LEXAN™ Copolymer CFR5630D

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ Copolymer CFR5630D is a non-filled resin suitable for injection molding and extrusion. This non-chlorinated, non-brominated, flame retardant PC resin meets FAR 25.853 smoke density, 60-second vertical burn, and OEM toxicity requirements. Additionally, it is available in five prematched diffusion colors.

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: 2500.0 - 2500.0 MPa
Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent, UV Stabilizer; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Mold Release Agent; UV Stabilizer
Processing Methods: Extrusion, 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.
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Electrical & Electronics
Flame Rating: UL 94 5VA
UL 94 V0
UL 94 V2
Key Benefits: Complies with UL 94 V-0 standard down to 1.0 mm and UL 94 5VA standard at 3.0 mm; Products that comply with UL F1 are available; Excellent anti-draping properties; Provides a non-brominated, non-chlorinated, nonphosphate, non-Teflon† solution; Improved flow and processability compared to standard clear FR polycarbonate; Specific grades for injection molding or extrusion
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free
Chlorine-free
Low Toxicity
Material Features: Flame Retardant
Good Aesthetics
Good Extrusion Properties
Good Mold Release
Good Processability
Good Surface Appearance
Heat Stabilized
Light Weight
Certifications and Compliance: UL 94

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	68	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	52	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	51	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹	2500	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	106	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	2400	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	67	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	52	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	23	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹	2400	MPa	ISO 527

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Specific Gravity ¹¹	1.19	—	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹	0.55 - 0.75	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹	0.6 - 0.8	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹	5	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density ¹¹	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹	0.14	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹	0.11	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹	5	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	136	°C	ASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	137	°C	ISO 306
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	0.000066	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.00007	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000072	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.000076	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 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	2.79	—	ASTM ES 7-83
Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹	0.0058	—	ASTM ES 7-83
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) ¹¹	min. 3	mm	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹	min. 1	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹	min. 1	mm	UL 746A

Table 5 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹	No break	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹	No break	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	100	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹	85	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹	66	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	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80103, at -30°C) ¹¹	9	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	10	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	9	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	132	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

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