Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin LUX2114G
SABIC Lexan LUX2114G UV-stabilized
LEXAN™ Resin LUX2114G is a high-performance polycarbonate resin designed for demanding applications requiring excellent flame retardance, UV stability, and ease of processing. With an 18 MFR, internal mold release, and enhanced thermal resistance, it’s ideal for LED lighting and electrical components.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.19 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption:
- 23°C/24hrs: 0.15% (ASTM D570)
- Saturated, 23°C: 0.35% (ASTM D570)
- Equilibrium, 100°C: 0.58% (ASTM D570)
- Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 17.5 g/10 min, 300°C/1.2 kgf (ASTM D1238)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC Method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress:
- Yield: 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Break: 65 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain:
- Yield: 7% (ASTM D638)
- Break: 110% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield): 93 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Hardness:
- Rockwell M: 70 (ASTM D785)
- Rockwell R: 118 (ASTM D785)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, Notched, 23°C: 600 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact, Unnotched, 23°C: 3200 J/m (ASTM D4812)
- Charpy Impact Strength (Notched):
- +23°C: 65 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- -30°C: 12 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Falling Dart Impact (23°C): 169 J (ASTM D3029)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temp: 154°C, Rate B/50 (ASTM D1525)
- Heat Deflection Temp (HDT):
- 0.45 MPa: 137°C (ASTM D648)
- 1.82 MPa: 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): 6.84E-05 1/°C, Flow (-40°C to 95°C) (ASTM E831)
- Specific Heat: 1.26 J/g°C (ASTM C351)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.25 W/m°C (ASTM C177)
Optical Properties
Refractive Index: 1.586 (ASTM D542)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1.E+17 Ω·cm (ASTM D257)
- Dielectric Strength: 15 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Relative Permittivity:
- 50/60 Hz: 3.17 (ASTM D150)
- 1 MHz: 2.96 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor:
- 50/60 Hz: 0.0009 (ASTM D150)
- 1 MHz: 0.01 (ASTM D150)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Flammability Rating: 94V-2, 0.75–1.65 mm (UL 94)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index:
- 750°C, 0.75 mm: Pass (IEC 60695-2-12)
- 850°C, 1.5 mm: Pass (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature:
- 0.75 mm: 875°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
- 1.5 mm: 850°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature/Time: 120°C / 3–4 hrs
- Melt Temperature: 280–305°C
- Mold Temperature: 70–95°C
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
Features & Benefits
Superior Flame Retardance
LEXAN LUX2114G meets stringent UL V0 and GWFI standards, making it ideal for high-safety electrical and lighting components.
UV-Stabilized for Outdoor Use
Built-in UV protection ensures long-term color and performance stability in outdoor or high-exposure environments.
Efficient Processing Performance
With an 18 MFR and internal mold release, the resin supports faster cycle times and cleaner demolding—reducing downtime in production.