SABIC® PC Resin ALS01
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Sabic PC Resin ALS01 Injection Molding Grade
Sabic PC ALS01 is a medium-flow, heat and UV-stabilized polycarbonate with mold release, engineered specifically for high-performance automotive lens applications. It delivers exceptional clarity, durability, and processability.
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TDS Asia
TDS MEA
TDS Americas
TDS Europe
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792, ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.35% (ASTM D570, ISO 62-1)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 13 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (300°C/1.2 kg): 12 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min): 63 MPa (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min): 6% (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min): >70% (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Tensile Modulus: 2350 MPa (ASTM D638, ISO 527)
- Flexural Stress (Yield, 2 mm/min): 90 MPa (ASTM D790, ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min): 2300 MPa (ASTM D790, ISO 178)
- Hardness: Rockwell R120 (ASTM D785, ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact, Notched (23°C): 800 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact, Notched (80 × 10 × 3 mm, +23°C): 70 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact, Notched (80 × 10 × 3 mm, -30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (23°C): 65 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 143°C (ASTM D1525, ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 0.45 MPa): 138°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Bf)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.82 MPa): 127°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE, -40°C to 95°C, Flow): 7 × 10⁻⁵ 1/°C (ASTM E831, ISO 11359-2)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ASTM C177, ISO 8302)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54 mm): 88–90% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54 mm): <0.8% (ASTM D1003)
- Refractive Index: 1.586 (ASTM D542, ISO 489)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1 × 10¹⁵ Ω·cm (ASTM D257, IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Strength (1.6 mm): 27 kV/mm (ASTM D149, IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (60 Hz): 3 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (60 Hz): 0.001 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.01 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
Ball Pressure Test (125°C ± 2°C): Passes (IEC 60695-10-2)
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
- Mold Temperature: 80–110°C
Features & Benefits
Superior Impact Resistance
With its no-break unnotched Izod impact, SABIC PC Resin ALS01 ensures lenses resist shattering from road debris, enhancing safety and reducing warranty claims.
Excellent Optical Clarity
It offers high light transmission (88-90%) and low haze, creating brighter, more efficient lighting for automotive signals and headlamps, improving vehicle visibility and safety.
Reliable High-Temperature Performance
A high Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) ensures lenses maintain their shape and integrity under the high heat generated by modern LED and halogen lighting systems.
