izod Impact (-30°C): 14 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy V-Notch Impact (+23°C): 55 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy V-Notch Impact (-30°C): 11 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m°C (ISO 8302)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (B/50): 144°C (ISO 306)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (B/120): 145°C (ISO 306)
- HDT at 0.45 MPa0.45\, \text{MPa}: 133°C (ISO 75/Be)
- HDT at 1.8 MPa1.8\, \text{MPa}: 122°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- Relative Temperature Index:
- Electrical: 130°C (UL 746B)
- Mechanical w/Impact: 125°C (UL 746B)
- Mechanical w/o Impact: 125°C (UL 746B)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm): >90% (ASTM D1003)
- Light Transmission (5.0 mm): >89% (SABIC Method)
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm, 420 nm): >88% (SABIC Method)
- Haze (2.54 mm): <0.5% (ASTM D1003)
- Refractive Index: 1.586 (ISO 489)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength (3.2 mm, in oil): 17 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity:
- 50/60 Hz: 2.7 (IEC 60250)
- 1 MHz: 2.7 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor:
- 50/60 Hz (IEC 60250)
- 1 MHz: 0.01 (IEC 60250)
- Comparative Tracking Index: 250 V (IEC 60112)
Flame Characteristics
- UL94 Flammability Rating: V-2 @ 0.8 mm (UL 94)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (1.0 mm): 850°C (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (1.0 mm): >875°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
- Oxygen Index (LOI): 25% (ISO 4589)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2–4 hrs
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280–300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 270–290°C
- Mold Temperature: 80–100°C
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Optical Clarity
LEXAN LUX2010T delivers over 88% light transmission—ideal for LED lenses, light guides, and optical housings.
Superior Flow for Complex Molds
Engineered for excellent flowability, this resin easily fills intricate mold geometries—reducing cycle times and improving surface finish.
Color Stability Over Time
It can maintain consistent color and clarity even under prolonged exposure to heat and light—critical for long-life lighting applications.