SABIC® PC Resin PC1800R
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Sabic PC1800R General Purpose Grade Medium-high flow Heat-stabilized
Sabic PC1800R is a medium-high flow, heat-stabilized polycarbonate with an internal mold release. It is engineered for high-performance, efficiency, and reliability in general-purpose injection molding applications.
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)
- Melt Flow Rate (300°C/1.2kg): 18 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Melt Volume Rate (300°C/1.2kg): 17 cm³/10 min (ISO 1133)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
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): 90 MPa (ASTM D790, ISO 178)
- Flexural Modulus: 2300 MPa (ASTM D790, ISO 178)
- Rockwell Hardness: R120 (ASTM D785, ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): NB (ASTM D4812, ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 700 J/m (ASTM D256), 70 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Notched, -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): 141°C (ASTM D1525, ISO 306)
- HDT (0.45 MPa): 135°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Bf)
- HDT (1.82 MPa): 124°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Flow): 7.E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831, ISO 11359-2)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m·°C (ASTM C177, ISO 8302)
- Ball Pressure Test (125°C): Pass (IEC 60695-10-2)
Optical Properties
- Light Transmission (2.54mm): 88–90% (ASTM D1003)
- Haze (2.54mm): <0.8% (ASTM D1003)
- Refractive Index: 1.586 (ASTM D542, ISO 489)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity: >1.E+15 Ω·cm (ASTM D257, IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Strength (1.6mm): 27 kV/mm (ASTM D149, IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (60 Hz): 3 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (60 Hz): 0.001 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
- UL Flame Class Rating: 94V-2 at 1.5mm (UL 94)
Features & Benefits
Excellent Flow
With a medium-high melt flow rate, Sabic PC1800R fills intricate molds effortlessly, reducing short shots and enabling the production of complex, thin-walled parts with high detail and superior surface finish.
Outstanding Impact Resistance & Toughness
This grade delivers exceptional notched Izod impact strength, ensuring your products can withstand accidental drops, impacts, and rough handling without cracking, leading to greater durability and customer satisfaction.
High Heat Resistance & Stability
Featuring a Heat Deflection Temperature of 124°C at 1.82 MPa, components made from SABIC PC1800R maintain their structural integrity in elevated temperature environments, ensuring reliable performance and safety.
Use & Applications
- Consumer Electronics Housings & Components
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Electrical Enclosures and Connectors
- Appliances and Tool Housings
- Various Durable Consumer and Industrial Goods