LEXAN™ Copolymer FST3403

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ FST3403 resin is a high flow PC Copolymer Resin, suitable for injection molding. This halogen-free flame retardant resin is EN45545 R6 HL3 compliant and an ideal candidate for train interior applications (category R6). It also meets requirements of DIN5510-2, NFPA-130 and PN-K-02511 standards. Available in opaque colors. 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

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics
Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand: LEXAN™ Copolymer
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Flexural Modulus: 2700.0 - 2700.0 MPa
Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer
Flame Retardant
Heat Stabilizer
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: Opaque
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Flame Rating: DIN 5510-2
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Halogen-free
Low Toxicity
No Added PFAS
Quality Standards: EN45545 R6-HL3; NFPA 130; Railway European Fire Protection Standard EN 45545-2 HL3
Material Features: Flame Retardant
Good Processability
Heat Stabilized
High Flow
IR Transparent
Light Weight
Low Smoke Emission
Low Toxicity
Certifications and Compliance: National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
OSU Compliance

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	77	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	70	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	80	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹	2600	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	115	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	2500	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	77	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	70	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	80	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹	2600	MPa	ISO 527

Table 2 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Specific Gravity ¹¹	1.33	—	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow) ʰ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow) ʰ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹	12	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density ¹¹	1.33	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹	10	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Table 3 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	114	°C	ASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	114	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	104	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	93	°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
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹	115	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80104, sp=64mm) ¹¹	105	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80104, sp=64mm) ¹¹	95	°C	ISO 75/Af

Table 4 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	130	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹	90	J/m	ASTM D256
Multi-Axial Impact ¹¹	125	J	ISO 6603
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹	80	J	ASTM D3763
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80103, at 23°C) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80103, at -30°C) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Notched, 80103, at 23°C) ¹¹	13	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80103, at -30°C) ¹¹	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80104, at 23°C) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80104, at -30°C) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Notched, 80104, at 23°C) ¹¹	12	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80104, at -30°C) ¹¹	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A

Table 5 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Drying Temperature ⁷	95 - 100	°C
Drying Time ⁷	6 - 8	Hrs
Melt Temperature ⁷	250 - 290	°C
Nozzle Temperature ⁷	245 - 285	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷	250 - 290	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷	240 - 280	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷	230 - 260	°C
Mold Temperature ⁷	50 - 80	°C
Back Pressure ⁷	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw Speed ⁷	40 - 70	rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth ⁷	0.025 - 0.076	mm

Table 6 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Release (MAHRE, 50 kW/m², 3 mm) ¹¹	max. 60	kW/m²	ISO 5660-1
Smoke Density (DS-4, 50 kW/m², 3 mm) ¹¹	max. 150	—	ISO 5659-2
Smoke Density (VOF4, 50 kW/m², 3 mm) ¹¹	max. 300	—	ISO 5659-2
Smoke Toxicity (CITG, 8 min, 50 kW/m², 3 mm) ¹¹	0.1	—	ISO 5659-2
Fire Safety Hazard Level (Requirement set R6) ¹¹	HL3	—	EN 45545-2: 2013 revision