apec 1897 high temperature polycarbonate resin

Covestro APEC 1897 PC

Application：Auto Reflector Cup

Melt index: 19cm³ / 10min

Package: 25 KG/Bag

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Covestro APEC 1897 PC Description

APEC 1897 is a high-temperature polycarbonate resin (PC material) manufactured by Covestro A.G. It contains UV-stabilizing additives and is commonly used in the production of reflector cups.

Covestro APEC 1897 high-temperature resin is manufactured exclusively at Covestro AG’s European plants.
As shown in the image on the left, the natural color of APEC 1897 PC resin is a clear, approximately cylindrical plastic pellet. Please contact us if you require a custom color.

Covestro APEC 1897 PC Advantage

High temperature resistance, APEC 1897 PC resin has a Vicat softening temperature of 182°C and a deflection temperature under 0.45 MPa of 173°C, far exceeding that of conventional polycarbonate materials, making it more suitable for applications with stringent high-temperature requirements, such as automotive headlights and reflector bowls for spotlights.
UV resistance grade. Covestro APEC 1897 polycarbonate include UV stabilizer, suitable for outdoor products manufacturing, effectively extensive the service life.

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Key Attributes

Covestro APEC 1897 PC
Product information
Manufacturer		Covestro A.G.
Other Certificates		MSDS
Part Marking Code		>PC material<
Color		Transparent polycarbonate
Material Shape		PC Pellets
Process		Injection molding
Features		·High temperature resistance ·UV stabilized
Physical properties	Standard	Value	Unit
Density	ISO 1183	1150	kg/m³
Melt volume rate, MVR at 300℃/1.2kg	ISO 1133	18	cm³/10min
Melt mass rate, MVR at 300℃/1.2kg	ISO 1133	19	g/10min
Mold shrinkage, parallel, 60×60×2 mm³	ISO 294-4	0.85	%
Mold shrinkage, normal, 60×60×2 mm³	ISO 294-4	0.85	%
Water absorption (saturated), water at 23℃	ISO 62	0.3	%
Water absorption (equilibrium), 23℃ 50% r.h,	ISO 62	0.12	%
Mechanical behavior	Standard	Value	Unit
Tensile modulus, 1 mm/min	ISO 527	2350	MPa
Yield stress, 50 mm/min	ISO 527	72	MPa
Yield strain, 50 mm/min	ISO 527	6.7	MPa
Nominal strain at break, 50 mm/min	ISO 527	＞50	%
Tensile modulus,1 mm/min	ISO 527	2350	MPa
Flexural strength, 2 mm/min	ISO 178	108	MPa
Flexural modulus, 2 mm/min	ISO 178	2400	MPa
Ball indentation hardness	ISO 2039-1	127	N/m㎡
Charpy impact strength, 23 ℃	ISO 179/1eU	N	kJ/㎡
Charpy impact strength, -30 ℃	ISO 179/1eU	N	kJ/㎡
Thermal	Standard	Value	Unit
Vicat Softening Temperature, 50 N; 120 ℃	ISO 306	182	°C
Temperature of deflection under 1.8 MPa	ISO 75-1，-2	156	℃
Temperature of deflection under 0.45 MPa	ISO 75-1，-2	173	℃
Coefficient of liear thermal expansi, parallel, 23 to 55 ℃	ISO 11359-1，-2	0.65	10⁻⁴/K
Coefficient of liear thermal expansi, normal, 23 to 55 ℃	ISO 11359-1，-2	0.65	10⁻⁴/K
Burning behavior UL 94 ( 1.5 mm)	UL 94	HB
Oxygen index, method A	ISO 4589-2	25	%
Glow wire test (GWFI)	IEC 60695-2-12	850
Relative Temp. Index, Tensile strength	UL746B	150	℃
Relative Temp. Index, Tensile impact strength	UL746B	130	℃
Relative Temp. Index, Electric strength	UL746B	150	℃
Electrical	Standard	Value	Unit
Volume resistivity	IEC 62631	1E15	Ohm·m
Surface resistivity	IEC 62631	1E16	Ohm
Relative permittivity,100 Hz	IEC 60250	2.9
Relative permittivity,1 MHz	IEC 60250	2.8
Dissipation factor, 100 Hz	IEC 60250	0.001
Dissipation factor, 1 MHz	IEC 60250	0.009
Electrical strength 1 mm	IEC 60243	35	kV/mm
Comparative tracking index CTI, solution A	IEC 60112	300
Comparative tracking index CTI M, solution B	IEC 60112	100
Electrolytic corrosion	IEC 60426	A1
Optical	Standard	Value	Unit
Luminous transmittance (clear transparent materials), 1mm	ISO 13468	89	%
Refractive index	ISO 489	1.573
Injection molding guidance	Standard	Value	Unit
Drying temperature		130	℃
Drying time		2-3	hrs
Maximum moisture content		0.02	%
Melt temperature		330-340	℃
Front - Zone 3 temperature		315-325	℃
Middle - Zone 2 temperature		305-315	℃
Rear- Zone 1 temperature		295-305	℃
Hopper temperature		60-80	℃
Mold temperature		100	℃
Hold pressure (% of injection pressure)		50-75	%
Plastic back pressure (specific)		50-150	bar
Peripheral screw speed		0.05-0.2	m/s
Shot to cylinder size		30-70	%