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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-FR2A-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
  • Medium Flow
  • Medium Heat Resistance
  • Medium Viscosity
  • Self Extinguishing
Availability
North America
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Processing Method
Injection Molding
Quality Standards
UL Yellow Card (E113219)
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Flow
  • Heat Resistance
  • Impact Resistance
  • Medium Viscosity
  • 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 9

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.21—ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)9.0 - 16g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.21—ASTM D792

Table 2 of 9

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)9000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)8000psiASTM 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)320000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)13000psiASTM D790

Table 3 of 9

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)275°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)265°FASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)257°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)257°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)230°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)230°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)257°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)257°FUL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature295°FASTM D1525 ²

Table 4 of 9

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Volume Resistivity1000000000000000ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0591 in)640V/milASTM 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 3—UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (at 0.12 in)PLC 2—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 1—UL 746

Table 5 of 9

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Light Transmittance (at 100 mil)92%ASTM D1003
Haze (at 100 mil)1%ASTM D1003

Table 6 of 9

2 rows
CharacteristicValueMethod
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in)V-2UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in)V-0UL 94

Table 7 of 9

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature560 - 600°F
Middle Temperature540 - 580°F
Mold Temperature170 - 210°F
Rear Temperature520 - 560°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Processing Temperature (Melt)550 - 600°F

Table 8 of 9

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)12ft·lb/inASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)320in·lbASTM D3029

Table 9 of 9

2 rows
CharacteristicValueMethod
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)70ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)118ASTM D785

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