LG Chem PC1300-08
LG PC1300-08 General Purpose Grade
LG Chem PC1300-08 is a high-performance polycarbonate resin engineered for injection molding and compounding. It delivers an exceptional balance of high impact strength, outstanding transparency, and excellent coloring properties for demanding applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Melt Flow Rate: 8 g/10min (300 °C / 1.2 kg, 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: 71 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): 900 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Unnotched Izod Impact (23 °C): No break (ASTM D256)
- Instrumented Dart Impact (23 °C): 87 J (ASTM D3763)
- Rockwell Hardness (R Scale): 118 (ASTM D785)
- Rockwell Hardness (M Scale): 73 (ASTM D785)
Impact Properties
- Notched Izod Impact: 900 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Unnotched Izod Impact: No break (ASTM D256)
Thermal Properties
- Deflection Temperature (4 mm, 0.45 MPa, annealed): 144 °C (ASTM D648)
- Deflection Temperature (4 mm, 1.8 MPa, annealed): 141 °C (ASTM D648)
- Deflection Temperature (4 mm, 1.8 MPa, unannealed): 128 °C (ASTM D648)
- Vicat Softening Point: 149 °C (50 °C/hr, 50 N, ASTM D1525)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion: (68 x 10^-6) (−40 to 82 °C, ASTM D696)
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index (nDn_D): 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 sec): 850 °C (IEC 695-2-1)
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 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) (ASTM D257)
Flame Characteristics
- UL-94 (Multiple thicknesses):
- 0.5 mm: V-2 (ASTM D635)
- 1.6 mm: V-2 (ASTM D635)
- 2.5–2.7 mm: V-2 (ASTM D635)
- 3.0 mm: HB (ASTM D635)
- Limiting Oxygen Index: 26% (ASTM D2863)
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance
With a high Notched Izod Impact strength, LG PC1300-08 withstands sudden impacts and drops, reducing part failure and ensuring product durability in tough environments.
Crystal-Clear Transparency
This material offers high light transmittance and low haze, providing brilliant optical clarity perfect for displays, protective covers, and any application where visual appeal is critical.
High Heat Resistance
LG PC1300-08 maintains its structural integrity under high temperatures, preventing deformation during use and ensuring reliable performance in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Use & Applications
- Compound
- Sheet/Film