LEXAN™ FR Resin LGK3020

LEXAN LGK3020 compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing 20% glass fiber and 10% glass flake. Added features of this grade include: Flame Retardant.

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

Where to buy

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Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Dimensional stability
Flame Retardant
High stiffness/Strength
No PFAS intentionally added

Industry

Material previously used in

Building Component
Electrical
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Personal Accessory

Applications

Possible usage of material

Document Handling
Electronic Components
Pharmaceutical Packaging & Drug Delivery

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

Region

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	17.7	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 0	1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4	1.5	mm	UL 746A

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
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UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	1.5	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	122	J/m	ASTM D256

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	315 - 340	°C
Nozzle Temperature	310 - 330	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	315 - 340	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	305 - 325	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	295 - 315	°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, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	117	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	4	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, brk, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	147	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	6570	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.43	-	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.13	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.05 - 0.25	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 3.2 mm	0.15 - 0.35	%	SABIC method

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	146	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -30°C to 30°C, flow	2.7E-05	1/°C	ASTM D696
CTE, -30°C to 30°C, xflow	4.68E-05	1/°C	ASTM D696
Relative Temp Index, Elec	80	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	80	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	80	°C	UL 746B

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