S-Plastics Lexan 955U resin is Polycarbonate (PC) resin is a non-filled, injection moldable grade. This non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant PC has an UL-94 V0 rating and is UV stabilized, providing additional weathering capability. Lexan 955U resin is available in various opaque color options and is a general-purpose resin ideal for a wide variety of applications.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES (1) | |||
MECHANICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min | 62 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min | 65 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min | 6.4 | % | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min | 125 | % | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min | 2270 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span | 101 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span | 2340 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
IMPACT | Value | Unit | Standard |
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C | 801 | J/m | ASTM D 256 |
Instrumented Impact Total Energy, 23°C | 73 | J | ASTM D 3763 |
THERMAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50 | 143 | °C | ASTM D 1525 |
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed | 137 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed | 126 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow | 6.66E-05 | 1/°C | ASTM E 831 |
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow | 6.66E-05 | 1/°C | ASTM E 831 |
Relative Temp Index, Elec | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact | 120 | °C | UL 746B |
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact | 130 | °C | UL 746B |
PHYSICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
Specific Gravity | 1.19 | - | ASTM D 792 |
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm | 0.6 - 0.8 | % | S-Plastics Method |
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf | 7 | g/10 min | ASTM D 1238 |
ELECTRICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC} | 7 | PLC Code | ASTM D 495 |
Hot Wire Ignition {PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC} | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
High Ampere Arc Ign, surface {PLC} | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC} | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
FLAME CHARACTERISTICS | Value | Unit | Standard |
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating (3) | 0.8 | mm | UL 94 |
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating (3) | 1.52 | mm | UL 94 |
Glow Wire Flammability Index 960°C, passes at | 1 | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.0 mm | 850 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
UV-light, water exposure/immersion | F1 | - | UL 746C |
Source GMD, last updated:07/10/2008 |
Parameter | ||
Injection Molding | Value | Unit |
Drying Temperature | 120 | °C |
Drying Time | 3 - 4 | hrs |
Drying Time (Cumulative) | 48 | hrs |
Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
Melt Temperature | 310 - 330 | °C |
Nozzle Temperature | 305 - 325 | °C |
Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 310 - 330 | °C |
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 300 - 320 | °C |
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 290 - 310 | °C |
Mold Temperature | 80 - 115 | °C |
Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Shot to Cylinder Size | 40 - 60 | % |
Vent Depth | 0.025 - 0.076 | mm |
Source GMD, last updated:07/10/2008 |
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