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Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PC-UV1-D(f1)

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
UV Stabilizer
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Industrial
Additives
UV Stabilizer
Features
  • General Purpose
  • Low Flow
  • Medium Heat Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing
  • Ultra High Impact Resistance
  • UV Resistant
Availability
North America
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Processing Method
Injection Molding
Quality Standards
UL Yellow Card (E113219)
Material Features
  • Heat Resistance
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Low Flow
  • Self Extinguishing
  • UL Flame Rated
  • UV Resistant
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
  • General Purpose
  • 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
Density1.2—ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg)5.0 - 10g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3in/inASTM D955
Specific Gravity1.2—ASTM D792
Outdoor Suitabilityf1—UL 746C

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)10500psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)7%ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)130%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)335000psiASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)14000psiASTM D790

Table 3 of 9

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)280°FASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)270°FASTM D648
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)248°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)248°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)221°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)230°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)248°FUL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)248°FUL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature310°FASTM D1525 ²

Table 4 of 9

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Volume Resistivity1000000000000000ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0591 in)300V/milASTM D149
Arc Resistance (at 0.0591 in)PLC 5—ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index (at 0.0591 in)PLC 3—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 2—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 9

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Light Transmittance (at 100 mil)88%ASTM D1003
Haze (at 100 mil)1%ASTM D1003

Table 6 of 9

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

Table 7 of 9

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature245 - 255°F
Drying Time3.0 - 4.0hr
Front Temperature590 - 630°F
Middle Temperature570 - 610°F
Mold Temperature180 - 240°F
Rear Temperature550 - 590°F
Maximum Drying Time8hr
Processing Temperature (Melt)600 - 650°F

Table 8 of 9

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)17ft·lb/inASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)min. 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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