SABIC® PC Resin PC1803R
Sabic PC1803R Injection Molding Grade Medium-high flow
Sabic PC1803R is a versatile, medium-high flow polycarbonate with built-in mold release, heat, and UV stabilization, ideal for high-quality, general-purpose injection molding applications.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 (ASTM D792)
- 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): 18 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
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 Modulus (1 mm/min): 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 R): 120 (ASTM D785, ISO 2039-2)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength (Unnotched, 23°C): NB (ASTM D4812, ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C): 700 J/m (ASTM D256); 70 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (Peak, 23°C): 65 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 141°C (ASTM D1525, ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 0.45 MPa): 135°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Bf)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.82 MPa): 124°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Flow, -40°C to 95°C): 7.E-05 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.E+15 Ω.cm (ASTM D257, IEC 60093)
- Dielectric Strength (1.6 mm): 27 kV/mm (ASTM D149, IEC 60243-1)
- Relative Permittivity (1 MHz): 3 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
- Dissipation Factor (1 MHz): 0.01 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
- UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating (1.6 mm): Pass (UL 94)
Injection Molding
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2 – 4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280 – 300°C
- Mold Temperature: 80 – 100°C
Features & Benefits
Excellent Flow
Its medium-high flow rate ensures easy filling of intricate mold designs, reducing the risk of short shots and improving production efficiency for complex parts.
Superior Impact Strength & Durability
This PC1803R offers outstanding toughness, resisting breaks and cracks from impacts or drops, which ensures product longevity and reduces failure rates in demanding environments.
High Heat Resistance & Stability
With a high Heat Deflection Temperature, components made from this SABIC PC1803R maintain their shape and integrity when exposed to elevated temperatures during use or assembly.
Use & Applications
- Consumer Electronics Housings
- Automotive Interior Components
- Electrical Enclosures and Housings
- Various Industrial and Consumer Parts