| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polycarbonate (PC) , Polycarbonate, Optical Grade | 
| 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-10R-CL(V6) 6 MFI UV Stabilized Clear Polycarbonate with Release.pdf  | 
          
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com | 
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.20 g/cc | 0.0434 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | 
| Water Absorption | 0.15 % | 0.15 % | 24 hours at 73°F; ASTM D570 | 
| Melt Flow |           6.0           g/10 min           @Load 1.20 kg, Temperature 300 °C  | 
                  6.0           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 |           62.1           MPa           @Thickness 3.17 mm  | 
                  9010           psi           @Thickness 0.125 in  | 
        ASTM D638 | 
| Elongation at Break |           150 %                     @Thickness 3.17 mm  | 
                  150 %                     @Thickness 0.125 in  | 
        ASTM D638 | 
| Flexural Yield Strength |           96.5           MPa           @Thickness 3.17 mm  | 
                  14000           psi           @Thickness 0.125 in  | 
        ASTM D790 | 
| Flexural Modulus |           2.41           GPa           @Thickness 3.17 mm  | 
                  350           ksi           @Thickness 0.125 in  | 
        ASTM D790 | 
| Izod Impact, Notched |           9.08           J/cm           @Thickness 3.17 mm  | 
                  17.0           ft-lb/in           @Thickness 0.125 in  | 
        ASTM D256 | 
| 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 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 129 °C | 264 °F | ASTM D648 | 
| 137 °C | 279 °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-2                     @Thickness 1.50 mm  | 
                  V-2                     @Thickness 0.0591 in  | 
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| Glow Wire Test | 775 °C | 1430 °F | GWIT | 
| 960 °C | 1760 °F | GWFI | 
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.586 | 1.586 | nD | 
| Haze | 1.0 % | 1.0 % | |
| Transmission, Visible | 89 % | 89 % | 
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
|           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 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 | 288 - 304 °C | 550 - 580 °F | |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 299 - 321 °C | 570 - 610 °F | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 316 - 338 °C | 600 - 640 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 304 - 332 °C | 580 - 630 °F | |
| Melt Temperature | 316 - 343 °C | 600 - 650 °F | |
| Mold Temperature | 82.2 - 116 °C | 180 - 240 °F | |
| Drying Temperature | 121 °C | 250 °F | |
| Dry Time | 3 - 4 hour | 3 - 4 hour | 48 hours max. | 
| Injection Pressure | 110 - 152 MPa | 16000 - 22000 psi | |
| Back Pressure | 0.345 - 1.38 MPa | 50.0 - 200 psi | |
| Clamp Pressure | 27.6 - 68.9 MPa | 4000 - 10000 psi | |
| Shot Size | 40 - 60 % | 40 - 60 % | |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 rpm | 40 - 70 rpm | 
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments | 
|---|---|---|
| Injection Speed- Edge Gate | Slow to Medium | |
| Injection Speed- Tab Gate | Medium to Fast | |
| Injection Speed- Tunnel Gate | Fast |