PC SABIC (Formerly GE) 945NC

Material Introduction: PC SABIC (Formerly GE) 945NC is a halogen‑free flame‑retardant, translucent polycarbonate material. It is well‑known for its outstanding flame retardancy, favorable mechanical performance and eco‑friendly characteristics.

Main Applications

Electronic & Electrical Components: This is its core application field, including flame‑retardant parts such as switches, relay housings, wire terminals, sockets and electrical appliance housings.
Household Appliances: Housings and internal structural components for home appliances.
Lighting Equipment: Housings and diffuser covers for lighting fixtures.
Automotive Industry: Under‑hood automotive components, electronic display housings, etc.
Other Industrial Fields: Fluid handling, lawn & garden equipment, outdoor applications and so on.

Physical & Mechanical Properties

Property Category	Performance Parameter	Test Standard	Value / Range	Unit
Physical Properties	Density	ISO 1183	1.20	g/cm³
	Melt Volume‑Flow Rate (MVR)	ISO 1133 (300°C / 1.2 kg)	10.0	cm³/10min
	Melt Mass‑Flow Rate (MFR)	ASTM D1238	10	g/10 min
	Molding Shrinkage (Flow Direction)	Internal Method	0.50‑0.70	%
	Water Absorption (Saturated, 23°C)	ISO 62	0.35	%
	Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH)	ISO 62	0.15	%
Mechanical Properties	Tensile Modulus	ISO 527‑2	2350	MPa
	Tensile Stress (Yield)	ISO 527‑2	63.0	MPa
	Tensile Stress (Break)	ISO 527‑2	65.0	MPa
	Tensile Strain (Yield)	ISO 527‑2	6.0	%
	Tensile Strain (Break)	ISO 527‑2	85‑100	%
	Flexural Modulus	ISO 178	2300	MPa
	Flexural Stress	ISO 178	90.0	MPa
	Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	ISO 179/1eA	73	kJ/m²
	Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)	ISO 179/1eA	14	kJ/m²
	Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	ISO 180/1A	70	kJ/m²
	Ball‑Pressure Hardness	ISO 2039‑1	95.0	MPa
Thermal Properties	Heat‑Distortion Temperature (1.8 MPa, Unannealed)	ISO 75‑2/Ae	125	°C
	Heat‑Distortion Temperature (0.45 MPa, Unannealed)	ISO 75‑2/Be	136	°C
	Vicat Softening Temperature (B50)	ISO 306	141	°C
	Vicat Softening Temperature (B120)	ISO 306	142	°C
	Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Flow Direction)	ISO 11359‑2	7.0E‑5	cm/cm/°C
	Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Transverse Direction)	ISO 11359‑2	7.0E‑5	cm/cm/°C
	Relative Temperature Index (RTI Elec)	UL 746	130	°C
	Relative Temperature Index (RTI Imp)	UL 746	120	°C
	Relative Temperature Index (RTI Str)	UL 746	125	°C
	Thermal Conductivity	ISO 8302	0.20	W/m/K
Electrical Properties	Surface Resistivity	IEC 60093	＞1.0E+15	Ω
	Volume Resistivity	IEC 60093	＞1.0E+15	Ω·cm
	Dielectric Strength (3.20 mm)	IEC 60243‑1	17	kV/mm
	Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz)	IEC 60250	2.70	‑
	Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)	IEC 60250	2.70	‑
	Dissipation Factor (50/60 Hz)	IEC 60250	0.001	‑
	Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)	IEC 60250	0.010	‑
	Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)	IEC 60112	225	V
Flame Retardant Performance	UL94 Rating (1.0 mm)	UL 94	V‑0	‑
	UL94 Rating (1.5 mm)	UL 94	V‑0	‑
	UL94 Rating (3.0 mm)	UL 94	5VA	‑
	Glow‑Wire Flammability Index (GWFI, 1.0 mm)	IEC 60695‑2‑12	960	°C
	Glow‑Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT, 1.0 mm)	IEC 60695‑2‑13	875	°C
	Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)	ISO 4589‑2	35	%

Injection Molding Processing Parameters

Processing Stage	Process Parameter	Suggested Value / Range	Unit	Remarks
Pre‑drying	Drying Temperature	120	°C	‑
	Drying Time	2‑4	h	‑
	Max. Allowable Moisture Content	≤ 0.02	%	‑
Injection Temperature	Rear Barrel Temperature	260‑280	°C	‑
	Middle Barrel Temperature	270‑290	°C	‑
	Front Barrel Temperature	280‑310	°C	‑
	Nozzle Temperature	270‑290	°C	‑
	Melt Temperature	280‑310	°C	‑
	Mold Temperature	80‑110	°C	‑
Injection Pressure & Speed	Back Pressure	0.3‑0.7	MPa	‑
	Screw Speed	40‑70	rpm	‑
Other Parameters	Injection Shot Size (% of barrel capacity)	40‑60	%	‑
	Vent Groove Depth	0.025‑0.076	mm	‑

Disclaimer: All above data is for reference only.