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LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate. Transparent Clear Resin. Linear High Flow

Unique Base Material for Production of Transparent and Opaque Products

LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin is a Low-Viscosity Linear Polycarbonate Grade developed as a Versatile Base Resin for the Production of both Transparent and Opaque Products. Designed to provide excellent Processing Efficiency and formulation Flexibility, LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin is well suited for manufacturers seeking a High-Flow material Platform for a Wide Variety of End-Use applications.

The Defining Characteristic of LEXAN™ 172L Resin is its Linear Molecular Structure combined with High-Flow Performance. This combination enables efficient material Movement during Processing, making LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin particularly attractive for applications where Productivity, Mold Filling, and Manufacturing Efficiency are important Considerations.

As a Base Material, LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin can be Utilized in the Production of both Transparent Clear components and Opaque-Colored Products, Giving Compounders and manufacturers greater Freedom in Product Development. The Versatility of LEXAN™ 172L Resin supports use across Multiple Industries where Customized appearance and performance requirements are Common.

The Transparent Clear Form of LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin provides excellent Optical Clarity and Light Transmission, making it suitable for applications where Visibility and Aesthetics are Important. At the same time, the Resin can serve as a Foundation for Opaque Formulations, Extending its usefulness across a Broader range of Product Categories.

From a Processing Perspective, LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin offers the Advantages of a Low-Viscosity Material, including easier Mold Filling and improved Flow through Complex Geometries. This can Help manufacturers achieve consistent Part Quality while supporting efficient Production Cycles.

Beyond its Processing Benefits, LEXAN™ 172L Resin retains the Inherent Toughness and Durability Associated with Polycarbonate Materials. Components Manufactured from LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin benefit from good Mechanical performance and reliable Long-Term Functionality.

Unlike Flame-Retardant Polycarbonate Grades, LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin is Primarily Positioned as a General-Purpose Base Resin and is Supplied as a , emphasizing formulation flexibility rather than Flame Performance.

LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin is also RoHS Compliant, supporting alignment with Global Environmental and Regulatory Requirements.

Typical applications for LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin include Compounded Materials, Transparent Housings, Consumer Products, Industrial Components, Opaque Molded Parts, and Customized Polycarbonate Formulations where High Flow, Processing Efficiency, and material Versatility are Desired.

Notes :

LEXAN™ 172L Polycarbonate Resin
Linear Polycarbonate Base Resin
High Flow Grade (Low Viscosity)
Transparent or Opaque Formulations
Good Processing Efficiency
High Optical Clarity (Clear Grade)
General Purpose Compounding Grade
ROHS Compliant

LEXAN™ 172L is a Transparent Clear ROHS Compliance Polycarbonate Resin

Material HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, °C

N/A

Vicat Softening Temperature Rate

N/A

Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate

N/A

Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR

Melt Volume Rate, 300°C/1.2 kgf = 26

Material Flexural Modulus

N/A

LEXAN™ 172L Resin are Non UL94 Rated

LEXAN RESIN Opaque Compounded Plastics Resin
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