SABIC® PC Resin PC2203R
Sabic PC2203R Injection Molding Grade High-flow General Purpose
Sabic PC2203R is a high-flow, general-purpose polycarbonate. It offers excellent impact strength, heat resistance, and built-in mold release for efficient production of durable components.
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): 22 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
- Bulk Density: 1.2 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
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 (50 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)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact (Unnotched, 23°C): No Break (NB) (ASTM D4812, ISO 180/1U)
- Izod Impact (Notched, 23°C): 640 J/m (ASTM D256), 65 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Izod Impact (Notched, -30°C): 12 kJ/m² (ISO 180/1A)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Energy (23°C): 55 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50): 140°C (ASTM D1525, ISO 306)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 0.45 MPa: 133°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Bf)
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 1.82 MPa: 122°C (ASTM D648, ISO 75/Af)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (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)
- Dissipation Factor (60 Hz): 0.001 (ASTM D150, IEC 60250)
Flame Characteristics
Flame Class Rating (0.75 mm): UL 94 V-2 (UL 94)
Injection Molding Guidelines
- Drying Temperature: 120°C
- Drying Time: 2 – 4 hours
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02%
- Melt Temperature: 280 – 300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 270 – 290°C
- Mold Temperature: 80 – 100°C
Features & Benefits
Exceptional High-Flow Molding
With a high melt flow rate, SABIC PC2203R fills complex and thin-walled molds effortlessly. This results in faster cycle times and reduced scrap, boosting your production efficiency.
Superior Impact Resistance & Toughness
Sabic PC2203R granules delivers outstanding notched impact strength, preventing cracks and breaks from sudden impacts. It ensures your products are durable and reliable in demanding environments.
Enhanced Thermal & UV Stability
Stabilized against heat and UV light, components made from this material maintain their properties and appearance. It is ideal for applications exposed to warm environments or sunlight.
Use & Applications
- Consumer Electronics Housings
- Automotive Interior Components
- Electrical Enclosures and Connectors
- Household Appliances Parts
- Various Industrial and Consumer Components