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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-FR1-D
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
Properties
- Physical Form
- 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)
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Additives
- Flame Retardant
- Features
- Flame Retardant
- High Impact Resistance
- High Viscosity
- Low Flow
- Medium Heat Resistance
- Self Extinguishing
- Availability
- North America
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Plastics
- Processing Method
- Injection Molding
- Quality Standards
- UL Yellow Card (E113219)
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Heat Resistance
- High Viscosity
- Impact Resistance
- Low Flow
- Self Extinguishing
- UL Flame Rated
- Country Availability
- Canada
- Mexico
- USA
- Agency Ratings
- RoHS Compliant
- Certifications and Compliance
- RoHS Compliant
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
- Composites Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliances
- Lenses
- Medical Devices
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.21 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) | 5.0 - 10 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow) | 5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3 | in/in | ASTM D955 |
| Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow) | 5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3 | in/in | ASTM D955 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.21 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Outdoor Suitability | f1 | — | UL 746C |
Table 2 of 8
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in) | 9000 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in) | 8000 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in) | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in) | 90 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in) | 320000 | psi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in) | 13000 | psi | ASTM D790 |
Table 3 of 8
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed) | 275 | °F | ASTM D648 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed) | 265 | °F | ASTM D648 |
| Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in) | 257 | °F | UL 746 |
| Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in) | 257 | °F | UL 746 |
| Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in) | 230 | °F | UL 746 |
| Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in) | 230 | °F | UL 746 |
| Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in) | 257 | °F | UL 746 |
| Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in) | 257 | °F | UL 746 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 300 | °F | ASTM D1525 ² |
Table 4 of 8
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.0e+17 | ohms·cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (at 0.0591 in) | 580 | V/mil | ASTM D149 |
| Arc Resistance (at 0.0591 in) | PLC 5 | — | ASTM D495 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in) | PLC 2 | — | UL 746 |
| High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in) | PLC 0 | — | UL 746 |
| High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in) | PLC 0 | — | UL 746 |
| High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (at 0.0591 in) | PLC 3 | — | UL 746 |
| Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in) | PLC 2 | — | UL 746 |
| Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in) | PLC 2 | — | UL 746 |
Table 5 of 8
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Rating (at 0.06 in) | V-0 | UL 94 |
| Flame Rating (at 0.12 in) | V-0, 5VA | UL 94 |
Table 6 of 8
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 245 - 255 | °F |
| Drying Time | 3.0 - 4.0 | hr |
| Front Temperature | 590 - 630 | °F |
| Middle Temperature | 570 - 610 | °F |
| Mold Temperature | 180 - 240 | °F |
| Rear Temperature | 550 - 590 | °F |
| Maximum Drying Time | 8 | hr |
| Processing Temperature (Melt) | 600 - 650 | °F |
Table 7 of 8
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod) | 12 | ft·lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in) | min. 320 | in·lb | ASTM D3029 |
Table 8 of 8
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale) | 70 | ASTM D785 |
| Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale) | 118 | ASTM D785 |
