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LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXE9330
SABIC's Specialties Business FXE9330 PC-Siloxane copolymer is a special effects fluorescent with excellent processability and low temperature impact performance. Non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant product in most colors. UV-stabilized. UL rated f1/V-0/5VA.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate-Siloxane Copolymer
- Flexural Modulus
- 2200.0 - 2200.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, UV Stabilizer
- 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.
- Color
- Opaque
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 5VA
- UL 94 5VB
- UL 94 HB
- UL 94 V0
- UL 94 V1
- Technology
- Plastics
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
15 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 | 61 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 130 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2100 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 88 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2060 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 55 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 125 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2100 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.18 | — | ASTM D792 |
| 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 | 10 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.19 | 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 | 9 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 142 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 140 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 134 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 120 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 124 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.0000666 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.0000666 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000072 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 80°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000072 | 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/120) ¹¹ | 142 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ | 135 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
Table 4 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 17 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 16 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 2.95 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 2.6 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 2.7 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 2.9 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.001 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.0024 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ | 0.0085 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ | 0.0085 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | min. 1e+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) ¹¹ | min. 1e+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
Table 5 of 7
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 801 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 678 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -50°C) ¹¹ | 587 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C, 6.4 mm) ¹¹ | 640 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Double-gated, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 1068 | J/m | SABIC method |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 52 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| 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 | 70 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 55 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 63.5*12.7*3.2, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 80 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/4A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 63.5*12.7*3.2, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 65 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/4A |
Table 6 of 7
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 | 275 - 295 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 70 - 95 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94-5VB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 2.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-1 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.8 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94HB Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.7 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.5 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.3 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
