LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXD941A
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN FXD941A resin is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin for Extrusion / Blow molding. Added features of this grade include: Diffusion effect and Brominated Flame Retardant. Color package may affect performance.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Automotive Lighting
- Interior Fixtures
- Consumer Electronics
- Displays
- Lighting
- Connectors
- Housings & Enclosures
- Switches & Relays
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
Blow Molding, Extrusion, Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM)
- Note
ᵍ 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.; ² Extrusion blow Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines.; 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 V0
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Flame Retardant
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Surface Appearance
- Translucent
- Unreinforced
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Auto Rear Lamp Cover
- Buttons
- Cell Phones
- Computer Components
- Displays
- Electrical Components
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Electronic Components
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blow Molding
- Extrusion
- Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM)
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 62 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 68 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 120 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2350 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 94 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2340 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 1.2 kgf) ¹¹ | 10.2 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Table 3 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 157 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 138 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 128 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000068 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 120 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ᵖ | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 1) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ᵖ | 7 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ² | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time ² | 2 - 4 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ² | 0.02 | % |
| Minimum Moisture Content ² | 0.01 | % |
| Melt Temperature (Parison) ² | 265 - 280 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature ² | 260 - 290 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature ² | 260 - 290 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature ² | 260 - 290 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature ² | 260 - 290 | °C |
| Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature ² | 260 - 290 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ² | 60 - 100 | °C |
Table 6 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 3204 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 800 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 75 | J | ASTM D3763 |
Table 7 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
