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What is SABIC polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate, an amorphous polymer, offers a unique combination of toughness with exceptional impact strength. It also exhibits high optical clarity, excellent creep, and high temperature resistance. LEXAN™ Resin. LEXAN™ FR Resins.
What is the difference between LEXAN and polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate is sometimes called Lexan (a trademarked name by GE Plastics) or Makrolon. Though polycarbonate sheets on average cost about 35% more than acrylic, that extra investment may be worth it if you're looking for a material with unmatched impact resistance and durability.
Is LEXAN medical grade?
LEXAN™ Healthcare Resin HP4R Biocompatible (ISO10993 or USP Class VI) grade for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications.
Is LEXAN A RoHS?
All our film products are RoHS and REACH-certified and UL certifications can be found under the UL global database.
Does Lexan crack easily?
LEXAN: Pros & Cons Polycarbonate is less rigid than acrylic plexiglass, meaning it does not crack when drilled, and can be bent without heating (cold bending). It is highly resistant to acids and chemicals, such as gasoline. It has a low level of flammability, which is essential in certain industries.
Which is stronger Plexiglass or Lexan?
Overall Strength Lexan is the strongest and can withstand impacts to such a degree that it won't crack. Instead, it displays resistance by bending. Plexiglass is still quite strong, but it may crack or chip, given enough time or impact. That's because it's a little less rigid than Lexan.
Is Lexan FDA approved?
Lexan™ 9440/9444 is formulated to meet the requirements of specialty applications as food handling/contact, medical device/apparatus, and other clean room needs. Lexan™ 9440/9444 sheet complies with FDA food additive regulations (21 CFR 177.1580) and meets USP-VI criteria.
What is medical grade polycarbonate?
Best-in-class chemical resistance Makrolon® Rx3440 polycarbonate, a medical polycarbonate from Covestro, offers superior durability and chemical resistance to help prevent cracking so that healthcare professionals can more safely deliver oncology and other drugs to patients.
What is Lexan resin?
Lexan is a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic. In a nutshell, what that means is that it's a solid substance that can deform in extreme heat (typically 147 degrees Celsius, or 297 degrees Fahrenheit) and whose molecules are comprised of repeating subunits.
Where is Lexan made?
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaLexan is a trademarked brand of polycarbonate, which are amorphous thermoplastic polymers that are now produced by SABIC, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The brand name Lexan was actually created in 1960 by General Electric, which later created its own plastics division in the 1970s.
Who makes Makrolon?
CovestroCovestro developed new grades of Makrolon® polycarbonate and Bayblend® polycarbonate blends made from post-consumer recycled plastics. It has been broadly used in consumer electronic devices, such as laptops and mobile phone chargers.
What is high viscosity polycarbonate?
Unfilled Molding and Extrusion Resins, High Viscosity PC is a subcategory of Polycarbonate. The additative is added during the manufacturing process. Its flexural modulus ranges from 330 to 340 MPa. Its tensile strength ranges from 9100 to 10500 MPa at break.
What is stronger polycarbonate or Lexan?
If you're looking for a sturdier component, a Polycarbonate sheet has more strength when compared to Plexiglas. In comparison to glass, while Plexiglass is 17 times more resistant, Lexan is 250 times more resistant.
Does clear polycarbonate turn yellow?
Unlike acrylic though, the colour clarity of polycarbonate does diminish over time and will adopt a yellow hue with prolonged exposure to the UV rays.
What is more scratch resistant polycarbonate or acrylic?
Polycarbonate offers much more resilience than acrylic, making it ideal for highly demanding applications like bullet-resistant windows. Acrylic has a high gloss finish and is more transparent, making it ideal for display cases. Acrylic is also easier to crack, while polycarbonate is easier to scratch.
Does polycarbonate crack when drilled?
Polycarbonate (or PC) is available in two types: solid and twin wall polycarbonate. The twin wall type is, in fact, unsuitable for drilling: because of the internal stresses, it will quickly crack or break. Drilling it is not impossible, but great caution is required.
What is Lexan EXL4019?
PC Copolymer, Glass, Mold Release, High Impact, Opaque,#N#LEXAN EXL4019 is an opaque 9% Glass Fiber (GF) reinforced polycarbonate (PC) siloxane copolymer resin for injection molding (IM) applications requiring improved stiffness. This resin also offers improved ductility over conventional GF reinforced PC resins in combination with medium flow characteristics and excellent processability with opportunities for shorter IM cycle times when compared to standard PC. LEXAN EXL4019 resin is a product that may be an excellent candidate for a wide variety of applications. Available in limited colors only. Europe Asia Americas
What is a CXT17 resin?
High Heat PC Copolymer, Transparent.#N#LEXAN™ CXT17 Resin is a High Heat Polycarbonate Copolymer Resin with Vicat of 170°C and crystal clear transparency. This resin is optimized to have a broad processing window with limited yellowing. It is available in limited transparent colors. Europe Asia Americas
What is a 20% glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate?
20% glass fiber reinforced, medium flow, impact modified#N#LEXAN EXL4412 copolymer is a 20% glass fiber reinforced Polycarbonate Copolymer, medium flow, impact modified, injection moldable grade. EXL4412 is available in opaque colors only and is an excellent candidate for a broad range of applications that require a combination of stiffness and ductility. Europe Asia Americas
What is a PC/Siloxane copolymer?
UV stabilized. High flow.#N#LEXAN EXL1132 polycarbonate (PC) siloxane copolymer resin is a high flow, UV stabilized injection molding grade. This resin offers good low temperature (-20 C) ductility in combination with high flow characteristics and excellent processability with opportunities for shorter IM cycle times compared to standard PC. LEXAN EXL1132 resin is a general purpose product available in a wide range of opaque colors and may be an excellent candidate for a broad range of applications. Europe Asia Americas
What is PPC+EXL?
PPC+EXL, Mold Release, Heat Stabilized, High Impact, Op aque.#N#High heat polycarbonate copolymer blend with an excellent balance of heat resistance, processability, and impact strength. Available in a range of opaque colors. Americas
What is XHT3146?
XHT3146 is a high mold release version of XHT3141 high heat polycarbonate copolymer.#N #XHT3146 is a high mold release version of XHT3141 high heat polycarbonate copolymer. It is available in a range of opaque and limited transparent colors. Europe Asia Americas
What is a high flow polycarbonate?
High heat polycarbonate copolymer.#N#XHT5141 is a high flow, high heat polycarbonate copolymer with a haze onset of 185C. It is available in a range of opaque colors. Europe Asia Americas