| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polycarbonate (PC) , Polycarbonate, Unreinforced, Flame Retardant | 
| Manufacturer | Polymer Technology & Services, LLC (PTS) | 
| Trade Name | Tristar® | 
| Port | Ningbo port,China | 
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF | 
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union | 
| Download PDF | PTS Tristar® PC-10FRN (V) 15 MFI, 5VA, Flame Retardant, UV Stabilized Polycarbonate With Release.pdf  | 
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| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.23 g/cc | 0.0444 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | 
| Water Absorption | 0.18 % | 0.18 % | 24 hours at 73°F; ASTM D570 | 
| Melt Flow | 15           g/10 min @Load 1.20 kg, Temperature 300 °C | 15           g/10 min @Load 2.65 lb, Temperature 572 °F | ASTM D1238 | 
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 120 | 120 | ASTM D785 | 
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 58.6           MPa @Thickness 3.17 mm | 8500           psi @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D638 | 
| Elongation at Break | 75 % @Thickness 3.17 mm | 75 % @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D638 | 
| Flexural Yield Strength | 86.2           MPa @Thickness 3.17 mm | 12500           psi @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D790 | 
| Flexural Modulus | 2.14           GPa @Thickness 3.17 mm | 310           ksi @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D790 | 
| Izod Impact, Notched | 5.87           J/cm @Thickness 3.17 mm | 11.0           ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D256 | 
| Tensile Impact Strength | 443           kJ/m² @Thickness 3.17 mm | 211           ft-lb/in² @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D1822 | 
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 70.2           µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 95.0 °C | 39.0           µin/in-°F @Temperature -40.0 - 203 °F | ASTM E831-06 | 
| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 68.4           µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 95.0 °C | 38.0           µin/in-°F @Temperature -40.0 - 203 °F | ASTM E831-06 | 
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 129 °C | 265 °F | ASTM D648 | 
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 134 °C | 273 °F | ISO 75 | 
| UL RTI, Electrical | 125 °C | 257 °F | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 115 °C | 239 °F | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 125 °C | 257 °F | |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 @Thickness 1.50 mm | V-0 @Thickness 0.0591 in | |
| 5VA @Thickness 2.50 mm | 5VA @Thickness 0.0984 in | Black, Gray, Beige | |
| 5VA @Thickness 3.00 mm | 5VA @Thickness 0.118 in | ||
| Oxygen Index | 37.6 % | 37.6 % | ASTM D2863 | 
| Glow Wire Test | 775 °C | 1430 °F | GWIT | 
| 960 °C | 1760 °F | GWFI | 
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity | 3.00e+15 ohm-cm | 3.00e+15 ohm-cm | 96 hours at 90°C, 50% RH; ASTM D257 | 
| 6.00e+15 ohm-cm | 6.00e+15 ohm-cm | 40 hours at 23°C, 50% RH; ASTM D257 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 24.0           kV/mm @Thickness 3.17 mm | 610           kV/in @Thickness 0.125 in | ASTM D149 | 
| Arc Resistance | 60 - 120 sec | 60 - 120 sec | PLC 6 | 
| Comparative Tracking Index | 250 - 400 V | 250 - 400 V | PLC 2 | 
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 15 - 30           sec @Thickness 1.50 mm | 15 - 30           sec @Thickness 0.0591 in | PLC 3 | 
| 15 - 30           sec @Thickness 2.50 mm | 15 - 30           sec @Thickness 0.0984 in | PLC 3 | |
| 30 - 60           sec @Thickness 3.00 mm | 30 - 60           sec @Thickness 0.118 in | PLC 2 | |
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | 60 - 120           arcs @Thickness 2.50 mm | 60 - 120           arcs @Thickness 0.0984 in | PLC 1 | 
| 60 - 120           arcs @Thickness 3.00 mm | 60 - 120           arcs @Thickness 0.118 in | PLC 1 | |
| >=           120           arcs @Thickness 1.50 mm | >=           120           arcs @Thickness 0.0591 in | PLC 0 | |
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 80.0 - 150 mm/min | 3.15 - 5.91 in/min | PLC 3 | 
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 254 - 274 °C | 490 - 525 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 266 - 277 °C | 510 - 530 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 277 - 293 °C | 530 - 560 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 271 - 293 °C | 520 - 560 °F | |
| Melt Temperature | 282 - 304 °C | 540 - 580 °F | |
| Mold Temperature | 71.1 - 93.3 °C | 160 - 200 °F | |
| Drying Temperature | 121 °C | 250 °F | |
| Dry Time | 4 hour | 4 hour | |
| Injection Pressure | 75.8 - 124 MPa | 11000 - 18000 psi | |
| Back Pressure | 0.345 - 1.38 MPa | 50.0 - 200 psi | 
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments | 
|---|---|---|
| Edge Gate | Slow to Medium | |
| Tab Gate | Medium to Fast | |
| Tunnel Gate | Fast |