LNP™ ELCRIN™ EXL8423RCC
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP ELCRIN EXL8423RCC is based on Polycarbonate (PC) siloxane copolymer resin. Added features of this grade include: Medium Flow, Colorable, Low Temperature Ductility and 20% Post Consumer Recycle (PCR) content. This grade is suitable for applications that require improved esthetics and wider color space to overcome restricted color space of traditional PCR grades.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ ELCRIN
- Density
- 1190.0 - 1190.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate-Siloxane Copolymer
- Labeling Claims
Contains PCR Resin, Recyclable, Recycled, Sustainable; Contains PCR Resin; Recyclable; Recycled; Sustainable
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent
- Heat Stabilizer
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ᵍ 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Excellent Low Temperature Ductility
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Colorability
- Good Flow
- Good Mold Release
- Good Surface Appearance
- Heat Stabilized
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2170 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 88 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2100 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 135 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 57 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2100 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 57 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 117 | % | ASTM D638 |
Table 2 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.19 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.15 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.15 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 11 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.19 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 12 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Table 3 of 6
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 126 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 140 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 144 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 145 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 145 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 145 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000065 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000064 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 127 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 141 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 50°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000065 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 50°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000064 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
Table 4 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 307 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 74 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 69 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 230 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 930 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 2540 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
Table 5 of 6
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 305 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 290 - 310 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 70 - 95 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 6 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.47 | mm | UL 94 |
