Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin LUX2114
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SABIC Lexan LUX2114 UV-stabilized
LEXAN™ Resin LUX2114 is a high-performance polycarbonate resin offering Improved flame retardance, UV stabilized, and internal mold release. With an 18 MFR, it’s ideal for LED lighting and electrical components requiring precision, safety, and durability.
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Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Specific Volume: 0.83 cm³/g (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.19 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption (23°C/24hrs): 0.15% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (23°C/Saturated): 0.35% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (100°C, Equilibrium): 0.58% (ASTM D570)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min): 65 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 7% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min): 110% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 93 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus (1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Rockwell Hardness (Scale M): 70 (ASTM D785)
- Rockwell Hardness (Scale R): 118 (ASTM D785)
- Abrasion (Taber CS-17, 1 kg, 1000 cycles): 10 mg (ASTM D1044)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): 3200 J/m (ASTM D4812)
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 600 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Tensile Impact Strength (Type S): 546 kJ/m² (ASTM D1822)
- Falling Dart Impact (23°C): 169 J (ASTM D3029)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 154°C (ASTM D1525)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 0.45 MPa): 137°C (ASTM D648)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.82 MPa): 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (-40°C to 95°C, Flow): 6.84×10⁻⁵/°C 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- Specific Heat: 1.26 J/g°C (ASTM C351)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.25 W/m°C (ASTM C177)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength (in Air, 3.2 mm): 15 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz): 3.17 (ASTM D150)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.96 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor (50/60 Hz): 0.0009 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.01 (ASTM D150)
Flame Characteristics
- Flame Class Rating: UL 94V-2 (Thickness: 0.75–1.65 mm) (UL 94)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (750°C, Passes): 0.75 mm (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (850°C, Passes): 1.5 mm (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature:
- 0.75 mm: 875°C
- 1.5 mm: 850°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
- UV-Light, Water Exposure/Immersion: F2 (UL 746C)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours (max cumulative: 48 hours)
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280–305°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 275–300°C
- Mold Temperature: 70–95°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardance
LEXAN LUX2114 meets V0 rating at 1.5 mm, ensuring safety compliance in lighting and electrical housings.
UV-Stabilized for Outdoor Use
Engineered for long-term clarity and color retention in outdoor environments, ideal for LED lenses and covers.
Efficient Processing with Internal Mold Release
Built-in mold release reduces cycle times and tool wear—perfect for high-volume manufacturing of intricate parts.