SABIC LEXAN™ FR Resin BFL4000U Polycarbonate (PC) (Asia)

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SABIC LEXAN™ FR Resin BFL4000U Polycarbonate (PC) (Asia)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polycarbonate (PC)
Material Notes:	LEXAN BFL4000U Polycarbonate (PC) is an injection moldable non-chlorinated/brominated, unfilled, flame retardant grade with high flow. It is UV stabilized, light reflective and has an MVR of 22 (300°C/1.2kg) and a UL94 V0@1.5mm. Features: Flame Retardant,Reflective,Diffusive,UV Resistant,Non-Chlorinated,Non-Brominated,Good Processability,Aesthetics & Visual effects Information provided by SABIC
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.38 g/cc	ASTM D792
Density	1.38 g/cc	ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption	0.0200 %	Injection Molding
	0.150 %	23°C / 50% RH; ISO 62
Water Absorption at Saturation	0.35 %	ISO 62-1
Viscosity	22 cP @Load 1.20 kg, Temperature 300 °C	MVR cc/10 min; ISO 1133
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow	0.0050 - 0.0070 cm/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm	SABIC method
Melt Flow	24 g/10 min @Load 1.20 kg, Temperature 300 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	44.0 MPa	5 mm/min; ISO 527
	47.0 MPa	5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	50.0 MPa	5 mm/min; ISO 527
	54.0 MPa	5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	56 %	5 mm/min; ASTM D638
	74 %	5 mm/min; ISO 527
Elongation at Yield	5.0 %	5 mm/min; ASTM D638
	6.0 %	5 mm/min; ISO 527
Tensile Modulus	2040 MPa	1 mm/min; ISO 527
	2240 MPa	5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Strength	83.0 MPa	yield, 2 mm/min; ISO 178
	90.0 MPa	yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span; ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	2050 MPa	1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span; ASTM D790
	2170 MPa	2 mm/min; ISO 178
Izod Impact Notched	470 J	ASTM D256
	240 J @Temperature -30.0 °C	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO)	30.0 kJ/m²	80104; ISO 180/1A
	20.0 kJ/m² @Temperature -30.0 °C	80104; ISO 180/1A
Charpy Impact, Notched	30.0 kJ/m²	Edgew 80104 sp=62mm; ISO 179/1eA
Dart Drop, Total Energy	68.0 J	ASTM D3763

Electrical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hot Wire Ignition, HWI	30 - 60 sec @Thickness 1.50 mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI	30 - 60 arcs @Thickness 1.50 mm	UL 746A

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow	75.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 40.0 °C	ASTM E831
	75.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 40.0 °C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow	75.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 40.0 °C	ASTM E831
	75.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 40.0 °C	ISO 11359-2
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	130 °C	Flatw 80104 sp=64mm; ISO 75/Bf
	131 °C @Thickness 3.20 mm	unannealed; ASTM D648
	134 °C @Thickness 6.40 mm	unannealed; ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	115 °C	Flatw 80104 sp=64mm; ISO 75/Af
	115 °C @Thickness 3.20 mm	annealed; ASTM D648
	124 °C @Thickness 6.40 mm	unannealed; ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	136 °C	Rate B/50; ASTM D1525
	137 °C	Rate B/50; ISO 306
	139 °C	Rate B/120; ISO 306
UL RTI, Electrical	120 °C	UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact	105 °C	UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact	120 °C	UL 746B
Flammability, UL94	V-0 @Thickness >=1.50 mm	UL 94

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Nozzle Temperature	265 - 290 °C
Zone 2	260 - 280 °C
Zone 3	270 - 295 °C
Melt Temperature	270 - 295 °C	Injection Molding
Mold Temperature	70.0 - 95.0 °C
Drying Temperature	120 °C	Injection Molding
Dry Time	3.00 - 4.00 hour	Injection Molding
	48.0 hour	Cumulative; Injection Molding
Back Pressure	0.300 - 0.700 MPa
Shot Size	40 - 60 %
Vent Depth	0.00250 - 0.00760 cm
Screw Speed	40 - 70 rpm

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