Altron™ LSG PC
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
Altron™ LSG PC is a polymer made from polycarbonate (PC) and is available in the form of plates and rods. It boasts a wide range of features, including hydrocarbon resistance, ethylene oxide sterilizability, impact resistance, hot water resistance, biocompatibility, X-ray sterilizability, alkali resistance, excellent toughness, life science grade, no animal-derived components, gamma sterilizability, odorlessness, excellent dielectric properties, and acid resistance. Transparent in color, it finds applications in medical devices and assemblies, as well as in housings and enclosures, including those for medical device housings, analyzers, and bioreactor equipment.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Plates, Rods
- Plates
- Rods
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Altron
- Density
- 1,200.0 kg/m³
- Features
Acid Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Biocompatible, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Excellent Dielectric Properties, Excellent Toughness, Gamma Sterilizable, Hot Water Resistant, Hydrocarbon Resistant, Impact Resistance, Life Science Grade, No Animal Derived Components, Odorless, Plasma Gas Sterilizable, X-Ray Sterilizable
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Tensile Modulus
- 2,400.0 MPa
- Color (Properties)
- Transparent
- Odor
- Odorless
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Animal Products-free
- Biocompatible
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Color
- Transparent
- Material Features
- Acid Resistant
- Alkali Resistant
- Biocompatible
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- Excellent Toughness
- Gamma Sterilizable
- Hot Water Resistant
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength ⁶ | 74.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain (elongation, at yield) ⁶ | 6.0 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain (elongation, at break) ⁶ | 50.0 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ⁶ | 2400.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹ |
| Shear Strength ⁶ | 9200.0 | psi | ASTM D732 |
| Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain) ⁶ | 22.0 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain) ⁶ | 40.0 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain) ⁶ | 80.0 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Strength ⁶ | 11500.0 | psi | ASTM D695 ¹¹ |
| Charpy Impact Strength - Unnotched ⁶ | No Break | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength - Notched ⁶ | 9.0 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eA |
| Izod Impact Notched ⁶ | 1.5 | ft.lb./in | ASTM D256 |
Table 2 of 4
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Decomposition | min. 360 | °C | — |
| Self Ignition Temperature | 560.0 | °C | ASTM D 1929 |
| Density | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183-1 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (after 24h immersion in water of 23 °C) | 0.18 | % | ISO 62 ¹⁶ |
| Water Absorption (at saturation in water of 23 °C) | 0.4 | % | ASTM D570 ¹⁷ |
| Wear Rate | 60.0 | μm/km | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (-) | 0.5 - 0.6 | — | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
Table 3 of 4
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temperature (DMA - Tan δ) ¹ ² | 150.0 | °C | — |
| Thermal Conductivity (at 23°C) ¹ | 0.21 | W/(K.m) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -40 to 150 °C) ¹ | 39.0 | μin./in./°F | ASTM E-831 (TMA) |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23 to 60°C) ¹ | 65.0 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23 to 100°C) ¹ | 65.0 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (method A, 1.8 MPa) ¹ | 130.0 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (for 20 hrs) ¹ ³ | 120.0 | °C | — |
| Service Temperature ¹ ⁴ | min. - 50 | °C | — |
| Flammability UL 94 (3 mm) ¹ ⁵ | HB | — | — |
| Flammability Oxygen Index ¹ | 25.0 | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
Table 4 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Strength | 28.0 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 ¹⁵ |
| Volume Resistivity | 1 x 10¹⁴ | Ohm.cm | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Surface Resistivity | 1 x 10¹³ | Ohm/sq. | ANSI/ESD STM 11.11 |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1 MHz) | 3.0 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz) | 0.008 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
