Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin OQ1022
Plastic Granules
SABIC Lexan OQ1022 optical Grade
LEXAN™ OQ1022 resin is an optical quality polycarbonate. High purity resin for CD, DVD and BD applications at short cycle times (not UV stabilized). Produced in dedicated equipment with stringent production control conditions.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.19 (ASTM D792)
- Density: 1.19 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (23°C, saturated): 0.2% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C, 50% RH): 0.2% (ISO 62)
- Melt Flow Rate (250°C/1.2 kg): 11 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (MVR at 250°C/1.2 kg): 10 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Mold Shrinkage, Flow (3.2 mm): 0.6–0.8% (SABIC method)
- Mold Shrinkage, Cross-flow (3.2 mm): -0.1–0% (SABIC method)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min): 61 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min): 56 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min): 5.9% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min): 108% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 2440 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 2 mm/min): 90 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 2400 MPa (ISO 178)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 14 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): NB (Non-breaking) (ISO 180/1U)
- Charpy Impact (V-notch, 23°C): 40 kJ/m² (ISO 179/1eA)
- Charpy Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): NB (ISO 179/1eU)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 140°C (ISO 306)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 141°C (ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.8 MPa, Edgewise): 121°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow): 7.0E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, 23°C to 80°C, cross-flow): 7.0E-05 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
Flame Characteristics
- Ball Pressure Test (75°C ± 2°C): NB (Non-breaking) (IEC 60695-10-2)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours
- Cumulative Drying Time: 48 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 305–330°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 305–330°C
- Mold Temperature: 65–95°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 60–200 rpm
Features & Benefits
Optical Clarity & High Purity
The high-purity formulation of LEXAN OQ1022 ensures exceptional optical quality and consistency, critical for precise data reading/writing in digital storage media, reducing defects and rejection rates.
High-Flow for Fast Cycling
Excellent melt flow allows for shorter injection molding cycle times, significantly boosting production output and efficiency for high-volume components like optical discs.
Robust Mechanical & Impact Strength
This resin provides a strong, tough base material with high tensile and impact resistance, ensuring durability and reliable performance in thin-walled, precision-molded parts.
