Makrolon® LED5302

/ MVR (300 °C/1.2 kg) 12 cm³/10 min; medium viscosity; UV stabilized; injection molding; optical lenses

ISO Shortname PC

Property Test Condition Unit Standard typical Value

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Rheological properties
Melt volume-flow rate 300 °C/ 1.2 kg cm³/10 min ISO 1133 12
Melt mass-flow rate g/10 min ISO 1133 13
C Molding shrinkage, parallel 60x60x2 mm³ % ISO 294-4 0.7
C Molding shrinkage, normal 60x60x2 mm³ % ISO 294-4 0.75

Mechanical properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)

C Tensile modulus 1 mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 2400
C Yield stress 50 mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 63
C Yield strain 50 mm/min % ISO 527-1,-2 6
Stress at break 50 mm/min MPa ISO 527-1,-2 70
Strain at break 50 mm/min % b.o. ISO 527-1,-2 120
Flexural modulus 2 mm/min MPa ISO 178 2350
Flexural strength 2 mm/min MPa ISO 178 98
Flexural strain at flexural strength 2 mm/min % ISO 178 7
Flexural stress at 3.5 % strain 2 mm/min MPa ISO 178 73
C Charpy impact strength 23 °C kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU N
Izod notched impact strength 23 °C kJ/m² ISO 21305/based on ISO 70P
180/A
Izod notched impact strength 0 °C kJ/m² ISO 21305/based on ISO 70P
180/A
Izod notched impact strength -10 °C kJ/m² ISO 21305/based on ISO 70P
180/A
Izod notched impact strength -30 °C kJ/m² ISO 21305/based on ISO 14C
180/A
C Puncture impact properties - maximum force 23 °C N ISO 6603-2 5500
C Puncture impact properties - maximum force -30 °C N ISO 6603-2 6400
C Puncture energy 23 °C J ISO 6603-2 65
C Puncture energy -30 °C J ISO 6603-2 73

Thermal properties
C Temperature of deflection under load 1.80 MPa °C ISO 75-1,-2 125
C Temperature of deflection under load 0.45 MPa °C ISO 75-1,-2 140
C Vicat softening temperature 50 N; 50 °C/h °C ISO 306 147
Vicat softening temperature 50 N; 120 °C/h °C ISO 306 148
C Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, parallel 23 to 55 °C -4
10 /K ISO 11359-1,-2 0.65

C Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, normal 23 to 55 °C -4

10 /K ISO 11359-1,-2 0.65

C Burning behavior UL 94 [UL recognition] 0.75 mm Class UL 94 V-2

Relative temperature index (Tensile strength) °C UL 746B 125
Relative temperature index (Tensile impact strength) °C UL 746B 115
Relative temperature index (Electric strength) °C UL 746B 125
Glow wire test (GWFI) 0.8 mm °C IEC 60695-2-12 875
Glow wire test (GWFI) 3.0 mm °C IEC 60695-2-12 900
Glow wire test (GWIT) 0.8 mm °C IEC 60695-2-13 900
Glow wire test (GWIT) 3.0 mm °C IEC 60695-2-13 930

Other properties (23 °C)

C Density kg/m³ ISO 1183-1 1190

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Material specific properties

Refractive index Procedure A - ISO 489 1.585
Haze 1 mm % ISO 14782 <0.3
Haze 2 mm % ISO 14782 <0.3
Haze 4 mm % ISO 14782 <0.3
Luminous transmittance (clear transparent materials) 1 mm % ISO 13468-2 90
C Luminous transmittance (clear transparent materials) 2 mm % ISO 13468-2 90
Luminous transmittance (clear transparent materials) 3 mm % ISO 13468-2 90
Luminous transmittance (clear transparent materials) 4 mm % ISO 13468-2 89.5
Yellowness index (clear transparent materials) 1 mm - ASTM E313 <1
Yellowness index (clear transparent materials) 2 mm - ASTM E313 1
Yellowness index (clear transparent materials) 3 mm - ASTM E313 <1.2

Processing conditions for test specimens

C Injection molding - Melt temperature °C ISO 294 300
C Injection molding - Mold temperature °C ISO 294 80
C Injection molding - Injection velocity mm/s ISO 294 200

Recommended processing and drying conditions

Melt temperatures °C - 280 - 320
Standard Melt temperature °C - 300
Barrel Temperatures - Rear °C - 250 - 260
Barrel Temperatures - Middle °C - 270 - 280
Barrel Temperatures - Front °C - 280 - 290
Barrel Temperatures - Nozzle °C - 290 - 300
Mold Temperatures °C - 80 - 120
Hold Pressure (% of injection pressure) % - 50 - 75
Plastic Back Pressure (specific) bar - 50 - 150
Peripheral Screw Speed m/s - 0.05 - 0.2
Shot-to-Cylinder Size % - 30 - 70
Dry Air Drying Temperature °C - 120
Dry Air Drying Time h - 2-3
Moisture Content max. (%) % - <= 0.02
Vent Depth mm - 0.025 - 0.075

C These property characteristics are taken from the CAMPUS plastics data bank and are based on the international catalogue of basic data for
plastics according to ISO 10350.
Impact properties: N = non-break, P = partial break, C = complete break

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Disclaimer
Information Impact properties
Impact properties: N = non-break, P = partial break, C = complete break
Typical value
These values are typical values only. Unless explicitly agreed in written form, the do not constitute a binding material specification or warranted values. Values may be affected by the design of the
mold/die, the processing conditions and coloring/pigmentation of the product. Unless specified to the contrary, the property values given have been established on standardized test specimens at
room temperature.
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Recommended Processing and Drying Conditions
Barrel temperatures are valid for a standard 3-zone barrel. Temperature set-up for different barrel types may change according to configuration. Values for hold pressure as percentage of
injection pressure may vary depending on, amongst others, part geometry, injection molding machine and injection mold. Drying conditions are for dry air dryers only. Drying times and drying
temperatures may differ depending on valid dryer type. Further information is provided by your local Covestro support as well as in the following brochures: Injection Molding of High Quality
Molded Parts - Drying; Determining the Dryness of Makrolon by TVI Test; The fundamentals of shrinkage in thermoplastics; Shrinkage and deformation of glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics [...].
https://www.plastics.covestro.com/Library/Overview.aspx
Disclaimer shrinkage data
Shrinkage data is provided as a reference only, and is based on sample plaques molded under specific, controlled processing conditions. Shrinkage rates in production parts can vary and are
influenced by several variables such as, but not limited to: part design (e.g. part size, thickness and geometry), mold design (e.g. gate type and location, runner design, mold materials, cooling
system), molding conditions (e.g. processing temperature, mold temperature, packing time and pressure, injection speed). We suggest materials be evaluated in existing applicable molds to achieve
the most accurate shrinkage estimation for your specific application and processing practices. The final choice of shrinkage is the responsibility of the user of the material, and should be made
based on your experience and testing results. We shall not be liable for any damage caused by the use of the shrinkage data as provided by us. If you have any questions, pls consult technical
representatives from Covestro.

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