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ALCOM® LD2 MBS 1000 UV 18013 WT1021-18

Chemical Family
Styrenics

MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® LD2 MBS 1000 UV 18013 WT1021-18 is a polystyrene copolymer that is translucent, has high light diffusion, light scattering, good flow, processing stabilized, and UV stabilized. It is an injection molding grade suitable for use in the automotive and lighting market segments and is typically used for lamp covers, display elements, and operating elements.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Automotive Lighting
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Displays

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE-S)

Other characteristics

Brand
ALCOM
Polymer Name
Methyl Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS)
Strain at Break
60.0 - 60.0 %
Additives Included
  • Processing Stabilizer, UV Stabilizer
  • Processing Stabilizer
  • UV Stabilizer
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
Technology
Elastomers
Labeling Claims
  • Azo Colorants-free
  • Azo Dyes-free
  • Conflict minerals-free
  • PAH-free
  • PFOA-free
  • PFOS-free
  • Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free
Material Features
  • Good Flow
  • Good Light Diffusion
  • High Light Diffusion
  • Light Scattering
  • Processing Stability
  • Translucent
  • UV Resistant
  • UV Stabilized
Storage Condition
Store in dry, protected from light.
Pre-Drying Conditions
65 °C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 2-3 h
Certifications and Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS); EC No.1907/2006; IATF 16949; ISO 13485; ISO 14001; ISO 17025; ISO 45001; ISO 50001; ISO 9001; REACH (Europe); REACH (UK); RoHS Compliant; SVHC Compliant

Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Automotive Applications
  • Displays
  • Lamp Covers
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 8

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Flexural Modulus1600.0MPaISO 178
Flexural Stress (3.5% Strain)37.0MPaISO 178
Tensile Modulus1700.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield27.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield11.0%ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break60.0%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)no breakkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)20.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)10.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)2.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA

Table 2 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1040.0kg/m³ISO 1183

Table 3 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Vicat B5061.0°CISO 306

Table 4 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Moisture Contentmax. 0.02%

Table 5 of 8

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=1,0mm, A, 2°)77.5%ISO 13468
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=2,0mm, A, 2°)62.5%ISO 13468
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=3,0mm, A, 2°)52.5%ISO 13468
Total Transmission T(Y) (d=4,0mm, A, 2°)45.0%ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=1.0 mm, A, 2°)93.5%ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=2.0 mm, A, 2°)95.5%ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=3.0 mm, A, 2°)95.5%ISO 13468
Haze T(Y) (d=4.0 mm, A, 2°)95.5%ISO 13468
Half Power Angle T(Y) (d=1mm, A, 2°)2.0Degree—
Half Power Angle T(Y) (d=2mm, A, 2°)28.0Degree—
Half Power Angle T(Y) (d=3mm, A, 2°)44.0Degree—
Half Power Angle T(Y) (d=4mm, A, 2°)52.0Degree—

Table 6 of 8

2 rows
CharacteristicValueMethod
Glow Wire (GWFI, 550°C, 1mm)PassedDIN EN 60695
Glow Wire (GWFI, 550°C, 2mm)PassedDIN EN 60695

Table 7 of 8

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Melt Temperature200 - 240°C
Mould Temperature30 - 60°C

Table 8 of 8

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Index (MVR)75.0cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature220.0°C—
MVR Load10.0kg—
Shrinkage (24h)0.3 - 0.7%ISO 294-4

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