LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXD173R
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ FXD173R is a UV stabilized translucent high flow grade for light diffusion special effects. The color package may affect performance. 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
- Automotive Lighting
- Interior Fixtures
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Lighting
- Connectors
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
- 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, Release agent, UV Stabilizer
- Mold Release Agent
- Release agent
- UV Stabilizer
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ᶜ 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. 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.; 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.; ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. 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
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Easier Processing
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Mold Release
- Good Processability
- Good Surface Appearance
- Good UV Stability
- Good Weather Stability
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Displays
- Electrical Components
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Lighting Applications
- Tablets
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 63 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 50 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 70 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2350 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 90 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ | 95 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) ᶜ 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 | 26 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 139 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 140 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ | 133 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ | 121 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| 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 |
Table 4 of 7
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index ʳ ¹¹ | 275 | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 5 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 60 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 12 | 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 |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| 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
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1 mm) ᵖ | 875 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ | 900 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.2 | mm | UL 94 |
