Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin T5R141RC
Plastic Granules
SABIC Lexan T5R141RC UV-stabilized
LEXAN™ Resin T5R141RC is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic compound, formulated with 50% post-consumer recycled content as part of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. This 11 MFR polycarbonate offers excellent mechanical strength, high impact resistance, and inherent mold release, making it a robust and sustainable choice for demanding industrial components and durable goods.
Associated Documents
TDS Asia
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kgf): 10.2 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg): 10.2 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Water Absorption (23°C/24 hrs): 0.35% (ASTM D570)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C/50% RH/24 hrs): 0.15% (ASTM D570)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
- Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 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): 68 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min): 6% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min): 130% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus (50 mm/min): 2280 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 99 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus (1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span): 2300 MPa (ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (Unnotched, 23°C): 3000 J/m (ASTM D4812)
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C): 750 J/m (ASTM D256)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 150°C (ASTM D1525)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed): 130°C (ASTM D648)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, -40°C to 95°C, flow): 6.8E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 3 – 4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 295 – 315°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 290 – 310°C
- Front Zone (Zone 3) Temperature: 295 – 315°C
- Middle Zone (Zone 2) Temperature: 280 – 305°C
- Rear Zone (Zone 1) Temperature: 270 – 295°C
- Mold Temperature: 70 – 95°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3 – 0.7 MPa
- Vent Depth: 0.025 – 0.076 mm
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Toughness and Durability
With high notched and unnotched impact resistance, it ensures product longevity and reliability in demanding applications like automotive interiors, protective housings, and tool bodies.
Reliable and Efficient Processability
The material offers a balanced melt flow, wide processing window, and mold release properties, enabling faster cycle times, easier molding, and consistent high-quality part production.
Sustainable Sourcing, Reduced Footprint
This LEXAN T5R141RC resin contains 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, helping you meet sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact without compromising on material performance.
