Exolon® GP
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
Exolon® GP stands for solid polycarbonate sheets. Their high transparency and smooth surface make them an attractive material for a wide range of applications. They offer extreme impact resistance, even at temperatures down to -100°C. The polycarbonate sheets can be thermoformed and cold-bent and are easy to process.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Sheets
Product families
- Automotive Lighting
- EIFS & Insulation
- Interior Fixtures
- Wall Panels
- Switches & Relays
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Exolon
- Color
- Transparent
- Density
- 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³
- Features
Good Impact Strength, Good Machinability, High Light Transmission, Improved Optical Clarity, Temperature Resistance, Wide Temperature Operating Range
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Tensile Modulus
- 2350.0 - 2350.0 MPa
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Benefits
- Extreme Impact Strength
- Resistance To A Wide Range Of Temperatures
- Good Fire Rating
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Available Sizes
Exolon® sheets are available in thicknesses of 0.75 – 15 mm and in the following sizes; other sizes, colors and sheet thicknesses on request.; Colors:; Exolon® GP clear 099; Exolon® NR clear 099; Exolon® GP white 130; Exolon® FG clear 099; Exolon® GP white 150; Sizes (standard) :; 2,050 x 1,250 mm; 3,050 x 2,050 mm
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Material Features
- Good Impact Strength
- Good Machinability
- High Light Transmission
- Improved Optical Clarity
- Temperature Resistance
- Wide Temperature Operating Range
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Lighting Fixtures
- Signage
- Switches
- Wall Panels
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact Strength (23°C, 3 mm, Notched) | 80P | kg/m² | ISO 179-1eA |
| Charpy Impact Strength (23°C, Unnotched) | non-break | kg/m² | ISO 179-1eU |
| Flexural Modulus (2 mm/min) | 2350.0 | — | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength (2 mm/min) | 90.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Izod Impact Strength (23°C, 3.2 mm, Notched) | 70P | kg/m² | ISO 180-A |
| Nominal Strain at Break (50 mm/min) | min. 50 | % | ISO 527-1,-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (1 mm/min) | 2350.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1,-2 |
| Yield Strain (50 mm/min) | 6.0 | % | ISO 527-1,-2 |
| Yield Stress (50 mm/min) | min. 60 | MPa | ISO 527-1,-2 |
Table 2 of 4
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1200.0 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183-1 |
| Refractive Index (Procedure A) | 1.587 | — | ISO 489 |
| Water Absorption Equilibrium (23°C, 50% Relative Humidity) | 0.12 | % | ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption Saturation (23°C) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62 |
Table 3 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 55°C) | 0.65 | 10⁻⁴/K | ISO 11359-1 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 Mpa) | 140.0 | °C | ISO 75-1, -2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 Mpa) | 128.0 | °C | ISO 75-1, -2 |
| Thermal Conductivity (23°C) | 0.2 | W/mK | ISO 8302 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50 N, 50°C/h) | 148.0 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 4 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissipation Factor (1 Mhz) | 95.0 | 10⁻⁴ | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 5.0 | 10⁻⁴ | IEC 60250 |
| Electrical Strength (1 mm) | 34.0 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Relative Permitivity (1 Mhz) | 3.0 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative Permitivity (100 Hz) | 3.1 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Surface Resistivity | 1e¹⁶ | Ohm | IEC 60093 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1e¹⁴ | Ohm.m | IEC 60093 |
