LEXAN™ Copolymer 4504
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business High heat resistant polycarbonate copolymer, provides DTUL of 290F at 264 psi. FDA food contact compliant in limited colors. Effective January 15th, 2008 this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HPH4504. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.
Product families
Applications
- Disposable Nonwovens
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Surgical Instruments & Trays
- Tubing & Fluids Handling
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ Copolymer
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2300.0 - 2300.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent
- Heat Stabilizer
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ʰ Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.; ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.; ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Biocompatible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Biocompatible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Mold Release
- Heat Stabilized
- High Temperature Resistance
- No Added PFAS
- Translucent
- Unreinforced
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Fluid Handling
- Medical Devices
- Medical Reusable Masks
- Medical/Healthcare Applications
- Surgical Devices
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 55 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 71 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 122 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 95 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | min. 50 | % | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2020 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2300 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2090 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
Table 2 of 8
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.19 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.20E+00 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Volume ¹¹ | 0.83 | cm³/g | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 10 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.16 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.7 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 3 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.16 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.35 | % | ISO 62 |
Table 3 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 143 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 95°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.0000918 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Specific Heat ¹¹ | 1.26 | J/g-°C | ASTM C351 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.21 | W/m-°C | ASTM C177 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.21 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 160 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 160 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 154 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
Table 4 of 8
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 3 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 3 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.024 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.024 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | min. 2.6E+17 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (in air, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 20.3 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 3.15 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.0012 | — | ASTM D150 |
Table 5 of 8
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Transmission (at 2.54 mm) ¹¹ | 85 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Haze (at 2.54 mm) ¹¹ | 1 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Refractive Index ¹¹ | 1.6 | — | ASTM D542 |
Table 6 of 8
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 3204 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 640 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 54 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Tensile Impact Strength (Type S) ¹¹ | 577 | kJ/m² | ASTM D1822 |
| Falling Dart Impact (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 149 | J | ASTM D3029 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 12 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 59 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 15 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 7 of 8
22 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 125 - 135 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 48 | Hrs |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 325 - 360 | °C |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 360 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 320 - 340 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 320 - 340 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 360 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 310 - 330 | °C |
Table 8 of 8
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Compliant (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) | 1.6 | mm | UL 94 by SABIC-IP |
