LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXE4472L

LEXAN FXE4472L is based on Polycarbonate (PC) copolymer containing 20% glass fiber, impact modified product with excellent light-shield capability. It is designed for high flow, superior surface appearance, enhance release and good impact ductility. FXE4472L is available in white color only and targeted for light-shield applications.

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

Where to buy

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Asia

Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Aesthetics/Visual effects
High Flow
No PFAS intentionally added

Industry

Material previously used in

Building Component
Defense
Electrical
Home Appliances
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Ophthalmics
Patient Testing
Personal Accessory
Recreational/Specialty Vehicles
Sport/Leisure

Applications

Possible usage of material

Personal Computing
Photo/Video Camera
Wireless Communications

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.4	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	920	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	170	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	23	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	290 - 310	°C
Nozzle Temperature	280 - 305	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	290 - 310	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	275 - 300	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	265 - 290	°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, 5 mm/min	38	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	44	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	3	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	4	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	6050	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	82	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	5200	MPa	ASTM D790

OPTICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Light Transmission at 0.4 mm	<- 2	%	SABIC method

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.33	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.2 - 0.3	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 3.2 mm	0.4 - 0.5	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	10	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.33	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.12	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.04	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	9	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	129	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	123	°C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	134	°C	ISO 306
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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