LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXD121R

LEXAN FXD121R compound is based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin. Added features of this grade include Mold release, Transparent/Translucent and Low Viscosity grade for Light Diffusion Special Effects. Color package may affect performance.

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

Aesthetics/Visual effects
Enhanced mold release
Transparent/Translucent

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Interiors
Commercial Appliance
Home Appliances
Home Decoration
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Personal Accessory
Sport/Leisure

Applications

Possible usage of material

Audio
Auto Aftermarket
Circuit Protection
Cluster
Console
Data Management
Data Transfer
Dishwasher
Displays
Document Handling
Doors Hardware/Trim
Electronic Components
Enclosure/Housing/Cover
Enclosures
EV Infrastructure
Forward Lighting
Heavy Vehicles
Infotainment/Telematic
Laundry Dryer
Lawn/Garden
LED Lighting
Medical Device
Medical Facility Infrastructure
Motorcycle
Personal Care
Personal Computing
Power Manangement
Recreational Vehicle
Refrigerator
Security/Detection
Washing Machine
Wearables
Wireless Communications

Technical Datasheet Data

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ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 0	≥1	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 1	≥3	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 2	≥1.14	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥1.14	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A

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, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.7	mm	UL 94
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F2	-	UL 746C

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	747	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	72	J	ASTM D3763
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, -30°C	76	J	ASTM D3763
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	65	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	65	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	12	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	11	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Charpy 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Charpy -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	NB	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	280 - 305	°C
Nozzle Temperature	275 - 300	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	280 - 305	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	270 - 295	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	260 - 280	°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	61	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	64	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6.2	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	125	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2390	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	63	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	65	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	2350	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	93	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	2370	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength, 2 mm/min	90	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2300	MPa	ISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness, H358/30	95	MPa	ISO 2039-1

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.19	-	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated)	0.13	%	ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.35	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24hrs)	0.15	%	ISO 62-4
Density	1.2	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	21	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	18.2	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage on Tensile Bar, flow	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	135	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	123	°C	ASTM D648
*HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	133	°C	ISO 75/Be
*HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	122	°C	ISO 75/Ae
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	140	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	141	°C	ISO 306
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow	7.0E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASSES	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Relative Temp Index, Elec	130	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	130	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	130	°C	UL 746B

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