LEXAN™ BX7241 resin

About
LEXAN BX72141 modified Polycarbonate (PC) resin is an an enhanced performance & processability grade that can be injection molded. This non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant impact modified PC has a UL V0 & 5VA/B flame rating. LEXAN BX7241 resin is an excellent candidate for a wide variety of thin wall applications including enclosures.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
GenericPolycarbonate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesHalogen free,Flame Characteristics,V-2,V-1,V-0,5VA,5VB
AvailabilitysAsia Pacific
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.20g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
260℃,2.16kg18g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate
260℃,2.16 kg18.0cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate
MD:3.2 mm0.40 to 0.60%Internal Method
Water absorption rateISO 62
Saturation, 23 ℃0.20%
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.10%

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus
2500MPaASTM D638
2500MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength
yield67.0MPaASTM D638
yield62.0MPaISO 527-2/50
fracture65.0MPaASTM D638
fracture45.0MPaISO 527-2/50
Tensile strain
yield4.4%ASTM D638
yield4.2%ISO 527-2/50
fracture120%ASTM D638
fracture90%ISO 527-2/50
Bending modulus
50 mm span2450MPaASTM D790
2600MPaISO 178
bending strength
98.0MPaISO 178
99.0MPaISO 178
Yield, 50 mm span107MPaASTM D790
Fracture, 50 mm span105MPaASTM D790

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact StrengthISO 179/1eA
-30℃11kJ/m²
0℃12kJ/m²
23℃37kJ/m²
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
-30℃190J/mASTM D256
0℃420J/mASTM D256
23℃690J/mASTM D256
-30℃11kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
0℃11kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃28kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments
23℃,Total Energy60.0JASTM D3763

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperatureASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm103
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm93.0
Vicat Softening Temp
111ASTM D1525 18
B50109ISO 306
B120112ISO 306/B120
Ball pressure test
75℃PassIEC 60695-10-2
Linear coefficient of thermal expansionASTM E831, ISO 11359-2
MD:-40~40℃5.9E-51/℃
TD:-40~40℃5.9E-51/℃
Relative temperature index80.0UL 746
Electrical performance80.0UL 746
Impact mechanical performance80.0UL 746

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Surface resistivity> 2.0E+15ohmsASTM D257
Volume resistivity> 1.0E+16ohms·cmASTM D257
Compared to the leakage tracing indexPLC 3UL 746
Hot wire ignition
HWIPLC 4UL 746

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant levelUL 94
0.20 mmV-2
0.50 mmV-1
0.60 mmV-0
1.50 mm5VB
3.00 mm5VA
Glowing wire flammability index
0.75 mm960IEC 60695-2-12
Igniting temperature of the hot wireIEC 60695-2-13
1 mm800
1.5 mm825
3 mm825

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature80.0 to 90.0°C
Drying time2.0 to 4.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Hopper temperature60.0 to 80.0°C
Barrel rear temperature230 to 280°C
Barrel middle temperature240 to 290°C
Barrel front temperature250 to 300°C
Nozzle temperature250 to 300°C
Processing (melt) temperature250 to 300°C
Mold temperature60.0 to 85.0°C
Vent depth0.030 to 0.075mm

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. 0.20 in/min
3. Type I, 2.0 in/min
4. 0.051 in/min
5. 0.079 in/min
6. at Break
7. at Yield
8. 80*10*4mm, Cut
9. 80*10*4 mm
10. Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
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