S-Plastics Lexan PD3979 resin is an extrusion blow moulding grade especially developed for refillable containers for water, juices and milk. It offers high melt strength and impact resistance and is in compliance with FDA andEuropean regulations concerning food contact applications.
| TYPICAL PROPERTIES (1) | |||
| MECHANICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
| Taber Abrasion, CS-17, 1 kg | 20 | mg/1000cy | S-Plastics Method |
| Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min | 60 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress, break, 50 mm/min | 55 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min | 80 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min | 2300 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min | 90 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min | 2300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Hardness, H358/30 | 95 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| THERMAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
| CTE, 23°C to 80°C, flow | 7.E-05 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| CTE, 23°C to 80°C, xflow | 7.E-05 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C | PASSES | - | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50 | 140 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120 | 143 | °C | ISO 306 |
| HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm | 136 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Edgew 120*10*4 sp=100mm | 124 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| PHYSICAL | Value | Unit | Standard |
| Mold Shrinkage on Tensile Bar, flow (2) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | S-Plastics Method |
| Density | 1.2 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 300°C/2.16 kg | 7 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Source GMD, last updated:09/26/2000 | |||
| Parameter | ||
| Extrusion Blow Molding | Value | Unit |
| Drying Temperature | 120 | °C |
| Drying Time | 2 - 4 | hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature (Parison) | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature | 60 - 80 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature | 260 - 290 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Accumulator Temperature | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 60 - 80 | °C |
| Die Temperature | 260 - 280 | °C |
| Source GMD, last updated:09/26/2000 | ||
| 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. | ||
| (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. | ||
For more information please download the datesheet | |
 | S-Plastics Lexan PD3979.pdf |
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