LEXAN™ HP9NR resin

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Low flow polycarbonate. For medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Healthcare management of change, biocompatible (ISO10993 or USP Class VI). EtO and steam sterilizable. For blow molding applications.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
GenericPolycarbonate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesLow liquidity,Steam sterilized,Biocompatible,Ethylene oxide disinfection,HB
AvailabilitysNorth America
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.20g/cm³ASTM D792
Specific volume0.835cm³/gASTM D792
Density1.20g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate
300℃,1.20kg2.5g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate
300℃,1.2 kg2.00cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate
MD:3.2 mm0.50 to 0.70%Internal Method
Water absorption rate ASTM D570
Saturation, 23 ℃0.26%ISO 62
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.10%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℃72kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ASTM D256
-30℃140J/mASTM D256
23℃750J/mASTM D256
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ISO 180/1A
23℃3200J/mASTM D4812
-30℃15kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃54kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments
23℃,Total Energy77.0JASTM D3763
Drop hammer impact
23℃169JASTM D3029

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 64 mm span131ISO 75-2/Af
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm132ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm138ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp157ASTM D1525 10
Vicat Softening Temp 
B50160ISO 306
B120162ISO 306/B120
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
TD:-40~40℃7.0E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
TD:-40~40℃7.0E-51/℃ASTM E831
MD:-40~95℃6.8E-51/℃ASTM E831
MD:-40~40℃7.0E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
specific heat1260J/kg/℃ASTM C351
Thermal conductivity coefficient0.19W/m/KASTM C177
Relative temperature index
Electrical performance80.0UL 746
Strength mechanical performance80.0UL 746
Impact mechanical performance80.0UL 746

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
0.46 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 modulus2130MPaASTM D638
Tensile modulus2300MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength
fracture62.0MPaISO 527-2/50
fracture65.5MPaASTM D638
yield64.0MPaISO 527-2/50
yield62.1MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture110%ASTM D638
fracture100%ISO 527-2/50
yield6.8%ISO 527-2/50
yield7.0%ASTM D638
Bending modulus2100MPaISO 178
50 mm span2340MPaASTM D790
bending strength93.0MPaISO 178
bending strength
Yield, 50 mm span93.1MPaASTM D790
Taber abraser
1000 cycles, 1000 g, CS-17 wheels10.0mgASTM D1044
Rockwell hardness
R-level118 ASTM D785

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal 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 temperature299 to 321°C
Barrel middle temperature310 to 332°C
Barrel front temperature321 to 343°C
Nozzle temperature316 to 338°C
Processing (melt) temperature321 to 343°C
Mold temperature82 to 116°C
Back pressure0.345 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed40 to 70rpm
Vent depth0.025 to 0.076mm
Drying temperature116 to 121°C
Drying time4.0 to 6.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Barrel 1 zone temperature260 to 274°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature260 to 274°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature260 to 274°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature260 to 274°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature260 to 274°C
Connector temperature260 to 274°C
Nozzle temperature268 to 279°C

Notes
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