Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC/ABS-FR1

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)Styrenics

Properties

Physical Form: Pellets
Solid

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys

Other characteristics

Density: 1180.0 - 1180.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name: PC/ABS Alloy
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Markets: Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma
Additives: Flame Retardant
Features: Bromine Free
Chlorine Free
Flame Retardant
Good Flow
High Flow
High Impact Resistance
Self Extinguishing
Availability: North America
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free
Chlorine-free
Processing Method: Injection Molding
Quality Standards: UL Yellow Card (E113219)
Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Material Features: Flame Retardant
High Flow
Impact Resistance
Self Extinguishing
UL Flame Rated
Country Availability: Canada
Mexico
USA
Agency Ratings: RoHS Compliant
Certifications and Compliance: RoHS Compliant
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 7

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	1.18	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 250°C, 5 kg)	25 - 50	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.18	—	ASTM D792

Table 2 of 7

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8200	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	380000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	13500	psi	ASTM D790

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	195	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	185	°F	ASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.10 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.10 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.10 in)	140	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	140	°F	UL 746

Table 4 of 7

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Method
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)	PLC 0	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 0	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.10 in)	PLC 0	UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 0	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.06 in)	PLC 3	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.10 in)	PLC 3	UL 746
Hot Wire Ignition (at 0.12 in)	PLC 1	UL 746

Table 5 of 7

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 7

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Drying Temperature	170 - 180	°F
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr
Front Temperature	470 - 530	°F
Middle Temperature	450 - 510	°F
Mold Temperature	120 - 180	°F
Rear Temperature	430 - 490	°F
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr
Processing Temperature (Melt)	475 - 525	°F

Table 7 of 7