The PC is sensitive to chlorinated solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons and strong bases (hydrolysis). Good resistance to dilute acids and water at ambient temperature. Avoid esters and ketones. Sensitive to stress cracking with certain greases.
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Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
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Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 1.25 to 1.50 g/cm³ ASTM D792 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 60 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 2410 to 3450 MPa ASTM D790 |
| Flexural resistance | 90 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 2400 to 3520 MPa ASTM D638 |
| Tensile resistance | 70 MPa |
| Tensile strain | 9.8 to 10 % ASTM D638, Yield |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
Recommended applications
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Household
- Enclosures
- Lighting applications
- Electrical components
- Computer components
- Mobile phones
- Medical/health applications
- Industrial applications
Frequently asked questions
Injection at 270–320 °C, mould at 80–120 °C. Pre-drying is essential: 4–6 hours at 120 °C. Highly susceptible to hydrolysis if damp. High viscosity requires high pressure. Low shrinkage (0.5–0.8 %). Take care with birefringence on optical components.
The PC is recyclable (code 7). Chemical depolymerisation allows for the recovery of BPA and diphenyl carbonate. Mechanical recycling is common in industry but degrades transparency and impact resistance after several cycles.
PC-FDA grades are approved for food contact. Beware of older grades that may contain BPA. Modern BPA-free grades comply with EU regulation 10/2011 for certain uses. Always check the specific grade.
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