LEXAN™ FR Resin LUX7189

LEXAN LUX7189 is an injection moldable polycarbonate (PC) with an MVR (300°C/1.2kg) 23. It contains non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardant systems with UL-94 V0@1.5mm rating. It is designed for high light reflectance and shielding applications with good UV weathering capability.

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

Flame Retardant
Good Processability
Non-Brominated
Non-Chlorinated
Reflective
UV Resistant

Industry

Material previously used in

Lighting

Applications

Possible usage of material

Displays
LED Lighting

Technical Datasheet Data

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FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	3	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94-5VB Flame Class Rating	2.5	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	2140	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	150	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	100	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy @ peak, 23°C	59	J	ASTM D3763

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	270 - 295	°C
Nozzle Temperature	265 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	270 - 295	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	250 - 270	°C
Mold Temperature	70 - 95	°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, 50 mm/min	60	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	52	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	110	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2700	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	2700	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.3	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.3	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	22	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	140	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	135	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	125	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	6.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	6.5E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	3	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94-5VB Flame Class Rating	2.5	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	2140	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	150	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	100	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy @ peak, 23°C	59	J	ASTM D3763

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	270 - 295	°C
Nozzle Temperature	265 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	270 - 295	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	250 - 270	°C
Mold Temperature	70 - 95	°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, 50 mm/min	60	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	52	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	110	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2700	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	2700	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.3	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.3	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	22	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	140	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	135	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	125	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	6.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	6.5E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	1.5	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	3	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94-5VB Flame Class Rating	2.5	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Flammability Index 960°C, passes at	1	mm	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature, 1.0 mm	850	°C	IEC 60695-2-13

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	2140	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	150	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	100	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy @ peak, 23°C	59	J	ASTM D3763
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	35	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	11	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	160	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
*Charpy -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	160	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	270 - 295	°C
Nozzle Temperature	265 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	270 - 295	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	250 - 270	°C
Mold Temperature	70 - 95	°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, 50 mm/min	60	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	52	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	110	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2700	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	2700	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	60	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	50	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	5	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	50	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2600	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	90	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2300	MPa	ISO 178

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.3	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.3	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	22	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	23	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	140	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	135	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	125	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow	6.E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow	6.5E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASSES	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	138	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	139	°C	ISO 306
HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Annealed 120°C, 2hrs	133	°C	ISO 75/Ae

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