S-Plastics Lexan ML4539 resin is Polycarbonate for aircraft applications requiring FAR 25.853a compliance. Injection moldable. Opaque colors.
MECHANICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min | 62 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min | 55 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min | 7 | % | ASTM D 638 |
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min | 90 | % | ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span | 91 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span | 2240 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
IMPACT | Value | Unit | Standard |
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C | 3204 | J/m | ASTM D 4812 |
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C | 640 | J/m | ASTM D 256 |
Tensile Impact, Type "S" | 525 | kJ/m² | ASTM D 1822 |
THERMAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed | 137 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed | 132 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
PHYSICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
Specific Gravity | 1.21 | - | ASTM D 792 |
Specific Volume | 0.83 | cm³/g | ASTM D 792 |
Water Absorption, 24 hours | 0.15 | % | ASTM D 570 |
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | S-Plastics Method |
Melt Flow Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf | 9 | g/10 min | ASTM D 1238 |
FLAME CHARACTERISTICS | Value | Unit | Standard |
FAA Flammability, FAR 25.853 A/B | PASSES | - | FAR 25.853 |
CSA (See File for complete listing) | LS88480 | File No. | CSA LISTED |
Source GMD, last updated:01/04/2000 |
Injection Molding | Value | Unit |
Drying Temperature | 120 | °C |
Drying Time | 3 - 4 | hrs |
Drying Time (Cumulative) | 48 | hrs |
Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
Melt Temperature | 295 - 315 | °C |
Nozzle Temperature | 290 - 310 | °C |
Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 295 - 315 | °C |
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 280 - 305 | °C |
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 270 - 295 | °C |
Mold Temperature | 70 - 95 | °C |
Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Shot to Cylinder Size | 40 - 60 | % |
Vent Depth | 0.025 - 0.076 | mm |
Source GMD, last updated:01/04/2000 | ||
THESE PROPERTY VALUES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR SPECIFICATION PURPOSES. | ||
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR (LOCAL SALES OFFICE) FOR AVAILABILITY IN YOUR REGION | ||
(1) Typical values only. Variations within normal tolerances are possible for various colors. All values are measured after at least 48 hours storage at 23°C/50% relative humidity. All properties, except the melt volume and melt flow rates, are measured on injection molded samples. All samples tested under ISO test standards are prepared according to ISO 294. |
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(2) Only typical data for selection purposes. Not to be used for part or tool design. | ||
(3) This rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions. | ||
(4) Internal measurements according to UL standards. |
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