PC Formosa‑Idemitsu IR1900CB
PC Formosa‑Idemitsu IR1900CB
Material Introduction: PC Formosa‑Idemitsu IR1900CB is a food‑contact grade, high‑flow, transparent and easy‑to‑demold polycarbonate material. Featuring balanced mechanical properties, heat resistance, electrical insulation and excellent demolding performance, it is widely used in food containers, medical packaging, electronic & electrical housings and other fields.
Main Applications
- Food‑Contact Articles: Tableware, water cups, bottles, containers and other products.
- Healthcare Products: Medical packaging, contact lens cases, etc.
- Electronics & Electrical: Relay housings, lamp shades, timer housings and other components.
- Others: Eyeglass lenses, explosion‑proof gloves, etc.
Physical & Mechanical Properties
| Property Category | Performance Parameter | Test Standard | Value / Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Properties | Density | ISO 1183 | 1.20 | g/cm³ |
| Melt Mass‑Flow Rate (MFR) | ISO 1133 (300°C / 1.2 kg) | 16.0‑22.0 | g/10 min | |
| Water Absorption (23°C, 24hr) | ISO 62 | 0.22‑0.25 | % | |
| Molding Shrinkage (Flow Direction) | ASTM D955 | 0.50‑0.70 | % | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile Strength (Yield) | ISO 527‑2 | ＞60 | MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Break) | ISO 527‑2 | ＞63 | MPa | |
| Elongation at Break | ISO 527‑2 | ＞90 | % | |
| Flexural Strength | ISO 178 | ＞85 | MPa | |
| Flexural Modulus | ISO 178 | ＞2200 | MPa | |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C) | ISO 179/1eA | ＞65 | kJ/m² | |
| Rockwell Hardness (M‑scale) | ISO 2039‑2 | 50 | ‑ | |
| Thermal Properties | Heat‑Distortion Temperature (1.8 MPa, Unannealed) | ISO 75‑2/Af | 125 | °C |
| Heat‑Distortion Temperature (0.45 MPa, Unannealed) | ISO 75‑2/Bf | 139 | °C | |
| Electrical Properties | Volume Resistivity | IEC 60093 | ＞1.0E+16 | Ω·cm |
| Dielectric Strength (1.6 mm) | IEC 60243‑1 | 28‑30 | kV/mm | |
| Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) | ASTM D150 | 2.91 | ‑ | |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | ASTM D150 | 2.85 | ‑ | |
| Flame Retardant Performance | UL94 Rating (0.8 mm) | UL 94 | V‑2 | ‑ |
| UL94 Rating (3.0 mm) | UL 94 | HB | ‑ |
Injection Molding Processing Parameters
| Processing Stage | Process Parameter | Suggested Value / Range | Unit | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre‑drying | Drying Temperature | 110‑120 | °C | Critical requirement |
| Drying Time | 4‑8 | h | Ensure moisture content＜0.02% | |
| Injection Temperature | Rear Barrel Temperature | 210‑240 | °C | ‑ |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 230‑280 | °C | ‑ | |
| Front Barrel Temperature | 240‑285 | °C | ‑ | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 240‑250 | °C | ‑ | |
| Melt Temperature | 280‑310 | °C | Do not exceed 320°C | |
| Mold Temperature | 80‑100 | °C | ‑ | |
| Injection Pressure & Speed | Injection Pressure (screw‑type) | 80‑130 | MPa | ‑ |
| Holding Pressure | 50%‑80% of injection pressure | MPa | Adjust according to product structure | |
| Injection Speed | Medium | ‑ | Take advantage of its high flowability | |
| Other Parameters | Screw Speed | 28 (example value) | rpm | ‑ |
| Back Pressure | Moderate (0.3‑0.7 recommended) | MPa | Beneficial for melt homogenization |
Disclaimer: All above data is for reference only.
