LEXAN™ Copolymer HFD1232

18 MFR LEXAN High Flow Ductile Copolymer UV-stabilized, available in transparent colors only

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

High Flow
IR Transparent
No PFAS intentionally added
Transparent/Translucent

Industry

Material previously used in

Defense
Electrical
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Personal Accessory

Applications

Possible usage of material

Meter Water
Non-LED Lighting

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
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UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.8	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	887	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -10°C	838	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	145	J/m	ASTM D256
Multiaxial Impact	116	J	ISO 6603
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	76	J	ASTM D3763
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	67	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	22	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	79	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	14	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
*Charpy -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	105 - 110	°C
Drying Time	3 - 4	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	24	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	260 - 305	°C
Nozzle Temperature	255 - 300	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	260 - 305	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	250 - 295	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	240 - 280	°C
Mold Temperature	50 - 80	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw Speed	35 - 75	rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.038 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	58	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	63	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	135	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	2240	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	2220	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell R	120	-	ASTM D785
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	62	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	66	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	124	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2150	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	90	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2120	MPa	ISO 178

OPTICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Light Transmission, 2.54 mm	88	%	ASTM D1003
Haze, 2.54 mm	<1	%	ASTM D1003
Refractive Index	1.582	-	ASTM D542

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.2	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	18	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.3	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.15	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	17	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	136	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	123	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	113	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	8.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	8.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	8.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	8.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASS	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	129	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	130	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	115	°C	ISO 75/Af
Relative Temp Index, Elec	105	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	105	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	105	°C	UL 746B

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.8	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	887	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -10°C	838	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	145	J/m	ASTM D256
Multiaxial Impact	116	J	ISO 6603
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	76	J	ASTM D3763
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	67	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	22	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	79	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	14	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
*Charpy -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	105 - 110	°C
Drying Time	3 - 4	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	24	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	260 - 305	°C
Nozzle Temperature	255 - 300	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	260 - 305	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	250 - 295	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	240 - 280	°C
Mold Temperature	50 - 80	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw Speed	35 - 75	rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.038 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	58	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	63	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	135	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	2240	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	2220	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell R	120	-	ASTM D785
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	62	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	66	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	124	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2150	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	90	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2120	MPa	ISO 178

OPTICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Light Transmission, 2.54 mm	88	%	ASTM D1003
Haze, 2.54 mm	<1	%	ASTM D1003
Refractive Index	1.582	-	ASTM D542

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.2	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	18	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.3	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.15	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	17	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	136	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	123	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	113	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	8.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	8.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	8.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	8.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASS	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	129	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	130	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	115	°C	ISO 75/Af
Relative Temp Index, Elec	105	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	105	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	105	°C	UL 746B

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.8	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	887	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -10°C	838	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	145	J/m	ASTM D256
Multiaxial Impact	116	J	ISO 6603
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	76	J	ASTM D3763
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	67	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	22	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	79	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	14	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
*Charpy -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	105 - 110	°C
Drying Time	3 - 4	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	24	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	260 - 305	°C
Nozzle Temperature	255 - 300	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	260 - 305	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	250 - 295	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	240 - 280	°C
Mold Temperature	50 - 80	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw Speed	35 - 75	rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.038 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	58	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	63	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	135	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	2240	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	2220	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell R	120	-	ASTM D785
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	62	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	66	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	124	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2150	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	90	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2120	MPa	ISO 178

OPTICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Light Transmission, 2.54 mm	88	%	ASTM D1003
Haze, 2.54 mm	<1	%	ASTM D1003
Refractive Index	1.582	-	ASTM D542

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.2	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	18	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.3	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.15	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	17	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	136	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	123	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	113	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	8.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	8.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	8.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	8.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASS	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	129	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	130	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	115	°C	ISO 75/Af
Relative Temp Index, Elec	105	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	105	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	105	°C	UL 746B

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