LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXD123R

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

LEXAN FXD123R is a transparent/translucent low viscosity grade for light diffusion special effects. UV-stabilized. Color package may affect performance.

Product families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics
Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand: LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin
Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)
Flexural Modulus: 2300.0 - 2300.0 MPa
Additives Included: Mold Release Agent, UV Stabilizer
Mold Release Agent
UV Stabilizer
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Note: ᵍ 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.
Color: Translucent
Transparent
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma
Industrial
Flame Rating: UL 94 HB
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Excellent Aesthetics
Good Aesthetics
Good Mold Release
Good Surface Appearance
Good UV Stability
Good Weather Stability
High Light Diffusion
Translucent
Certifications and Compliance: UL 94

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	63	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress (Yield) ¹¹	61	MPa	SABIC - Japan Method
Tensile Stress (Yield) ¹¹	61	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹	220	%	SABIC - Japan Method
Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹	220	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	65	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress ¹¹	93	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	6	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus ¹¹	2200	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹	100	%	ISO 527
Hardness (Rockwell R) ¹¹	123	—	ASTM D785
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
Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹	1.50E-01	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) ᵍ ¹¹	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Density ¹¹	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹	0.35	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹	0.15	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹	21	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Table 3 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹	130	°C	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -30°C to 30°C) ¹¹	0.00007	1/°C	TMA
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹	130	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹	130	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹	130	°C	UL 746B
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹	0.00007	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹	Pass	—	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹	140	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹	141	°C	ISO 306
Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120104, sp=100mm) ¹¹	133	°C	ISO 75/Be
Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120104, sp=100mm) ¹¹	122	°C	ISO 75/Ae

Table 4 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Surface Resistivity ¹¹	1.00E+16	Ω	ASTM D257
Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹	3.2	—	ASTM D150
Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 4) ᵖ ¹¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 1) ᵖ ¹¹	min. 3	mm	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 2) ᵖ ¹¹	min. 1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ᵖ ¹¹	2	PLC Code	UL 746A

Table 5 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹	735	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80103, at 23°C) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80103, at -30°C) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact (Notched, 80103, at 23°C) ¹¹	65	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact (Notched, 80103, at -30°C) ¹¹	11	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	65	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	12	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm) ¹¹	No break	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

Table 6 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Drying Temperature ⁷	120	°C
Drying Time ⁷	2 - 4	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷	0.02	%
Melt Temperature ⁷	280 - 300	°C
Nozzle Temperature ⁷	270 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷	280 - 300	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷	270 - 290	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷	260 - 280	°C
Hopper Temperature ⁷	60 - 80	°C
Mold Temperature ⁷	80 - 100	°C

Table 7 of 7

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ	min. 0.75	mm	UL 94
UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖ	F1	—	UL 746C