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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Altron™ LSG PC Polycarbonate
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polycarbonate (PC)
Material Notes: Life Science Grade PC stock shapes, made from unfilled PC resin. Pre-assessed for biocompatibility on stock shape for up to 24 hours contact with body tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993 and wetted contact applications in bioprocessing. Outstanding impact resistance, toughness, and dielectric properties, as well as very good mechanical and thermal properties. Good resistance to sterilization via EtO, plasma, gamma- & X-ray irradiation. Not suitable for steam sterilization.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.20 g/ccASTM D792
Water Absorption at Saturation 0.400 %ASTM D570 (17)
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Rockwell M 75.0ASTM D785
Hardness, Shore D 79.0ISO 868
Tensile Strength 74.0 MPaISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Elongation at Yield 6.00 %ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Flexural Strength 103 MPaISO 178 (12)
Compressive Yield Strength 22.0 MPa
@Strain 1.00 %		ISO 604 (10)
 40.0 MPa
@Strain 2.00 %		ISO 604 (10)
 80.0 MPa
@Strain 5.00 %		ISO 604 (10)
Shear Strength 63.0 MPaASTM D732
Charpy Impact, Notched 9.00 kJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eA
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Surface Resistivity per Square 1.00e+14 ohmANSI/ESD STM 11.11
Dielectric Constant 3.17
@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz		ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 28.0 kV/mmIEC 60243-1 (15)
 400 kV/inASTM D149
Dissipation Factor 0.000900
@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz		ASTM D150
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear 39.0 µin/in-°FASTM E-831 (TMA)
 65.0 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 23.0 - 100 °C
 65.0 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 23.0 - 60.0 °C
Thermal Conductivity 0.210 W/m-K
 1.29 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 250 °FContinuous Use Temperature in Air after 20000 hr
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 290 °FASTM D648
Minimum Service Temperature, Air -50.0 °C
Glass Transition Temp, Tg 293 °FDMA- Tan d
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
USP Class VI Yes
 
Chemical Resistance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3) Limited
Acids, Weak Acceptable
Alcohols Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14) Unacceptable
Alkalies, Weak Limited
Chlorinated Solvents Acceptable
Continuous Sunlight Acceptable
Hot Water / Steam Limited
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions Acceptable
Ketones, Esters Acceptable
 
Descriptive Properties
ESd categoryInsulative

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