LEXAN™ Copolymer ML6413

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN ML6413 resin is an impact modified, flame retardant polycarbonate grade with Br- & Cl-free FR systems. It features improved light shielding capability with good flow, impact and thermal properties suitable for various applications.

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Consumer Goods — Housewares

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Automotive Lighting
Interior

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Interior Fixtures

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics
Displays
Lighting

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Industrial — Military & Defense

Advanced Materials

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors
Housings & Enclosures
Switches & Relays

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics
Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand: LEXAN™ Copolymer
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Fillers Included: Titanium Dioxide
Flexural Modulus: 2350.0 - 2350.0 MPa
Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Impact Modifier, Mold Release Agent; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Impact Modifier; Mold Release Agent
Processing Methods: 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
Building & Construction
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma
Industrial
Flame Rating: UL 94 5VA
UL 94 5VB
UL 94 V0
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Bromine-free
Chlorine-free
Material Features: Excellent Light Shield Capability
Excellent Light Stability
Flame Retardant
Good Flow
Good Mold Release
Good Thermal Stability
Heat Stabilized
High Impact Performance
Certifications and Compliance: UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Interior Parts
Cell Phones
Computer Components
Displays
Electrical Components
Electrical/Electronic Applications
Enclosure
Heavy Truck
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	58	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	55	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	100	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹	2500	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	85	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹	2250	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	62	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	58	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	5	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	100	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹	2350	MPa	ISO 527

Table 2 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Specific Gravity ¹¹	1.2	—	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹	0.4 - 0.8	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate (at 260°C, 5.0 kgf) ¹¹	24	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density ¹¹	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹	0.3	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹	0.1	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 260°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹	20	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	134	°C	ASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	134	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	118	°C	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.00007	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹	0.000059	1/°C	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.00007	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹	0.000077	1/°C	ASTM E831
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹	135	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120104, sp=100mm) ¹¹	125	°C	ISO 75/Be
Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120104, sp=100mm) ¹¹	115	°C	ISO 75/Ae
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹	100	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹	100	°C	UL 746B

Table 4 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Volume Resistivity ¹¹	min. 1.E+15	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ¹¹	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) ¹¹	min. 3	mm	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ¹¹	min. 1.6	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) ¹¹	min. 1.6	mm	UL 746A

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