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LEXAN™ XHT4143T Transparent Polycarbonate Resin. Copolymer High Heat

High Flow Performance, Added UV Stabilizer. Extreme High Heat 175°C

LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin is a Transparent High Heat Polycarbonate Copolymer engineered for applications requiring Optical Clarity, Continuous Thermal Resistance Up to 175°C, and Long-Term UV Stability. developed for demanding Environments where Transparency and Heat Resistance must Coexist, this Engineering Thermoplastic provides Dependable Mechanical performance while maintaining its Visual appearance under Prolonged Thermal and Environmental Exposure.

A Defining Feature of LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin is its ability to Combine High Optical Clarity with Elevated Temperature Performance. designed for Continuous Operating Temperatures Up to 175°C, the material enables Transparent components to retain Structural Integrity in applications where Conventional Clear Polymers may Soften, Deform, or Lose Dimensional Stability.

To support Outdoor and Light-Exposed applications, LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin Incorporates UV Stabilization, helping reduce Yellowing, Surface Degradation, and Loss of Optical Quality caused by Prolonged exposure to Sunlight or Artificial UV Sources. This contributes to Long-Term Transparency and consistent appearance throughout the Product's Service Life.

The material also offers balanced Flow Characteristics, supporting efficient Mold Filling and accurate Replication of Complex Geometries. stable Processing behavior enables manufacturers to produce Transparent components with consistent Dimensional Accuracy, High-Quality Surface Finish, and Repeatable Production Results.

The Polycarbonate Copolymer Structure provides a balanced combination of Impact Resistance and Dimensional Stability, allowing Molded Parts to withstand Mechanical Loading while maintaining alignment during Extended exposure to Elevated Temperatures. This makes the material suitable for demanding applications where both Transparency and Structural reliability are Essential.

Unlike Conventional Transparent Engineering Plastics, LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin is specifically developed for Environments where Heat, UV Exposure, and Optical performance must all be maintained Simultaneously. This Broadens Design Possibilities for Transparent components Operating Close to Heat Sources or in Outdoor Conditions.

The material Achieves a UL94 HB Rating from 1.50 mm to 3.00 mm Thickness and is RoHS Compliant, supporting Global Environmental and Regulatory requirements for General Engineering applications.

Typical applications for LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin include Transparent High-Temperature Housings, Lighting Components, Protective Covers, Equipment Viewing Windows, and Outdoor Electrical Enclosures where Optical Clarity, UV Resistance, and Continuous High-Temperature performance are Essential.

For Designers Developing Transparent components that must withstand demanding Thermal and Environmental Conditions, LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin provides a practical balance of Clarity, Heat Resistance, Weatherability, and Manufacturing Consistency, enabling Long-Term performance without Sacrificing Visual Quality.

Notes :

LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin
Transparent High Heat Copolymer PC
Continuous Use Temp up to ~175°C
UV Stabilized (Low Yellowing)
High Optical Clarity
Balanced Flow & Good Processability
Good Impact Strength
High Dimensional Stability
UL94 HB Rated (1.5–3.0 mm)
ROHS Compliant

LEXAN™ XHT4143T is a Transparent Clear ROHS Compliance Polycarbonate Resin

LEXAN™ XHT4143T Resin HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, 3.2 mm, unannealed is at 165°C

Vicat Softening Temperature of LEXAN™ Polycarbonate XHT4143T Resin

Vicat Softening Temperature Rate, B50 = 183

Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate

Melt Flow Rate, 330°C/2.16 kgf = 25

Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR

Melt Volume Rate, 330°C/2.16 kg = 24

Material Flexural Modulus

Flexural Modulus, ISO 178, 2.0 mm/min, MPa = 2600

LEXAN™ XHT4143T Copolymer Resin has 0.60 ~ 0.95 Shrinkage, Flow, 3.2 mm. %

LEXAN™ XHT4143T Polycarbonate Resin are UL94 - HB@ 1.50 mm ~ 3.00 mm

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