LG Chem PC1300-03
LG PC1300-03 General Purpose Grade
LG PC1300-03 is a high-performance polycarbonate resin engineered for superior impact strength and excellent coloring. Ideal for compounding and injection molding, it delivers the exceptional clarity and durability required for demanding applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C / 1.2 kg): 3 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Density: 1200 kg/m³ (ASTM D792)
- Mold Shrinkage: 0.005–0.007 mm/mm (ASTM D955)
- Water Absorption (24 hrs, 23°C): 0.15% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 50% RH, 23°C): 0.32% (ASTM D570)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Yield Strength: 60 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Ultimate Tensile Strength: 72 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Elongation at Yield: 6% (ASTM D638)
- Elongation at Break: 150% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus: 2410 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Strength: 96 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2410 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Notched Izod Impact @ 23°C: 950 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Unnotched Izod Impact @ 23°C: No Break (ASTM D256)
- Instrumented Dart Impact (Total Energy, 23°C): 94 J (ASTM D3763)
- Rockwell Hardness (R Scale): 118 (ASTM D785)
- Rockwell Hardness (M Scale): 74 (ASTM D785)
Impact Properties
- Taber Abrasion Resistance (D Haze): 45% (ASTM D1044)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (DTUL, @ 0.45 MPa, Annealed): 146°C (ASTM D648)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (DTUL, @ 1.8 MPa, Annealed): 143°C (ASTM D648)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load (DTUL, @ 1.8 MPa, Unannealed): 132°C (ASTM D648)
- Vicat Softening Point (50°C/hr, 50N): 151°C (ASTM D1525)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (from -40 to 82°C): (68 x 10^-6) mm/mm/°C (ASTM D696)
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index (nD): 1.586 (ASTM D542)
- Light Transmittance: 89% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze: 0.7–1.5% (ASTM D1003)
Electrical Properties
- Glow Wire Test @ 2.0 mm, 5 seconds: 850°C (IEC 695-2-1)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) @ 2.0 mm: 250 V (IEC 112)
- Dielectric Strength: 17 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz: 3.0 (ASTM D150)
- Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz: 0.001 (ASTM D150)
- Volume Resistivity (23°C, Dry): (2.0 x 10^17) Ω-cm (ASTM D257)
Flame Characteristics
- UL-94:
- 0.5 mm: V-2 (ASTM D635)
- 1.6–1.7 mm: V-2 (ASTM D635)
- 3.0 mm: HB (ASTM D635)
- Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI): 26% (ASTM D2863)
- Ball Indentation Temperature: >125°C (IEC 598-1)
Injection Molding
- Typical Applications: Compound, Sheet/Film
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance & Toughness
With an Izod impact strength of 950 J/m, LG Chem PC1300-03 withstands severe physical shocks without cracking, ensuring product longevity and reducing failure rates in demanding environments.
High Optical Clarity & Transparency
This material offers 89% light transmittance and low haze, providing crystal-clear visibility. It is perfect for applications like protective barriers or display screens where optical quality is critical.
Reliable Thermal & Dimensional Stability
Featuring a heat deflection temperature of 143°C, LG PC1300-03 maintains its shape and strength under high heat, ensuring consistent performance during processing and in end-use conditions.
Use & Applications
- Compound
- Sheet/Film