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SABIC Innovative Plastics LEXAN® SP1010R 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:
Data for 3.2 mm (1/8 in) samples unless otherwise noted. Data provided by GE Plastics.
| 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 | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 59 MPa | 8560 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 | 6.4 J/cm | 12 ft-lb/in | 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D256 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 115 °C | 239 °F | 6.4 mm sample; ASTM D648 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 107 °C | 225 °F | 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) sample; ASTM D648 | |
| Vicat Softening Point | 126 °C | 259 °F | 5 kg; ASTM D1525 | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 110 °C | 230 °F | UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 100 °C | 212 °F | UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 110 °C | 230 °F | UL 746B | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.1 mm | |
Processing Properties | ||||
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| Processing Temperature | 248 - 271 °C | 478 - 520 °F | Suggested injection molding melt temperature | |
| Mold Temperature | 48 - 82 °C | 118 - 180 °F | ||
| Drying Temperature | 107 °C | 225 °F | ||
| Dry Time | 3 - 4 hour | 3 - 4 hour | 24 hr Max | |
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