SABIC Innovative Plastics LEXAN® SP1210R Polycarbonate, Unfilled, Injection Grade
Subcategory: Polycarbonate; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.
Material Notes: Impact Modified Data for 3.2 mm (1/8 in) samples unless otherwise noted. Data provided by GE Plastics.
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Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.18 g/cc | 0.0426 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
Water Absorption | 0.13 % | 0.13 % | 24 hrs; 20°C; ASTM D570 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 - 0.007 cm/cm | 0.005 - 0.007 in/in | 3.2 mm sample |
Melt Flow | 16 g/10 min | 16 g/10 min | 300°C/1.2kg; ASTM D1238 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 60 MPa | 8700 psi | ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 110 % | 110 % | ASTM D638 |
Modulus of Elasticity | 2.1 GPa | 305 ksi | ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 2.4 GPa | 348 ksi | 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D790 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 90 MPa | 13100 psi | ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 8.5 J/cm | 15.9 ft-lb/in | 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D256 |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 116 °C | 241 °F | 6.4 mm sample; ASTM D648 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 110 °C | 230 °F | 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) sample; ASTM D648 |
Vicat Softening Point | 131 °C | 268 °F | 5 kg; ASTM D1525 |
UL RTI, Electrical | 75 °C | 167 °F | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 75 °C | 167 °F | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 75 °C | 167 °F | UL 746B |
Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.1 mm |
Processing Properties |
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Processing Temperature | 282 - 304 °C | 540 - 579 °F | Suggested injection molding melt temperature |
Mold Temperature | 71 - 93 °C | 160 - 199 °F | |
Drying Temperature | 121 °C | 250 °F | |
Dry Time | 3 - 4 hour | 3 - 4 hour | 48 hr Max |
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