LNP™ ELCRES™ SLX1271D

LNP ELCRES SLX1271D is a low viscosity, weatherable polycarbonate copolymer blend with enhanced UV stabilization available in diffusive colors. It offers the potential for selective plating on PC/ABS in intricate geometries via a 2K molding process. The material is an ideal material for automotive exterior applications.

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

High Flow
No PFAS intentionally added
Weatherable/UV stable

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Exteriors
Lighting

Applications

Possible usage of material

Exterior Trim
Exterior
Forward Lighting
LED Lighting
Lighting

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

Region

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 +23°C*	10	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 0°C*	9	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80103 -30°C*	7	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	8	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm*	7	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Total Energy, 23°C	110	J	ISO 6603-2
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Total Energy, -30°C	108	J	ISO 6603-2
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	239	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, 0°C	99	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	98	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	57	J	ASTM D3763
Instrumented Dart Impact Peak Force, 23°C	5900	N	ASTM D3763

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
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	260 - 280	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	270 - 290	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	280 - 310	°C
Nozzle Temperature	270 - 290	°C
Mold Temperature	80 - 110	°C

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	2256	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	66	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min	68	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6.2	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	115	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	2255	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength, 2 mm/min	97	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	2292	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	65	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	62	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	6.3	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	83	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	2480	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	98	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.21	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/Equilibrium)	0.15	%	ISO 62-4
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	0.32	%	ISO 62-1
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/1.2 kg	16	cm³/10 min	ASTM D1238
Specific Gravity	1.2	-	ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf	18	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Mold Shrinkage, flow	0.75	%	SABIC method

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	123	°C	ISO 75/Af
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	134	°C	ISO 75/Bf
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	138	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	139	°C	ISO 306
CTE, 23°C to 50°C, flow	7.1E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 50°C, xflow	7.2E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	123	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	133	°C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	138	°C	ASTM D1525
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	139	°C	ASTM D1525
CTE, 23°C to 50°C, flow	7.1E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, 23°C to 50°C, xflow	7.2E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831

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