Covestro Makrolon ET3117 Hot Sale PC Resin
Covestro Makrolon ET3117 is a polycarbonate (PC) by Covestro, with high impact strength and UV resistance.
Physical Properties
- Bulk Density: Measured for pellets per ISO 60, bulk density is 0.660 g/cc (0.0238 lb/in³), indicating packing density in granular form.
- Density: Determined by ISO 1183-1, density is 1.20 g/cc (0.0434 lb/in³), a key parameter for mass-to-volume ratio in material design.
- Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium: At 50% RH per ISO 62, moisture absorption is 0.12%, ensuring dimensional stability in humid environments.
- Water Absorption at Saturation: As per ISO 62, water absorption at saturation is 0.30%, critical for assessing long-term water resistance.
- Water Vapor Transmission: At 0.100 mm (0.00394 in) thickness, rate is 15.0 g/m²/day (0.966 g/100 in²/day) at 85% RH for film per ISO 15106-1.
- Oxygen Transmission:
- 0.100 mm (0.00394 in): 67.0 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm (170 cc-mil) / 670 cc/m²-24hr-bar per ISO 2556.
- 0.0254 mm (0.00100 in): 70.0 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm (178 cc-mil) / 2760 cc/m²-24hr-bar per ISO 2556.
- Nitrogen Transmission:
- 0.100 mm (0.00394 in): 12.0 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm (30.5 cc-mil) / 120 cc/m²-24hr-bar per ISO 2556.
- 0.0254 mm (0.00100 in): 13.0 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm (33.0 cc-mil) / 510 cc/m²-24hr-bar per ISO 2556.
- Carbon Dioxide Transmission:
- 0.100 mm (0.00394 in): 380 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm (965 cc-mil) / 3800 cc/m²-24hr-bar per ISO 2556.
- 0.0254 mm (0.00100 in): 429 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm (1090 cc-mil) / 16900 cc/m²-24hr-bar per ISO 2556.
- Linear Mold Shrinkage: Ranges 0.0060–0.0080 cm/cm (in/in) parallel/normal per ISO 2577, reflecting dimensional change during molding.
- Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow: At 2.00 mm (0.0787 in) thickness and 500 bar per ISO 294-4, flow shrinkage is 0.0070 cm/cm (0.0070 in/in).
- Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse: At 2.00 mm (0.0787 in) thickness and 500 bar per ISO 294-4, transverse shrinkage is 0.0075 cm/cm (0.0075 in/in).
- Melt Flow: Per ISO 1133, melt flow rate is 6.5 g/10 min at 300°C (572°F) under 1.20 kg (2.65 lb) load, indicating processability in molding.
Polymer Properties:
- Base Material: Polycarbonate (PC)
- Modification Features:
- High – impact strength and heat resistance combination.
- Good chemical resistance and UV resistance.
- Suitable for complex part designs with good mold – filling properties.
- Dimensional stability for precision parts.
Applications:
Given its properties and processing method, Makrolon ET3117 is used in applications that require large, durable, transparent sheets or extruded profiles that need to be UV stable.
- Architectural and Building Glazing: A popular choice for corrugated sheets, multi-wall sheets, and protective glazing (e.g., skylights, canopies) due to its durability, light weight, and weatherability.
- Protective Equipment: Its high impact resistance and optical clarity make it suitable for safety goggles and helmet visors.
- Lighting Components: The material’s UV stability and transparency are ideal for outdoor lighting fixtures, including LED lamp covers and light diffusers.
- Automotive: Can be used for exterior and interior parts, such as certain headlamp housings and transparent components requiring UV protection.
- Security Applications: Its toughness makes it a component in some bulletproof windows and protective barriers.