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    POLYCARBONATE
    DESCRIPTION
    Unfilled Polycarbonate is a tough, transparent engineering thermoplastic which offers very high
    impact strength and high modulus of elasticity. It also has a high heat deflection temperature and
    absorbs very little moisture. These properties, plus good low frequency and high voltage
    insulating characteristics, make polycarbonate a prime material for electrical and electronic
    components. Its strength, impact resistance and transparency (unfilled grades only) also make it
    an ideal material for certain transparent structural applications.

    NOTE: Use caution when specifying polycarbonate for applications in which transparency is
    critical. For example, Westlake Plastics' Zelux® M product is machine-grade polycarbonate, while
    their Zelux® W is window-clear material for applications where transparency is an important
    consideration. SABIC (formerly GE) brand Lexan® polycarbonate sheet is available in many
    different grades, with varying properties and transparency.

    GLASS FILLED GRADES


    Glass fibers may be added in various amounts (10%, 20%, 30% and 40%) to increase tensile
    strength, stiffness, compressive strength, and lower the thermal expansion coefficient. NOTE:
    Glass-filled polycarbonate is typically natural (greenish white) in color, and is sometimes also
    available in black color. Properties for 30% glass-filled polycarbonate are shown below for
    reference. Contact us for properties of other grades.
    KEY PROPERTIES
    • high impact strength • excellent strength retention at elevated temperatures • high tensile,
    shear, and flexural strength • high modulus of elasticity • low deformation under
    load • excellent creep and cold flow resistance • low coefficient of thermal expansion • good
    electrical insulation properties • easy to fabricate & machine
    TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
    Polycarbonate exhibits a broad range of outstanding properties for applications in: • electrical
    connectors • brush holders • coil bobbins & forms • insulators • relay
    components • dialysis equipment parts • medical tubing • gamma sterilizable
    reusables • instrument covers • covers • handles • rollers • machine guards • fittings

    TYPICAL PROPERTIES of POLYCARBONATE


    ASTM or UL test Property Unfilled 30% Glass
    PHYSICAL
    Density (lb/in³) 0.043 0.052
    D792
    (g/cm³) 1.2 1.43
    D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.12 0.12

    International Polymer Solutions Inc. ● 5 Studebaker ● Irvine, CA 92618 ● Tel: 949.458.3731 ● Fax: 949.458.2787
    MECHANICAL
    D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 9,500 19,000
    D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 320,000 -
    D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 60 10
    D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 15,000 23,000
    D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 375,000 1,100,000
    D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 12,000 18,000
    D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 240,000 500,000
    D785 Hardness, Rockwell M70 / R118 M92
    D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 13 2
    THERMAL
    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
    D696 3.9 1.2
    (x 10-5 in./in./°F)
    Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
    D648
    at 264 psi 270 / 132 295 / 146
    D3418 Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) 293 / 145 300 / 149
    - Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 250 / 121 270 / 132
    Thermal Conductivity
    C177 (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) 1.3 1.3
    (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) 6.9 6.9
    Flammability Rating
    UL94 @ less than .45" (11.5mm) thickness H-B H-B
    @ .45" (11.5mm) thickness and above V-0 V-0
    ELECTRICAL
    D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick 390 470
    D150 Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz 3.17 3.35
    D150 Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz 0.0009 0.0011
    D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH 1016 1016

    NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison
    purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control.
    Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.
    All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
    LEXAN is a registered trademark of SABIC Innovative Polymers (formerly GE Plastics).
    ZELUX is a registered trademark of Westlake Plastics.

    International Polymer Solutions Inc. ● 5 Studebaker ● Irvine, CA 92618 ● Tel: 949.458.3731 ● Fax: 949.458.2787

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