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EMERGE™ PC 4202-8

Advanced Resin

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 20%

Supplied by Styron LLC

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Product Description
EMERGE™ PC 4202 advanced resin is 20% glass reinforced polycarbonate containing mold release for optimal processing. This resin exhibits high modulus and excellent dimensional stability. It is available in 8 and 15 Melt Flow Rates. EMERGE PC 4202 resin is typically used in injection molding applications. Applications are information technology equipment, electrical parts, other structural/internal parts.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 20% Filler by Weight
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (300°C/1.2 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ASTM D648
66 psi, Annealed
°F
  
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
  
264 psi, Annealed
°F
  
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL 3
     UL 94
0.0630 in
 
  
0.120 in
 
  
Oxygen Index 3
%
 ASTM D2863
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: EMERGE™ PC 4202-8, EMERGE PC 42028, EMERGE™ , EMERGE, EMERGEPC42028, PC 4202, PC 4202-8, PC 42028, PC 4202:8, PC 4202/8, PC 4202+8, PC 4202_8, PC 4202 8, PC4202, 42028, PC42028, PC4202_8, Polycarbonate, PC, Styron, 4202PC
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Melt Temperature (Aim)
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
3This rating not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
 
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