Sabic LEXAN™ PC Resin 163R
Plastic Granules
SABIC PC Lexan 163R General Purpose Grade
LEXAN™ 163R is a versatile polycarbonate (PC) resin designed to meet demanding industrial needs with superior UV stability, easy processing, and excellent impact resistance. Available in transparent, translucent, and opaque options, it supports various applications, ensuring high performance and durability.
Associated Documents
TDS Europe
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1.2 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
- Mold Shrinkage (flow): 0.5 – 0.7% (SABIC method)
- Water Absorption (23°C, saturated): 0.35% (ISO 62-1)
- Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH): 0.15% (ISO 62)
- Melt Volume Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 9 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (yield, 50 mm/min): 63 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Stress (break, 50 mm/min): 70 MPa (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (yield, 50 mm/min): 6% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (break, 50 mm/min): 120% (ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min): 2350 MPa (ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (yield, 2 mm/min): 90 MPa (ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 2300 MPa (ISO 178)
- Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30): 95 MPa (ISO 2039-1)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, unnotched (80 × 10 × 3, +23°C): No Break (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact, unnotched (80 × 10 × 3, -30°C): No Break (ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact, notched (80 × 10 × 3, +23°C): 70 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact, notched (80 × 10 × 3, -30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Charpy Impact, notched (23°C): 35 kJ/m² (ISO 179/2C)
Thermal Properties
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ISO 8302)
- CTE (23°C to 80°C, flow): 7.E-05, 1/°C (ISO 11359-2)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 143°C (ISO 306)
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120): 145°C (ISO 306)
- HDT/B (0.45 MPa): 138°C (ISO 75/Be)
- HDT/A (1.8 MPa): 127°C (ISO 75/Ae)
- Relative Temperature Index (Electric): 130°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with Impact): 125°C (UL 746B)
- Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without Impact): 125°C (UL 746B)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm thickness): 88 – 90% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm thickness): <0.8% (ASTM D1003)
- Refractive Index: 1.586 (ISO 489)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: (>1.E+15) Ω.cm (IEC 60093)
- Surface Resistivity (ROA): (>1.E+15) Ω (IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Strength (in oil, 3.2 mm): 17 kV/mm (IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 2.7 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (50/60 Hz): 0.001 (IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.01 (IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
- UL 94 HB Flame Class Rating: 0.75 mm (UL 94)
- UL 94 HB Flame Class Rating (second value): 3 mm (UL 94)
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (850°C): Passes at 1 mm (IEC 60695-2-12)
- Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI): 25% (ISO 4589)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2 – 4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280 – 310°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 270 – 290°C
- Zone Temperatures:
- Rear: 260 – 280°C
- Middle: 270 – 290°C
- Front: 280 – 310°C
- Hopper Temperature: 60 – 80°C
- Mold Temperature: 80 – 110°C
Features & Benefits
Outstanding Impact Resistance
LEXAN™ 163R demonstrates No Break (NB) Izod impact performance at high and low temperatures (ISO 180/1U). This makes it an ideal material for applications requiring extreme toughness, such as safety shields and durable enclosures.
UV Stability for Outdoor Applications
With UV stabilization integrated into the formulation, this resin ensures long-lasting clarity and performance in outdoor environments. It’s perfect for vehicle parts or construction materials exposed to harsh weather conditions.
Easy Processing for Versatility
Equipped with a release agent, LEXAN™ 163R allows smooth injection molding and high efficiency. The material’s drying temperature of 120°C and a melt range of 280-310°C make it easy to shape, whether creating transparent lenses or robust industrial parts.
Use & Applications
- Automotive: Headlamp lenses, interior trims, and safety panels.
- Electronics: Transparent covers and housings requiring electrical insulation (17 kV/mm dielectric strength).
- Construction: UV-resistant glazing, impact-resistant tool housings, and roofing panels.
- Consumer Goods: Durable containers and optical-grade products.