LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXD141R

Transparent/translucent PC 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

Aerospace
Automotive Interiors
Commercial Appliance
Defense
Electrical
Home Appliances
Lighting
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Ophthalmics

Applications

Possible usage of material

Air Cabin Interiors
Audio
Data Management
Data Transfer
Displays
Document Handling
Doors Hardware/Trim
Electronic Components
Electronics
Enclosure/Housing/Cover
Enclosures
Food Processor
Game Player
LED Lighting
Non-LED Lighting
Personal Care
Personal Computing
Small Appliance
Sunglasses
Wireless Communications
Wiring Devices

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	≥1.5	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 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	854	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	76	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	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	270 - 295	°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	68	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6.2	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	128	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2300	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	93	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	2340	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.19	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	10.8	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	137	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	126	°C	ASTM D648
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

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Volume Resistivity	>1.E+15	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity, ROA	>1.E+15	Ω	IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	17	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity, 1 MHz	2.7	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 50/60 Hz	0.001	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz	0.01	-	IEC 60250
Relative Permittivity, 50/60 Hz	2.7	-	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 0	1.5	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 Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.7	mm	UL 94
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F2	-	UL 746C
Oxygen Index (LOI)	25	%	ISO 4589

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80103 -30°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	70	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	12	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	73	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	14	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*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU

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, yield, 50 mm/min	63	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	110	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2350	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 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
Mold Shrinkage on Tensile Bar, flow	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
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	11	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Thermal Conductivity	0.2	W/m-°C	ISO 8302
CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow	7.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASSES	-	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/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	136	°C	ISO 75/Be
*HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	125	°C	ISO 75/Ae
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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FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

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PHYSICAL

THERMAL

ELECTRICAL

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

PHYSICAL

THERMAL

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