LEXAN™ FR Resin LGK3020
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ LGK3020 compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing 20% glass fiber and 10% glass flake. Added features of this grade include: Flame Retardant. 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
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden
- Artificial Turf
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Applicators & Accessories
- Connectors
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ FR Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber, Glass Flake
- Glass Fiber
- Glass Flake
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer
- Flame Retardant
- Heat Stabilizer
- 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
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Dimensional Stability
- Flame Retardant
- Heat Stabilized
- High Stiffness
- Low Warpage
- No Added PFAS
- UL Listed
- Very Good Heat Resistance
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Building Materials
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Consumer Applications
- Containers
- Displays
- Doors
- Electrical Components
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 117 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 147 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 6570 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.43 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.13 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.05 - 0.25 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.15 - 0.35 | % | SABIC method |
Table 3 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 146 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -30°C to 30°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000027 | 1/°C | ASTM D696 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -30°C to 30°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.0000468 | 1/°C | ASTM D696 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 17.7 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹ | 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) ¹¹ | 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 122 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 6 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 48 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 315 - 340 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 310 - 330 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 315 - 340 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 305 - 325 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 80 - 115 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
