Technical Information
LUPOY PC 1201-15
Polycarbonate Resin
Introduction
LUPOY PC 1201-15 resin is designed for extrusion and injection molding products. It exhibits an excellent
physical property balance of heat resistance, transparency and impact strength.
Main Characteristics
• FDA1
• Low viscosity
• Toys
• Food utensils
Applications
Properties2
Physical
Melt Flow Rate (300 C /1.2 kg)
Density
Mold Shrinkage
Water Absorption @ 24 hrs, 23C
@ equilibrium, 50%RH, 23C
Optical
Refractive Index, nD
Light Transmittance
Haze
Thermal
Deflection Temperature Under Load (DTUL) @ 4 mm
@ 66 psi (0.45 MPa), annealed
@ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), annealed
@ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), unannealed
Vicat Softening Point, 50C /hr, 50N Load
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, @ -40 to 82C
Mechanical
Tensile Yield Strength3
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Elongation at Yield
Elongation at Break
Tensile Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Notched Izod Impact4 @ 23 C
Unnotched Izod Impact @ 23 C
Instrumented Dart Impact5, Total Energy @ 23 C
Rockwell Hardness
Taber Abrasion Resistance6 (Haze)
Ignition Resistance7
UL-94 @ 0.5 mm
UL-94 @ 1.6 mm
UL-94 @ 2.5-2.7 mm
UL-94 @ 3.0 mm
Limiting Oxygen Index
Ball Indentation Temperature
Average Extent of Burning
Electrical
GWT 2.0 mm, 5 second
Comparative Tracking Index @ 2.0 mm
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz
Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz
Volume Resistivity @ 23 C, dry
• Excellent mold release
• Packaging applications
• Bottle and caps
Test
Method
Value
ASTM D 1238
ASTM D 792
ASTM D 955
ASTM D 570
ASTM D 570
15
1.20
0.0050.007
0.15
0.32
ASTM D 542
ASTM D 1003
ASTM D 1003
SI
English
Units
Units
in/in
%
%
15
1,200
0.0050.007
0.15
0.32
g/10 min
kg/m3
mm/mm
%
%
1.586
89
0.71.5
%
%
1.586
89
0.71.5
%
%
ASTM D 1525
ASTM D 696
289
284
260
298
38 x 10-6
F
F
F
F
in/in/F
143
140
127
148
68 x 10-6
C
C
C
C
mm/mm/C
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 790
ASTM D 790
ASTM D 256
ASTM D 256
ASTM D 3763
ASTM D 785
ASTM D 1044
8,700
10,300
6
150
340,000
14,000
350,000
16
No break
770
118
45
psi
psi
%
%
psi
psi
psi
ft-lb/in
MPa
MPa
%
%
MPa
MPa
MPa
J/m
in-lb
R Scale
%
60
71
6
150
2,340
96
2,410
850
No break
87
72
45
ASTM D635
ASTM D635
ASTM D635
ASTM D635
ASTM D 2863
IEC 598-1
ASTM D 635
V-2
V-2
V-2
HB
26
>125
1
%
C
in
V-2
V-2
V-2
HB
26
>125
25
IEC 695-2-1
IEC 112
ASTM D 149
ASTM D 150
ASTM D 150
ASTM D 257
850
250
420
3
0.001
2.0 x 1017
ASTM D 648
g/10 min
Value
C
V
V/mil
-cm
850
250
17
3
0.001
2.0 x 1017
J
M Scale
%
%
C
mm
C
V
KV/mm
-cm
1. When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles LUPOY 1201-15 Polycarbonate resins comply with the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Food Additive Regulations 21
CFR 177.1580 and E.U. Food Contact Regulations. The uses cited above are subject to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and any limitations that are part of the regulations.The regulations
should be consulted for complete details.
2. Typical properties; not to be constructed as specifications.
3. Tensile Test @ 23 °C; 50 mm/min.
4. 0.125 in; 10 mil notch (3.2 mm; 0.25 mm notch).
5. 0.125 in; 8000 ipm (3.2 mm; 203 m/min).
6. 1,000 g; CS-10 F wheel; 500 cycles.
7. These numerical flame spread ratings are small-scale test values and are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other materials under actual fire conditions. UL 94 file: E67171.