LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXM171R
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
PC in special effects colors. Metallic and pearlescent additives. Color may affect performance.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Glazing & Window Elements
- Interior Fixtures
- Consumer Electronics
- Connectors
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Additives Included
- Mold Release Agent, Pigment (Unspecified)
- Mold Release Agent
- Pigment (Unspecified)
- 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
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Mold Release
- Good Surface Appearance
- Metallic Look
- Unreinforced
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Appliances
- Automotive Trim
- Building Materials
- Cash Dispenser (ATM)
- Commercial Appliance
- Construction Applications
- Consumer Applications
- Electrical Components
- 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, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 63 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 62 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 50 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 48 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6.2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 50 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2350 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2340 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 93 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 90 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.35 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.15 | % | ISO 62 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 25 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kg) ¹¹ | 26 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 6
10 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 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 136 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 141 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 125 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| 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 | 122 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| 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 | 106 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 47 | J | ASTM D3763 |
Table 5 of 6
22 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 2 - 4 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 48 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 300 | °C |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 290 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 265 - 290 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 300 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 295 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 290 | °C |
Table 6 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.2 | mm | UL 94 |
