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LEXAN™ Copolymer SLX2071T

Chemical Family
Polycarbonate (PC)

High viscosity PC copolymer blend with enhanced UV stabilization and added release agent. V2 rated. Available in transparent and tinted colors

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
  • Consumer Goods — Lawn & Garden
  • Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Automotive Lighting
  • Exterior & Body
  • Interior
Building & Construction — Building Materials
  • Interior Fixtures
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Displays
  • Lighting
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Off Road & Recreational Vehicle (RV)

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • High Performance Thermoplastics
  • Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand
LEXAN™ Copolymer
Polymer Name
Polycarbonate (PC)
Flexural Modulus
2120.0 - 2120.0 MPa
Additives Included

Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent, UV Stabilizer; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Mold Release Agent; UV Stabilizer

Processing Methods
Profile Extrusion
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.; ¹⁰ Processing parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations.; 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
Technology
Plastics
Material Features
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good UV Stability
  • Good Weather Stability
  • Heat Stabilized
  • High Viscosity
  • IR Transparent
  • Translucent
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Automotive Exterior Parts
  • Automotive Interior Parts
  • Building Materials
  • Cell Phones
  • Computer Components
  • Displays
  • Electrical Components
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Profile Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹67MPaASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹76MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹6.3%ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹min. 100%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹2340MPaASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹9.60E+01MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹2120MPaASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹67MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹76MPaISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹6.3%ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹min. 100%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹2340MPaISO 527

Table 2 of 6

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.2—ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹0.5 - 0.7%SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹6g/10 minASTM D1238
Density ¹¹1.2g/cm³ISO 1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹0.35%ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹0.15%ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹5cm³/10 minISO 1133

Table 3 of 6

9 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹137°CISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹135°CASTM D1525
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹134°CASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹0.000071/°CASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹0.000071/°CISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹0.000071/°CASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹0.000071/°CISO 11359-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹139°CISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹121°CISO 75/Af

Table 4 of 6

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Light Transmission (at 2.54 mm) ¹¹89%ASTM D1003
Haze (at 2.54 mm) ¹¹0.5%ASTM D1003

Table 5 of 6

11 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Drying Temperature ¹⁰105°C
Drying Time ¹⁰2 - 3Hrs
Melt Temperature ¹⁰220 - 250°C
Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature ¹⁰240 - 280°C
Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature ¹⁰240 - 280°C
Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature ¹⁰220 - 240°C
Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature ¹⁰220 - 240°C
Hopper Temperature ¹⁰60 - 80°C
Adapter Temperature ¹⁰220 - 240°C
Die Temperature ¹⁰245 - 290°C
Calibrator Temperature ¹⁰60 - 100°C

Table 6 of 6

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹820J/mASTM D256
Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹140J/mASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹85JASTM D3763

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