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SABIC Innovative Plastics LEXAN® ML1288 PC, Unfilled, Flame-Retarded
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 provided by GE Plastics. This product grade was removed from GE's database of standard products in 1998.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.2 g/cc | 0.0434 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.15 % | 0.15 % | 24 hrs at 23°C; ASTM D570 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 - 0.007 cm/cm | 0.005 - 0.007 in/in | at 3.2 mm. | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 62 MPa | 8990 psi | ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 125 % | 125 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.343 GPa | 340 ksi | ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 96 MPa | 13900 psi | ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 6.9 J/cm | 12.9 ft-lb/in | 23°C (73.4°F) | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 129 °C | 264 °F | ASTM D648 | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 125 °C | 257 °F | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 115 °C | 239 °F | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 125 °C | 257 °F | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | V-2 | V-2 | 1.1 mm | |
Processing Properties | ||||
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| Processing Temperature | 282 - 304 °C | 540 - 579 °F | melt temperature | |
| Mold Temperature | 71 - 93 °C | 160 - 199 °F | ||
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