SABIC Innovative Plastics LEXAN® FL400 Polycarbonate, Unfilled, Foam 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: Data for 3.2 mm (1/8 in) samples unless otherwise noted. Data provided by GE Plastics.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Density | 1.2 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
Water Absorption | 0.14 % | 24 hrs; 20°C; ASTM D570 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.006 - 0.008 cm/cm | 6.4 mm sample |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 54 MPa | ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 7 % | ASTM D638 |
Modulus of Elasticity | 2.1 GPa | ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 2.5 GPa | 6.4 mm sample; ASTM D790 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 86 MPa | ASTM D790 |
Electrical Properties |
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Electrical Resistivity | 4e+017 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
Surface Resistance | 1e+017 ohm | |
Dielectric Constant | 2.43 | 1 MHz; ASTM D150 |
Dissipation Factor | 0.0044 | 1 MHz; ASTM D150 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 67 µm/m-°C | ASTM E831 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 137 °C | 6.4 mm sample; ASTM D648 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 126 °C | 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) sample; ASTM D648 |
UL RTI, Electrical | 80 °C | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 80 °C | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 80 °C | UL 746B |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 3.2 mm |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 5V at 3.2 mm. |
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