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ALTECH® ECO PC 1000/578

CAS Number
68515-73-1
Chemical Family
Polycarbonate (PC)

MOCOM Compounds ALTECH® ECO PC 1000/578 is a polycarbonate-based polymer that is suitable for injection molding with a melt temperature of 270-310°C and a mold temperature of 80-110°C. It has easy release (demolding) properties and is used in the electrical and electronic and automotive markets for applications such as domestic appliances, electrical components, and housing and automotive trim unpainted and various housings. For optimal performance, it should be stored in a dry place and protected from light.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Exterior & Body
  • Interior
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Housings & Enclosures

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Polycarbonates

Other characteristics

Brand
ALTECH® ECO
Functions
Resin
Polymer Name
Polycarbonate (PC)
Flexural Modulus
2400.0 - 2400.0 MPa
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
Technology
Plastics
Labeling Claims
  • Azo Colorants-free
  • Azo Dyes-free
  • Conflict minerals-free
  • PFOA-free
  • PFOS-free
  • Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free
Material Features
Good Mold Release
Storage Condition
Store in dry, protected from light.
Pre-Drying Conditions

In an air circulatIng dryer 100-120 °C for 4-12 h; Dependant on moisture content; 120 °C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 2-3 h

Certifications and Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS); EC No.1907/2006; IATF 16949; ISO 13485; ISO 14001; ISO 17025; ISO 45001; ISO 50001; ISO 9001; REACH (Europe); REACH (UK); RoHS Compliant; SVHC Compliant

Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Appliances
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Exterior Parts
  • Automotive Exterior Trim
  • Automotive Interior Parts
  • Automotive Interior Trim
  • Electrical Components
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Flexural Modulus2400.0MPaISO 178
Flexural Stress (3.5% Strain)75.0MPaISO 178
Tensile Modulus2500.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield66.0MPaISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield6.2%ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break55.0%ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)no breakkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)13.0kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA

Table 2 of 6

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1200.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Global Warming Potential (GWP)0.69kg CO₂ eq.ISO 14040, 14044

Table 3 of 6

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Vicat B50145.0°CISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)125.0°CISO 75-1/-2

Table 4 of 6

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Moisture Contentmax. 0.02%

Table 5 of 6

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Melt Temperature270 - 310°C
Mould Temperature80 - 110°C

Table 6 of 6

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Index (MVR)6.5cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature300.0°C—
MVR Load1.2kg—
Shrinkage (24h)0.5 - 0.8%ISO 294-4

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