LEXAN™ 104 resin

About
UL rated HB. 200 series recommended when V-2 rating required. 7.0 MFR, for thicker sections without sinks. FDA food contact compliant in limited colors. Effective January 15th, 2007 this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HP6NR.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
GenericPolycarbonate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesFood contact compliance,HB
AvailabilitysNorth America
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.20g/cm³ASTM D792
Specific volume0.830cm³/gASTM D792
Density1.19g/cm³ASTM D792
Density1.20g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate ASTM D1238
300℃,1.20kg7.0g/10minASTM D1238
300℃,5.0kg110g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate
300℃,1.2 kg7.00cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate Internal Method
MD0.50 to 0.70%Internal Method
MD:3.2 mm0.50 to 0.70%Internal Method
Shrinkage rate
TD:3.2 mm0.50 to 0.70%Internal Method
Water absorption rate ASTM D570
Saturation, 23 ℃0.35%ISO 62
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.15%ISO 62
24hr0.15%ASTM D570
Equilibrium, 23 ℃0.35%ASTM D570
Equilibrium, 100 ℃0.58%ASTM D570

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
23℃95kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ASTM D256
23℃3200J/mASTM D4812
-30℃140J/mASTM D256
23℃910J/mASTM D256
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ISO 180/1A
-30℃12kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃70kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments ASTM D3763
23℃,Energy at Peak Load64.0JASTM D3763
23℃,Total Energy65.0JASTM D3763
Drop hammer impact
23℃169JASTM D3029
Tensile impact strength630kJ/m²ASTM D1822

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm135ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm137ASTM D648
Hot deformation temperature ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 64 mm span124ISO 75-2/Af
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm124ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm132ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp154ASTM D1525 12
Vicat Softening Temp 
B50143ISO 306
B120140ISO 306/B120
Ball pressure test
75℃Pass IEC 60695-10-2
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
TD:-40~40℃6.0E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
TD:-40~40℃5.7E-51/℃ASTM E831
MD:-40~40℃6.2E-51/℃ASTM E831
MD:-40~95℃6.8E-51/℃ASTM E831
specific heat1250J/kg/℃ASTM C351
Thermal conductivity coefficient0.19W/m/KASTM C177
Relative temperature index
Electrical performance130UL 746
Strength mechanical performance130UL 746
Impact mechanical performance130UL 746

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity> 1.0E+17ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric strength
3.2 mm in air15kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric constant ASTM D150
50 Hz3.17 ASTM D150
60 Hz3.17 ASTM D150
1 MHz2.96 ASTM D150
Dissipation factor ASTM D150
50 Hz9.0E-4 ASTM D150
60 Hz9.0E-4 ASTM D150
1 MHz0.010 ASTM D150
Compared to the leakage tracing indexPLC 2 UL 746
High Arc Burning Index (HAI)PLC 1 UL 746
High voltage arc marking rate
HVTRPLC 2 UL 746
Hot wire ignition
HWIPLC 2 UL 746

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level
1.50 mmHB UL 94

optical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Refractive index1.586 ASTM D542
Transmittance
2540 µm88.0%ASTM D1003
Haze
2540 µm1.0%ASTM D1003

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus2310MPaASTM D638
Tensile modulus2300MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength
fracture75.0MPaISO 527-2/50
fracture68.0MPaASTM D638
yield62.0MPaASTM D638
yield60.0MPaISO 527-2/50
Tensile strain
fracture140%ASTM D638
fracture140%ISO 527-2/50
yield7.0%ASTM D638
yield6.0%ISO 527-2/50
Bending modulus2250MPaISO 178
50 mm span2340MPaASTM D790
bending strength95.0MPaISO 178
bending strength
Yield, 50 mm span97.0MPaASTM D790
Taber abraser
1000 cycles, 1000 g, CS-17 wheels10.0mgASTM D1044
Rockwell hardness ASTM D785
M-level70 ASTM D785
R-level118 ASTM D785

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature121°C
Drying time3.0 to 4.0hr
Drying time, maximum48hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Recommended injection volume40 to 60%
Barrel rear temperature288 to 310°C
Barrel middle temperature299 to 321°C
Barrel front temperature310 to 332°C
Nozzle temperature304 to 327°C
Processing (melt) temperature310 to 332°C
Mold temperature82 to 116°C
Back pressure0.345 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed40 to 70rpm
Vent depth0.025 to 0.076mm

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. Tensile Bar
3. 0.20 in/min
4. Type I, 2.0 in/min
5. 0.051 in/min
6. 0.079 in/min
7. Yield
8. 80*10*4 sp=62mm
9. 80*10*4
10. Type S
11. 80*10*4 mm
12. Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
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