LEXAN™ Copolymer XHT2146 - Europe

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Description

XHT2146 resin is a high flow, high heat polycarbonate copolymer with improved release performance compared to LEXAN XHT2141 resin. It is available in a range of opaque and limited transparent colors.

This material data has been provided by Sabic.

"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
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Applications

Automotive

Road Vehicle Systems

Car Lighting

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Properties

General

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Density	23.0 °C	1.2 g/cm³ Show Supplier Material materials with Density of 1.2 g/cm³	ISO 1183
Moisture absorption	23.0 °C	0.23 % Show Supplier Material materials with Moisture absorption of 0.23 %	ISO 62 \| (23°C / 50% RH)
Relative density	23.0 °C	1.2 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Relative density of 1.2 [-]	ASTM D 792 \|
Water absorption	23.0 °C	0.3 % Show Supplier Material materials with Water absorption of 0.3 %	ISO 62-1 \| (23°C/saturated)

Mechanical

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Elastic modulus	23.0 °C	2.6 GPa Show Supplier Material materials with Elastic modulus of 2.6 GPa	ISO 527 \| 1 mm/min
Elongation	23.0 °C	90 % Show Supplier Material materials with Elongation of 90 %	ISO 527 \| break, 50 mm/min
Flexural modulus	23.0 °C	2.5 GPa Show Supplier Material materials with Flexural modulus of 2.5 GPa	ISO 178 \| 2 mm/min
Flexural strength	23.0 °C	100 MPa Show Supplier Material materials with Flexural strength of 100 MPa	ISO 178 \| yield, 2 mm/min
Impact strength, Charpy notched	23.0 °C	9 kJ/m² Show Supplier Material materials with Impact strength, Charpy notched of 9 kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA \| V-notch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm, -30°C
Impact strength, Izod notched	23.0 °C	9 kJ/m² Show Supplier Material materials with Impact strength, Izod notched of 9 kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A \| notched 80103, -30°C
Impact strength, Izod notched, ASTM	23.0 °C	75 J/m Show Supplier Material materials with Impact strength, Izod notched, ASTM of 75 J/m	ASTM D 256
Instrumented Impact, Total Energy	23.0 °C	68 J Show Supplier Material materials with Instrumented Impact, Total Energy of 68 J	ASTM D 3763 \| 23°C
Tensile strength	23.0 °C	70 MPa Show Supplier Material materials with Tensile strength of 70 MPa	ISO 527 \| yield, 50 mm/min
Impact strength, Charpy unnotched	ISO 179/1eU \| Unnotch Edgew 80103 sp=62mm, -30°C
Impact strength, Izod unnotched	ISO 180/1U \| 80103, 23°C

Thermal

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Coefficient of thermal expansion	23.0 °C	6E-5 1/K Show Supplier Material materials with Coefficient of thermal expansion of 6E-5 1/K	ISO 11359-2 \| -40°C to 40°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion, transverse	23.0 °C	6E-5 1/K Show Supplier Material materials with Coefficient of thermal expansion, transverse of 6E-5 1/K	ISO 11359-2 \| -40°C to 40°C
Heat deflection temperature		142 - 155 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Heat deflection temperature of 142 - 155 °C
Heat deflection temperature, 0.45 MPa		155 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Heat deflection temperature, 0.45 MPa of 155 °C	ASTM D 648 \| 3.2 mm, unannealed
Heat deflection temperature, 1.80 MPa		142 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Heat deflection temperature, 1.80 MPa of 142 °C	ISO 75/Af \| Flatw 80104 sp=64mm
Vicat softening temperature		160 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Vicat softening temperature of 160 °C	ISO 306 \| Rate B/50

Rheological Properties

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Melt mass-flow rate		46 g/10min Show Supplier Material materials with Melt mass-flow rate of 46 g/10min	ASTM D 1238 \| 330°C/2.16 kgf
Melt volume-flow rate		43 cm³/10min Show Supplier Material materials with Melt volume-flow rate of 43 cm³/10min	ISO 1133 \| MVR at 330°C/2.16kg
Shrinkage	23.0 °C	0.6 % Show Supplier Material materials with Shrinkage of 0.6 %	SABIC method \| 3.2 mm

Technological properties

Property
Application areas	Forward Lighting, Fog Lamp, Rear/Signal Lighting, Medical Device
Availability	Europe,Asia,Americas
Processing methods	Melt Temperature: 290 to 350.0°C Middle - Zone 2 Temperature: 280 to 340.0°C Drying Time: 4 to 6.0hrs Nozzle Temperature: 285 to 345.0°C Front - Zone 3 Temperature: 290 to 350.0°C Mold Temperature: 85 to 130.0°C Drying Temperature: 125°C Vent Depth: 0.025 to 0.08mm Back Pressure: 0.3 to 0.7MPa Rear - Zone 1 Temperature: 270 to 330.0°C Shot to Cylinder Size: 40 to 60.0% Maximum Moisture Content: 0.02% Screw Speed: 40 to 90.0rpm
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