Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC/ASA FR1

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)Styrenics

PRL PC/ASA FR1 is an Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate + PC product that is formulated to have a V-0 flame performance.

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/ASA Alloy
Processing Methods: Foam Injection Molding, Foam Processing, Injection Molding
Markets: Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma
Features: Flame Retardant
Medium Flow
Medium Impact Resistance
Availability: North America
Flame Rating: UL 94 V0
Technology: Plastics
Processing Method: Injection Molding
Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Material Features: Flame Retardant
Good Flow
Impact Resistance
Country Availability: Canada
Mexico
USA
Agency Ratings: RoHS Compliant
Certifications and Compliance: RoHS Compliant
UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Appliances
Lenses
Medical Devices
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Foam Injection Molding
Foam Processing
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	1.18	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 220°C, 10 kg)	25 - 35	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 6

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	9400	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	8000	psi	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	380000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	14000	psi	ASTM D790

Table 3 of 6

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	205	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	180	°F	ASTM D648

Table 4 of 6

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Method
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in, All)	V-0	UL 94

Table 5 of 6

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Drying Temperature	175 - 195	°F
Drying Time	3.0 - 4.0	hr
Front Temperature	445 - 520	°F
Middle Temperature	430 - 500	°F
Mold Temperature	125 - 160	°F
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr
Rear Temperature	390 - 470	°F
Processing Temperature (Melt)	445 - 520	°F

Table 6 of 6