LEXAN™ Copolymer FST9405
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ FST9405 resin is a high flow PC Copolymer Resin, suitable for injection molding. This halogen-free flame retardant resin is OSU55/55 and FAR25.853 compliant and an ideal candidate for aircraft interior applications. Available in opaque colors. 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
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ Copolymer
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2500.0 - 2500.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer
- Flame Retardant
- Heat 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.; 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.; 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
- Opaque
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Halogen-free
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
- Quality Standards
- FAR 25.853
- OSU 55/55
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Good Processability
- Heat Stabilized
- High Flow
- IR Transparent
- Light Weight
- Low Smoke Emission
- Low Toxicity
- Certifications and Compliance
- OSU Compliance
- Aircraft interior uses
Cabin Interiors:; Strong, Lightweight Solutions for Cabin Interiors:; Windows and Doors; Passenger Service Units; Profile Extrusions and Trims; Lighting and Signage; Overhead Storage Units; Going beyond the state of the art with smarter designs and better materials has led to aircraft today that are lighter, more fuel efficient, more comfortable and safer than ever.; Lexan FST Resin Series - Available in both resin and sheet form, this engineering plastic breakthrough combines the processing window and esthetic flexibility of polycarbonate with the heat release, fire, smoke and toxicity compliance of PEI resins. It's available in custom colors and can address a wide range of performance targets – from enhanced chemical resistance to high ductility to rugged durability and UV stability.
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Aerospace Applications
- Aircraft Interiors
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 77 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 70 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 75 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2600 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 115 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2700 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 77 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 70 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 95 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2600 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.33 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 9 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.33 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 10 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 114 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 105 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 95 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 113 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 104 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 94 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
Table 4 of 6
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 130 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 85 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Multi-Axial Impact ¹¹ | 130 | J | ISO 6603 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 60 | 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 | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 12 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | 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 |
Table 5 of 6
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁸ | 95 - 100 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁸ | 6 - 8 | Hrs |
| Melt Temperature ⁸ | 250 - 280 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁸ | 245 - 275 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁸ | 250 - 280 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁸ | 240 - 270 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁸ | 230 - 250 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁸ | 50 - 80 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁸ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁸ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
| Shot to Cylinder Size ⁸ | 40 - 60 | % |
| Vent Depth ⁸ | 0.025 - 0.076 | mm |
Table 6 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Total Heat Release Rate (2-minute test) ¹¹ | max. 55 | kW-min/m² | FAR 25.853 |
| OSU Peak Heat Release Rate (5-minute test) ¹¹ | max. 55 | kW/m² | FAR 25.853 |
| Vertical Burn A (at 60s, passes) ¹¹ | 1 | Seconds | FAR 25.853 |
| NBS Smoke Density (Flaming, Dmax) ¹¹ | max. 75 | — | ASTM E662 |
