Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin LUX2614G
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SABIC Lexan LUX2614G Flame Retardant
LEXAN™ Resin LUX2614G is a high-performance, UV-stabilized, flame-retardant polycarbonate designed for LED applications. With excellent light diffusion, color stability under heat, and enhanced light transmission, it’s ideal for precision injection molding in lighting solutions.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1.19 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption (23°C/24hrs): 0.15% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.35% (ASTM D570)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kgf): 17.5 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress, Yield: 62 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Stress, Break: 65 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain, Break: 110% (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress, Yield: 93 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Rockwell Hardness (R Scale): 118 (ASTM D785)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, Notched (+23°C): 65 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact, Notched (-30°C): 11 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy, V-Notch (+23°C): 65 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy, V-Notch (-30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 154°C (ASTM D1525)
- Heat Deflection Temp (0.45 MPa): 137°C (ASTM D648)
- Heat Deflection Temp (1.82 MPa): 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.25 W/m°C (ASTM C177)
Optical Properties
Refractive Index: 1.586 (ASTM D542)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁷ Ω.cm (ASTM D257)
- Dielectric Strength: 15 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz): 3.17 (ASTM D150)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.96 (ASTM D150)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 Flame Class: 94V-2 (0.75–1.65 mm thickness)
- Glow Wire Ignitability (0.75 mm): 875°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
- Glow Wire Ignitability (1.5 mm): 850°C (IEC 60695-2-13)
Injection Molding
- Melt Temperature: 280–305°C
- Mold Temperature: 70–95°C
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours (up to 48 hours cumulative)
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
Features & Benefits
Superior Light Diffusion & Stability
This LEXAN LUX2614G resin delivers uniform light transmission and maintains color consistency even under prolonged heat, ensuring your LED products have a consistent, appealing appearance over time.
Built-in Safety with Flame Retardancy
The material meets key UL and IEC flame safety standards, reducing compliance complexity and helping you design safer LED lighting fixtures that protect end-users and mitigate risk.
Engineered for Molding Efficiency
With clear processing guidelines and good thermal stability, LEXAN Resin LUX2614G allows for streamlined injection molding, minimizing trial runs and boosting manufacturing yield for cost-effective production.