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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PCSF-FRG20

Chemical Family
Polycarbonate (PC)

Polymer Resources PCSF-FRG20 is a 20% glass fiber reinforced resin for structural foam molding.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Foam
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Automotive Lighting
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
  • Medical Devices & Assemblies
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Housings & Enclosures

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polycarbonates
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Polymer Name
  • Poycarbonate (PC)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
Fillers Included
Glass Fiber
Additives Included
Flame Retardant
Processing Methods

Foam Injection Molding, Injection Molding, Structural Foam Molding

Reinforcement Material
Glass Fibers
Usage
Foam
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Industrial
Features
Foamable
Availability
North America
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Processing Method
Injection Molding
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Foamable
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Filler/Reinforcement
Filler
Glass Fiber
Reinforcement
20% Filler by Weight
Agency Ratings
RoHS Compliant
Certifications and Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Composite Materials Functions
Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Appliances
  • Lenses
  • Medical Devices
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Foam Injection Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Structural Foam Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 5

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.35—ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)4.0 - 10g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)1.0E-3 to 4.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.35—ASTM D792

Table 2 of 5

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)17000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)17000psiASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)750000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)18000psiASTM D790

Table 3 of 5

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)300°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)285°FASTM D648

Table 4 of 5

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature250 - 265°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature600 - 640°F
Middle Temperature580 - 620°F
Mold Temperature180 - 240°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Processing Temperature (Melt)575 - 625°F
Rear Temperature560 - 600°F

Table 5 of 5

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)1.5ft·lb/inASTM D256

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