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LEXAN™ Copolymer XHT3141
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business XHT3141 is a high flow, high heat polycarbonate copolymer. It is available in a range of opaque and limited transparent 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
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
- Automotive Lighting
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Powertrain & UTH
Building & Construction — Building Materials
- Interior Fixtures
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
- Consumer Electronics
- Lighting
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
Industrial — Military & Defense
- Advanced Materials
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
- Healthcare Packaging
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
- Connectors
- Switches & Relays
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
- Aerospace & Aviation
- 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
- 2500.0 - 2500.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent
- Heat Stabilizer
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
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.
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Features
High heatresistance (Tg in range of 155 to 195°C); Excellent processability with standard and high flow versions; Ductile practical impact at low temperatures; Excellent metallization capability; Opaque and transparent colors
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Good Mold Release
- Heat Stabilized
- High Temperature Resistance
- No Added PFAS
- Translucent
- Unreinforced
- Very Good Heat Resistance
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Aerospace Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Exterior Parts
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Automotive Under The Hood
- Building Materials
- Cell Phones
- Commercial Appliance
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) | 70 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) | 55 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) | 6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) | 70 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 2700 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 120 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 2600 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) | 70 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) | 60 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) | 70 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 2500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.6 - 0.9 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 330°C, 2.16 kgf) | 33 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62 |
| Density | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 330°C, 2.16kg) | 30 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 3 of 7
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 170 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 168 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) | 166 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) | 156 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 170 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) | 164 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) | 152 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
Table 4 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 2.8 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) | 2.9 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Surface Resistivity | min. 1.E+17 | Ω | ASTM D257 |
| Volume Resistivity | min. 1.E+17 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) | 23 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) | 0.031 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) | 0.011 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) | 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) | 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 68 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 97 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) | 55 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) | 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 6 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature | 135 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 290 - 350 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 290 - 350 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 280 - 340 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 95 - 130 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 285 - 345 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 270 - 330 | °C |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 90 | rpm |
| Shot to Cylinder Size | 40 - 60 | % |
Table 7 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 875 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
