LEXAN™ Copolymer EXL5429S

LEXAN EXL5429S polycarbonate (PC) resin is a glass fiber reinforced, UV stabilized, flame retardant injection molding copolymer blend. This medium flow resin features (all color rating) UL94 V0 @ 1.5mm flame, RTI(elec.) 130C, based on non-chlorine, non-bromine FR agents with excellent processability and improved release performance. Available in custom opaque colors.

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Flame Retardant
Impact resistant

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ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Dielectric Strength, in air, 3.2 mm	29	kV/mm	ASTM D149
High Ampere Arc Ign, surface {PLC}	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥3.0	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 1	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
Volume Resistivity	1.E+15	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index	175	V	IEC 60112

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥2.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	≥1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-1 Flame Class Rating	≥1.2	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating	≥0.8	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 0.8 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.0 mm	800	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.2 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.5 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 3.0 mm	850	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 0.8 mm	875	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.2 mm	875	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.5 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 3.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F1	-	UL 746C

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	120	J/m	ASTM D256
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	70	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	12	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	90	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
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

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	57	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	45	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	4	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	3500	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	98	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	3200	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min	58	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	45	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	7	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	3600	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	80	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	3300	MPa	ISO 178

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.26	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Mold Shrinkage, flow	0.2 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow	0.2 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	5	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 330°C/1.2 kg	15	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	154	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	145	°C	ASTM D648
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	154	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	145	°C	ISO 75/Af
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	156	°C	ISO 306
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow	4.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, xflow	7.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
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
Ball Pressure Test, 150°C +/- 2°C	Pass	-	IEC 60695-10-2

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Dielectric Strength, in air, 3.2 mm	29	kV/mm	ASTM D149
High Ampere Arc Ign, surface {PLC}	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥3.0	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 1	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
Volume Resistivity	1.E+15	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index	175	V	IEC 60112

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥2.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	≥1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-1 Flame Class Rating	≥1.2	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating	≥0.8	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 0.8 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.0 mm	800	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.2 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.5 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 3.0 mm	850	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 0.8 mm	875	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.2 mm	875	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.5 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 3.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F1	-	UL 746C

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	120	J/m	ASTM D256
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	70	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	12	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	90	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
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

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	57	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	45	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	4	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	3500	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	98	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	3200	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min	58	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	45	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	7	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	3600	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	80	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	3300	MPa	ISO 178

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.26	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Mold Shrinkage, flow	0.2 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow	0.2 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	5	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 330°C/1.2 kg	15	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	154	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	145	°C	ASTM D648
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	154	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	145	°C	ISO 75/Af
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	156	°C	ISO 306
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow	4.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, xflow	7.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
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
Ball Pressure Test, 150°C +/- 2°C	Pass	-	IEC 60695-10-2

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Dielectric Strength, in air, 3.2 mm	29	kV/mm	ASTM D149
High Ampere Arc Ign, surface {PLC}	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥3.0	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 1	≥0.8	mm	UL 746A
Volume Resistivity	1.E+15	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index	175	V	IEC 60112

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥2.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	≥1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-1 Flame Class Rating	≥1.2	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating	≥0.8	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 0.8 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.0 mm	800	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.2 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.5 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 3.0 mm	850	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 0.8 mm	875	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.2 mm	875	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 1.5 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Flammability Index, 3.0 mm	960	°C	IEC 60695-2-12
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F1	-	UL 746C

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	120	J/m	ASTM D256
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	70	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	12	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	90	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
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

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	57	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	45	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	4	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	3500	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	98	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	3200	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min	58	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	45	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	7	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	3600	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	80	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	3300	MPa	ISO 178

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.26	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Mold Shrinkage, flow	0.2 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow	0.2 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	5	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 330°C/1.2 kg	15	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	154	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	145	°C	ASTM D648
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	154	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	145	°C	ISO 75/Af
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	156	°C	ISO 306
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow	4.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, xflow	7.8E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
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
Ball Pressure Test, 150°C +/- 2°C	Pass	-	IEC 60695-10-2

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