LEXAN™ Copolymer DMX1435
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ DMX1435 is a UV stabilized standard flow polycarbonate copolymer resin with improved scratch resistance, improved dielectric performance (lower Df). It is both transparency and colorable available solutions to the applications such as 5G related devices, anti-scratch covers, etc. 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
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ Copolymer
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2450.0 - 2450.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- 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.; ᶜ 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. 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.; 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
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Good UV Stability
- Good Weather Stability
- IR Transparent
- No Added PFAS
- Translucent
- UV Resistant
- UV Stabilized
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Exterior Parts
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Building Materials
- Bus
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Construction Applications
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
23 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 80 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 65 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 70 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2900 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2563 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 120 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2600 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2469 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Hardness (Rockwell L) ¹¹ | 108 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 93 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) ¹¹ | 10 | mg/1000cy | ASTM D1044 |
Table 2 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Specific Volume ¹¹ | 0.85 | cm³/g | ASTM D792 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.17 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.17 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.08 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.28 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.27 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹ | 0.13 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.04 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ⁸ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 14.5 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Table 3 of 8
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 138 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 139 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 133 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 119 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 95°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00007 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 95°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00007 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Specific Heat ¹¹ | 1.4 | J/g-°C | ASTM C351 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.2 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.2 | W/m-°C | ASTM C177 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00007 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00007 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
Table 4 of 8
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹ | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹ | 2.74 | — | SABIC method |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹ | 2.7 | — | SABIC method |
| Dielectric Constant (at 5 GHz) ¹¹ | 2.71 | — | SABIC method |
| Dielectric Constant (at 10 GHz) ¹¹ | 2.71 | — | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1.1 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.0024 | — | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1.9 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.0022 | — | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 5 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.0022 | — | SABIC method |
| Dissipation Factor (at 10 GHz) ¹¹ | 0.0024 | — | SABIC method |
Table 5 of 8
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Transmission (at 2.54 mm) ¹¹ | 88 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Haze (at 2.54 mm) ¹¹ | max. 0.8 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Refractive Index ¹¹ | 1.584 | — | ASTM D542 |
| Refractive Index ¹¹ | 1.584 | — | ISO 489 |
Table 6 of 8
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 30 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 30 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 30 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 45 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 3 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 3 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 47 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 7 of 8
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ᶜ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ᶜ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ᶜ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ᶜ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ᶜ | 290 - 310 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ᶜ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ᶜ | 280 - 305 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ᶜ | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature ᶜ | 60 - 80 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ᶜ | 70 - 95 | °C |
Table 8 of 8
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.6 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ | 850 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1 mm) ᵖ | 900 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
