LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXM121R

PC in special effects colors. Metallic and pearlescent additives. 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

All colors are customizable. Refer our ColorXpress tool to check color availability

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Aesthetics/Visual effects
Enhanced mold release
No PFAS intentionally added

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Exteriors
Automotive Lighting
Electrical

Applications

Possible usage of material

Auto Aftermarket
Forward Lighting
Wiring Devices

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

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ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥1.1	mm	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	≥1.1	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	-	-
UV-light, water exposure/immersion	F2	-	UL 746C
UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥0.7	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	106	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	48	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	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	57	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6.2	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	90	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	2340	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	2370	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.2	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	18.2	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

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
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
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 3	≥1.1	mm	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	≥1.1	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

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	120	°C
Drying Time	2 - 4	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	280 - 300	°C
Nozzle Temperature	270 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	280 - 300	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	270 - 290	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Hopper Temperature	60 - 80	°C
Mold Temperature	80 - 100	°C

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	63	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	50	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	50	%	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	21	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
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	140	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	141	°C	ISO 306
*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
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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LEXAN™ VISUALFX™ Resin FXM121R

Product Family

Polymer Family

Processing Technology

Where to buy

Colors

Features

Industry

Applications

Technical Datasheet Data

ELECTRICAL

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

PHYSICAL

THERMAL

ELECTRICAL

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

PHYSICAL

THERMAL

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