| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Manufacturer | SABIC Innovative Plastics (GE Plastics) |
| Trade Name | Lexan® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | SABIC Innovative Plastics Lexan® ML4506 PC.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.21 g/cc | 1.21 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.15 % @Time 86400 sec |
0.15 % @Time 24.0 hour |
ASTM D570 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0050 - 0.0070 cm/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm |
0.0050 - 0.0070 in/in @Thickness 0.126 in |
SABIC Method |
| Melt Flow | 10.8 g/10 min @Load 1.20 kg, Temperature 300 °C |
10.8 g/10 min @Load 2.65 lb, Temperature 572 °F |
ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 62.0 MPa | 8990 psi | Type I, 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 90 % | 90 % | Type I, 50 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 91.0 MPa | 13200 psi | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span; ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.24 GPa | 325 ksi | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span; ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 6.40 J/cm | 12.0 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 132 °C @Thickness 6.40 mm |
270 °F @Thickness 0.252 in |
unannealed; ASTM D648 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission, Visible | 90 % | 90 % | transparent; thickness not quantified |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength | 16.7 kV/mm @Thickness 3.20 mm |
424 kV/in @Thickness 0.126 in |
in air; ASTM D149 |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| FAA Flammability, FAR 25.853 A/B | PASS (B) | FAR 25.853 |