LEXAN™ Copolymer Resin LUX9130T

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ Copolymer Resin LUX9130T resin is a non-filled, injection moldable grade. This non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant PC has an UL-94 V0 rating at 1.5 mm / 5VA rating at 6.0mm and is UV stabilized providing additional weathering capability. LUX9130T is high transparency, extremly low haze and bubble free for thick part molding.LUX9130T is available in clear transparent and tinted color options that is an excellent candidate for a wide variety of applications.

Product families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics
Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand: LEXAN™ Copolymer
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Fillers Included: Silicone Oil
Flexural Modulus: 2410.0 - 2410.0 MPa
Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent, UV Stabilizer; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Mold Release Agent; UV Stabilizer
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Note: ⁸ 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. 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.; 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.; 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: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Flame Rating: UL 94 5VA
UL 94 V0
UL 94 V2
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free
Chlorine-free
Low Toxicity
Material Features: Bubble-free
Excellent Aesthetics
Excellent Bubble Stability
Flame Retardant
Good Aesthetics
Good Mold Release
Good Processability
Good Surface Appearance
Certifications and Compliance: UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Cell Phones
Computer Components
Displays
Electrical Components
Electrical/Electronic Applications
Enclosure
Furniture
Home Appliances
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin

Technical data

Table 1 of 8

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	64	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	59	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	72	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹	2370	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	98	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	2300	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	64	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	50	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	52	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹	2400	MPa	ISO 527

Table 2 of 8

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Specific Gravity ¹¹	1.19	—	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹	0.45 - 0.65	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹	18	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density ¹¹	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹	0.1	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹	0.01	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹	17	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Table 3 of 8

15 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	137	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	137	°C	ASTM D1525
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	131	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	120	°C	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000071	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.000071	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000074	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.00008	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹	Pass	—	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹	139	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120104, sp=100mm) ¹¹	131	°C	ISO 75/Be
Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120104, sp=100mm) ¹¹	120	°C	ISO 75/Ae

Table 4 of 8

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	2.81	—	ASTM ES 7-83
Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	0.0058	—	ASTM ES 7-83
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) ¹¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹	min. 0.4	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹	min. 6	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 1) ¹¹	min. 0.4	mm	UL 746A

Table 5 of 8

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Light Transmission (at 6.0 mm) ¹¹	min. 88	%	ASTM D1003
Light Transmission (at 1.0 mm) ¹¹	min. 90.5	%	SABIC method
Light Transmission (at 2.0 mm) ¹¹	min. 90	%	SABIC method
Light Transmission (at 3.0 mm) ¹¹	min. 89.5	%	SABIC method

Table 6 of 8