LEXAN™ FR Resin DMX1214

LEXAN DMX1214 is a standard flow Polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin. Available in both transparent and custom colours, this grade is a good candidate for 5G related devices. Added features of this grade include: Improved Scratch Resistance and Improved Dielectric Performance (lower Df).

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

Dielectrics
Good Processability
IR Transparent
No PFAS intentionally added
Scratch Resistance
Transparent/Translucent

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Interiors
Electrical
Electronic Components
Personal Accessory

Applications

Possible usage of material

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	≥0.75	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	NB	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	37	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	32	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	68	J	ASTM D3763
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	93	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	4	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	3	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	3	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*	133	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	120	°C
Drying Time	3 - 4	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	295 - 315	°C
Nozzle Temperature	290 - 310	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	295 - 315	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	280 - 305	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Hopper Temperature	60 - 80	°C
Mold Temperature	70 - 95	°C

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	77	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	64	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	92	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2830	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Strength, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	116	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	2630	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	77	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	62	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	8	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	60	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2400	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Strength, 2 mm/min	101	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2310	MPa	ISO 178
Pencil Hardness test, 1kgf	F	-	ASTM D3363
Erichson scratch depth, 6N	14	micrometer	SABIC method

OPTICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Light Transmission, 2.54 mm	88	%	ASTM D1003
Haze, 2.54 mm	<0.8	%	ASTM D1003
Refractive Index	1.584	-	ASTM D542
Refractive Index	1.584	-	ISO 489

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.18	-	ASTM D792
Specific Volume	0.85	cm³/g	ASTM D792
Density	1.17	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.1	%	ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated)	0.3	%	ASTM D570
Moisture Absorption, (50% RH, Equilibrium)	0.14	%	ASTM D570
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24 hrs)	0.05	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.8	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	17.1	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.17	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.3	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.14	%	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	138	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	133	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	121	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 95°C, flow	6.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 95°C, xflow	6.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow	6.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, xflow	6.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	141	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	142	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	134	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	121	°C	ISO 75/Af

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