SABIC Innovative Plastics LEXAN 940ASR Polycarbonate (North America)
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: Information provided by GE Plastics for their North American product line.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Density | 1.21 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
Water Absorption | 0.15 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 |
Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.35 % | Equilibrium, 73F; ASTM D 570 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 - 0.007 cm/cm | Flow, 0.125 inch; ASTM D 955 |
Melt Flow | 10 g/10 min | 300C/1.2 kgf (O); ASTM D 1238 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Hardness, Rockwell R | 118 | ASTM D 785 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield | 9000 psi | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at Break | 90 % | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Modulus | 325000 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 13200 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 12 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Arc Resistance | Max 60 sec | Tungsten (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 7; ASTM D 495 |
Comparative Tracking Index | 250 - 400 V | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A |
Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 30 - 60 sec | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 2; UL 746A |
High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 15 - 30 arcs | Surface (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A |
High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 80 - 150 mm/min | (+/- 0.125 inch); PLC Code 3; UL 746A |
Thermal Properties |
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Thermal Conductivity | 0.19 W/m-K | ASTM C 177 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 280 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 270 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
Vicat Softening Point | 305 °F | Rate B; ASTM D 1525 |
UL RTI, Electrical | 130 °C | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 120 °C | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 130 °C | UL 746B |
Flammability, UL94 | V-2 | 0.058 in. |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 0.118 in. |
Descriptive Properties | |
Radiant Panel Listing | UL tested | |
UL File Number, USA | E121562 | |
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