LEXAN™ Copolymer ML0992
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ ML0992 is a translucent impact modified polycarbonate injection molding (IM) grade with release properties. This resin offers good low temperature ductility in combination with medium flow characteristics, excellent surface esthetics, excellent knit line strength, and excellent processability with opportunities for shorter IM cycle times compared to standard IM PC resins. LEXAN™ ML0992 resin is a general purpose product available for wide range of opaque colors and may be an excellent candidate for a broad range of applications. . 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 — Housewares
- Interior
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Lighting
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Surgical Instruments & Trays
- Advanced Materials
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ Copolymer
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- 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
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Good Processability
- Good Surface Appearance
- High Flowability
- High Impact Performance
- High Impact Resistance
- Low Temperature Impact Resistance
- No Added PFAS
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Displays
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Heavy Truck
- Home Appliances
- Home Decors
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
7 rows| 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 | 57 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 85 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2300 | 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 | 2100 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.4 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 14 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.1 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 13 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 118 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| 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 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 750 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 500 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 5 of 6
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 | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 290 - 310 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 295 - 315 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 305 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 70 - 95 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 6 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | 0.5 | mm | UL 94 |
