LEXAN™ Copolymer SLX2271T

LEXAN SLX2271T is based on Polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin. It is an injection moldable, weatherable product that offers enhanced UV stabilization. This medium flow (17 MFR) resin provides good processability with added mold release. Targeted for potential paint elimination through a wide range of high gloss opaque colors. Also available in transparent or tints. SLX2271T is targeted for broad range of automotive, building and construction, electrical, consumer and electronics applications.

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

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Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Colorable
High gloss
IR Transparent
No PFAS intentionally added
Piano black
Transparent/Translucent
Weatherable/UV stable

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Exteriors
Automotive Interiors
Building Component
Electrical
Lighting
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Personal Recreation
Recreational/Specialty Vehicles

Applications

Possible usage of material

All-Terrain Vehicle
Antenna
Battery Pack
Circuit Protection
City
Cowl Vent Grille
Displays
Doors Hardware/Trim
Electronic Components
Enclosure/Housing/Cover
Enclosures
Energy Management
Exterior Trim
Exterior
Front Grille
Heavy Vehicles
Interior
Lawn/Garden
LED Lighting
Meter Water
Non-LED Lighting
Oil/Gas
Personal Computing
Plumbing
Power Boat
Recreational Vehicle
Small Appliance
Smart/ID Card
Spoiler
Wiring Devices
automotive exterior
ar vr housing
ar vr enclosure
ar vr device
farm equipment body panel
agricultural equipment exterior panel
agricultural equipment exterior body panel
automotive front exterior grille
automotive front grille
automotive exterior grille
automotive exterior trim
outdoor enclosure
outdoor housing

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Yellow Card Link 2	View	-	-
UL Yellow Card Link 3	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating	≥1	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 3.0 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 2.5 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 2.0 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.0 mm	825	°C	IEC 60695-2-13
Glow Wire Flammability Index 960°C, passes at	1.5	mm	IEC 60695-2-12
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F2	-	UL 746C

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	780	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	130	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	80	J	ASTM D3763
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	65	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 +23°C*	12	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	65	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	15	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	17	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	120	°C
Drying Time	2 - 4	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	280 - 310	°C
Nozzle Temperature	270 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	280 - 310	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	270 - 290	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Hopper Temperature	60 - 80	°C
Mold Temperature	80 - 110	°C

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	65	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	67	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	>100	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2400	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	96	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	2450	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	67	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	70	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	>100	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2300	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	96	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2450	MPa	ISO 178

OPTICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Light Transmission, 2.54 mm	89	%	ASTM D1003
Haze, 2.54 mm	0.6	%	ASTM D1003
Refractive Index	1.59	-	ISO 489

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.2	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	17.5	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.35	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.15	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	16	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	139	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	124	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	7.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	7.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	7.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	7.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	139	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	140	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	124	°C	ISO 75/Af
Relative Temp Index, Elec	110	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	110	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	110	°C	UL 746B

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