top of page

LEXAN™ 163R Transparent Polycarbonate. General Purpose Medium Flow

Formulated Easy Release, and UL94 HB Rated with Added UV Stabilizer

LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin is a Transparent Polycarbonate Grade engineered to Combine Optical Clarity, UV Durability, and efficient Molding performance for a Wide range of General-Purpose applications. Featuring a Medium-Flow Formulation, LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin provides a balanced Processing Profile that supports consistent Molding while maintaining the Toughness and Transparency Expected from Polycarbonate Materials.

A Key Attribute of LEXAN™ 163R Resin is its Integrated UV Stabilization Package, which helps preserve appearance and material performance during exposure to Sunlight and Artificial Lighting. By reducing the Effects of Yellowing and Long-Term Weathering, LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin is well suited for applications where Visual Quality and Durability need to be maintained throughout the Product Lifecycle.

To Improve Manufacturing Efficiency, LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin is formulated with easy Release Technology. This Enhancement Promotes Smoother Demolding, reduces Part Adhesion to Tool Surfaces, and supports more stable Production Cycles. For manufacturers seeking improved Process Consistency, LEXAN™ 163R Resin offers an Effective combination of Moldability and Performance.

The Medium-Flow characteristics of LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin allow efficient Filling of Molded Parts while maintaining good Dimensional Control. This balance makes the material suitable for both standard and Moderately Complex Component Designs, enabling the Production of High-Quality Parts with reliable Repeatability.

Optically, LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin delivers a Crystal-Clear appearance with excellent Light Transmission. Whether used in Visible Consumer Products or Functional Transparent Components, LEXAN™ 163R Resin provides a combination of Aesthetics and Strength that supports demanding Design Requirements.

Beyond Appearance, LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin offers good Impact Resistance and Long-Term Durability, helping components withstand Handling, Assembly, and Everyday Service Conditions. This makes the Grade a Versatile Solution for applications requiring both Transparency and Mechanical Reliability.

For Flame Performance, LEXAN™ 163R Resin Achieves UL94 HB Classification from 0.75 mm to 3.00 mm Thickness, providing Basic Flame performance suitable for Many General-Purpose applications.

LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin is also RoHS Compliant, supporting alignment with Global Environmental and Regulatory Requirements.

Typical applications for LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin include Transparent Housings, Lighting Components, Display Covers, Appliance Parts, Consumer Products, Protective Panels, and Outdoor-Facing Molded components where UV Stability, Optical Clarity, Impact Strength, and efficient Processing are Important.

Notes :

LEXAN™ 163R Polycarbonate Resin
Transparent Clear
Medium Flow Grade
UV Stabilized
Easy Release Processing
High Optical Clarity
Good Dimensional Stability
Suitable for Injection Molding
UL94 HB Rated (0.75–3.0 mm)
ROHS Compliant

LEXAN™ 163R is a Transparent Clear ROHS Compliance Polycarbonate Resin

Material HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, °C

N/A

Vicat Softening Temperature Rate

Vicat Softening Temperature rate , B50 = 143

Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate

N/A

Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR

Melt Volume Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf = 9

Material Flexural Modulus

Flexural Modulus, ISO 178, 2.0 mm/min, MPa = 2300

LEXAN™ 163R Resin are UL94 - HB, 0.75 mm ~ 3.00 mm

LEXAN RESIN Opaque Compounded Plastics Resin
SABIC-Distributor for LEXAN Film, Resin and LEXAN Sheet.jpg

Disclaimer

Any sale by SABIC, Its Subsidiaries and Affiliates (each a “Seller”), is Made Exclusively under Seller’s Standard Conditions of Sale (available upon request) unless Agreed Otherwise in Writing and Signed on behalf of the Seller. While the Information Contained herein is given in Good Faith, SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, NOR ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR INTENDED USE OR PURPOSE OF THESE PRODUCTS IN ANY APPLICATION. Each Customer must Determine the Suitability of Seller Materials for the Customer’s Particular Use through Appropriate Testing and Analysis. No Statement by Seller Concerning a Possible Use of any Product, Service or Design is Intended, or should be Construed, to grant any License under any Patent or other Intellectual Property Right. © 2021

SABIC Innovative Plastics is a Trademark of SABIC Holding Europe BV * Cycolac, Cycoloy, Lexan, Noryl, Ultem, Valox and Visualfx are Trademarks of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV © Copyright 2008 SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV. All rights reserved.

bottom of page