| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polycarbonate (PC) , Polycarbonate, Optical Grade | 
| Manufacturer | |
| Trade Name | |
| Port | Shanghai port,China | 
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF | 
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union | 
| Download PDF | Covestro Makrolon® CD 2005 Polycarbonate, Optical/Compact Disc Grade
      
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| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com | 
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.20 g/cc | 0.0434 lb/in³ | |
| Water Absorption | 0.35 % | 0.35 % | Saturation in water | 
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.15 % | 0.15 % | Equilibrium at 50% RH | 
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.35 % | 0.35 % | |
| Melt Flow | 60           g/10 min @Load 1.20 kg, Temperature 300 °C | 60           g/10 min @Load 2.65 lb, Temperature 572 °F | 
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 60.0 MPa | 8700 psi | |
| Elongation at Break | >= 50 % | >= 50 % | Nominal | 
| Elongation at Yield | 6.0 % | 6.0 % | |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.30 GPa | 334 ksi | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | 
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 70.0           µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C | 38.9           µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F | |
| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 70.0           µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C | 38.9           µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 137 °C | 279 °F | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 122 °C | 252 °F | |
| Vicat Softening Point | 143 °C | 289 °F | |
| Glass Transition Temp, Tg | 145 °C | 293 °F | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 75.0           °C @Thickness 0.710 mm | 167           °F @Thickness 0.0280 in | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 75.0           °C @Thickness 0.710 mm | 167           °F @Thickness 0.0280 in | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 75.0           °C @Thickness 0.710 mm | 167           °F @Thickness 0.0280 in | |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-2 @Thickness 0.710 mm | V-2 @Thickness 0.0280 in | 
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.583 | 1.583 | DIN 5026-1 | 
| Transmission, Visible | >= 89 % @Thickness 1.00 mm | >= 89 % @Thickness 0.0394 in | ISO 489-A | 
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity | >= 1.00e+15 ohm-cm | >= 1.00e+15 ohm-cm | |
| Surface Resistance | 1.00e+15 ohm | 1.00e+15 ohm | |
| Dielectric Strength | 30.0 kV/mm | 762 kV/in | 
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Temperature | 305 - 335 °C | 581 - 635 °F |