LEXAN* 

925U Resin
SABIC Innovative Plastics - Polycarbonate  Tuesday, March 17, 2009

General Information
Product Description
Lexan* 925U Polycarbonate (PC) resin is a non-filled, injection moldable grade. This non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant PC has an
UL-94 V0 rating and is UV stabilized, providing additional weathering capability. Lexan 925U resin is available in opaque color options and is a
general-purpose resin that is an excellent candidate for a wide variety of applications.
General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
Availability • North America
Additive • Ignition Resistant • UV Stabilizer
Features • Bromine Free • Flame Retardant
• Chlorine Free • General Purpose
Uses • General Purpose
Appearance • Colors Available • Opaque
Forms • Pellets
Processing Method • Injection Molding

ASTM and ISO Properties 1

Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Specific Gravity 1.19   1.19   ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (300°C/1.2 kg) 14 g/10 min 14 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.126 in (3.20 mm)) 0.0060 to 0.0080 in/in 0.60 to 0.80 % ASTM D955
Mechanical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Tensile Modulus 2 329000 psi 2270 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Strength 3     ASTM D638
Yield 8990 psi 62.0 MPa  
Break 9430 psi 65.0 MPa  
Tensile Elongation 3     ASTM D638
Yield 6.0 % 6.0 %  
Break 130 % 130 %  
Flexural Modulus 4 (1.97 in (50.0 mm) Span) 339000 psi 2340 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Strength 4     ASTM D790
Yield, 1.97 in (50.0 mm) Span 14600 psi 101 MPa  
Impact Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F (23°C)) 15.0 ft·lb/in 801 J/m ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact     ASTM D3763
73°F (23°C), Total Energy 646 in·lb 73.0 J  
Thermal Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load     ASTM D648
66 psi (0.45 MPa), Unannealed, 0.126 in (3.20 mm) 279 °F 137 °C  
264 psi (1.8 MPa), Unannealed, 0.126 in (3.20 mm) 259 °F 126 °C  
Vicat Softening Temperature 289 °F 143 °C ASTM D1525 5
CLTE     ASTM E831
Flow: -40 to 104°F (-40 to 40°C) 0.000037 in/in/°F 0.000067 cm/cm/°C  
Transverse: -40 to 104°F (-40 to 40°C) 0.000037 in/in/°F 0.000067 cm/cm/°C  

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Electrical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method

Arc Resistance (PLC) 6 PLC 7   PLC 7   ASTM D495
Flammability Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Flame Rating - UL     UL 94
0.0315 in (0.800 mm) V-2   V-2    
0.0598 in (1.52 mm) V-0   V-0    
Glow Wire Flammability Index     IEC 60695-2-12
0.0394 in (1.00 mm) 1760 °F 960 °C  
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature     IEC 60695-2-13
0.0394 in (1.00 mm) 1610 °F 875 °C  
UL 746 Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
RTI Str 266 °F 130 °C UL 746
RTI Imp 248 °F 120 °C UL 746
RTI Elec 266 °F 130 °C UL 746
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) (PLC) PLC 3   PLC 3   UL 746
High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR) (PLC)     UL 746
-- PLC 3   PLC 3    
Hot-wire Ignition (HWI) (PLC) PLC 2   PLC 2   UL 746
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI) (PLC) PLC 2   PLC 2   UL 746
Outdoor Suitability f1   f1   UL 746C

Processing Information
Injection Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)
Drying Temperature 250 °F 121 °C  
Drying Time 3.0 to 4.0 hr 3.0 to 4.0 hr  
Drying Time, Maximum 48 hr 48 hr  
Suggested Max Moisture 0.020 % 0.020 %  
Suggested Shot Size 40 to 60 % 40 to 60 %  
Rear Temperature 510 to 550 °F 266 to 288 °C  
Middle Temperature 530 to 570 °F 277 to 299 °C  
Front Temperature 550 to 590 °F 288 to 310 °C  
Nozzle Temperature 540 to 580 °F 282 to 304 °C  
Processing (Melt) Temp 550 to 590 °F 288 to 310 °C  
Mold Temperature 160 to 200 °F 71.1 to 93.3 °C  
Back Pressure 50.0 to 100 psi 0.345 to 0.689 MPa  
Screw Speed 40 to 70 rpm 40 to 70 rpm  
Vent Depth 0.0010 to 0.0030 in 0.025 to 0.076 mm  

Notes
1 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2 2.0 in/min (50 mm/min)
3 Type I, 2.0 in/min (50 mm/min)
4 0.051 in/min (1.3 mm/min)
5 Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
6 Tungsten Electrode

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