LEXAN™ Copolymer HPH4504H
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ HPH4504H resin is based on high heat Polycarbonate (PC) siloxane copolymer with enhanced autoclavability for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Added features of this grade include: Biocompatible (ISO10993 or USP Class VI). EtO, Steam, Gamma and e-Beam Sterilizable. 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
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Disposable Nonwovens
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Surgical Instruments & Trays
- Healthcare Packaging
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ Copolymer
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate-Siloxane Copolymer
- Flexural Modulus
- 2120.0 - 2120.0 MPa
- 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.; ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.; 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
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Biocompatible
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Autoclave Sterilizable
- Biocompatible
- E-Beam Sterilizable
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
- High Temperature Resistance
- No Added PFAS
- Radiation Sterilizable
- Steam Sterilizable
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 10993
- UL 94
- USP Class VI
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Drug Delivery Pens
- Furniture
- Medical Device Housings
- Medical Devices
- Medical Reusable Masks
- Medical/Healthcare Applications
- Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Reflectors
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 71 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 122 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2090 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 95 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2020 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 85 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Hardness (Rockwell R) ¹¹ | 122 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 8
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Specific Volume ¹¹ | 0.83 | cm³/g | ASTM D792 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.19 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| 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 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 3 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 330°C, 2.16kg) ¹¹ | 12 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 8
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 160 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 154 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 143 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| 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 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| 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 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 155 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 132 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
Table 4 of 8
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 3 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.0012 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.024 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (Surface, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
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
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 144 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Tensile Impact Strength (Type S) ¹¹ | 577 | kJ/m² | ASTM D1822 |
| Falling Dart Impact (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 149 | J | ASTM D3029 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 73 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 13 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 15 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 7 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 48 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 360 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 360 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 325 - 350 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 315 - 340 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 80 - 115 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 8 of 8
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
