LEXAN™ PK2870 resin

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LEXAN PK2870 polycarbonate resin, global grade, MVR (300C/1.2kg) 2 cm3/10min, high viscosity, branched, blow molding, high melt strength, high impact resistance, Available in transparent colors only. FDA 21CFR177.1580, European food contact regulation EC Directive 2002/72/EC. Designed to be a candidate for water bottle applications.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
GenericPolycarbonate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesHigh impact resistance,High Viscosity,Food contact compliance,Good melt strength,Branched polymer structure
AvailabilitysNorth America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.20g/cm³ASTM D792
Density1.20g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate
300℃,1.20kg2.5g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate ISO 1133
300℃,1.2 kg2.00cm³/10minISO 1133
300℃,2.16 kg4.00cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate
MD: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
Equilibrium, 23 ℃0.35%ASTM D570
Equilibrium, 100 ℃0.58%ASTM D570

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength ISO 179/1eA
-30℃50kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
23℃70kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotch Impact strength ISO 179/1eU
-30℃No Break ISO 179/1eU
23℃No Break ISO 179/1eU
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ASTM D256
-30℃150J/mASTM D256
23℃750J/mASTM D256
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ISO 180/1A
-30℃55kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃75kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch ASTM D4812
-30℃No Break ASTM D4812
23℃No Break ASTM D4812
Notched impact strength of cantilever beam ISO 180/1U
-30℃No Break ISO 180/1U
23℃No Break ISO 180/1U
Drop hammer impact
23℃170JASTM D3029

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 64 mm span130ISO 75-2/Af
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm130ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 64 mm span145ISO 75-2/Bf
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm145ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp150ASTM D1525 10
Vicat Softening Temp 
B50149ISO 306
B120150ISO 306/B120
Ball pressure test
125℃Pass IEC 60695-10-2
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
MD:23~80℃7.0E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
MD:-40~95℃7.0E-51/℃ASTM E831
specific heat1250J/kg/℃ASTM C351
Thermal conductivity coefficient0.20W/m/KASTM C177
Thermal conductivity coefficient0.20W/m/KISO 8302

optical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Refractive index1.586 ISO 489
Transmittance
2540 µm88.0%ASTM D1003
Haze
2540 µm< 0.80%ASTM D1003

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus2350MPaASTM D638
Tensile modulus2350MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength
fracture65.0MPaASTM D638
fracture70.0MPaISO 527-2/50
yield62.0MPaASTM D638
yield65.0MPaISO 527-2/50
Tensile strain
fracture> 70%ASTM D638
fracture> 70%ISO 527-2/50
yield7.0%ASTM D638
yield7.0%ISO 527-2/50
Bending modulus2300MPaISO 178
50 mm span2300MPaASTM D790
bending strength95.0MPaISO 178
bending strength
Yield, 50 mm span93.0MPaASTM D790
Rockwell hardness
R-level120 ISO 2039-2

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