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Who we are:
Service
Based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA since 1992, PTS offers
over 150 years of combined engineering plastics experience. Our
prompt and thorough personnel covers every OEM and molders
needs, assisting with planning, scheduling, material selection, processing tips, agency compliance and design assistance.
Support
With the depth of bench at PTS, we live up to our middle name
everyday and provide round-the-clock expertise that helps our
customers staffs and machinery perform at peak levels. By prescribing the precise grade of material and providing productivity
analysis, when needed, we help operators and supervisors avoid
costly problems or shutdowns for corrections. We pride ourselves
in keeping up with the industrys newest technologies and thermoplastic grades - which helps improve your product quality, uptime
and bottom line.
Logistics
PTS is located near the distribution center of the eastern two-thirds
of the United States. Our central location allows us to develop specialized inventory programs to orchestrate the optimum scenario
for J-I-T delivery. Our strategic location warehousing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee and Texas
also helps to improve cash flow and reduce risk of damage to resin
storage. Our material tracking is constantly updated between the
source of manufacture and your facility to provide you instantaneous data and stronger inventory controls for your operation.
CH3
C
CH3
Bisphenol A
What are the properties of polycarbonate?
Before starting to list properties of polycarbonate, it is probably
wise to explain why the properties are the way they are. First, the
technical stuff. Take a look at the above diagram. In it, you will see
two six-sided structures. These are called phenyl groups. You will
also see two groups identified by the label CH3. These are methyl
groups. The presence of the phenyl groups on the molecular chain
and the two methyl side groups contribute to molecular stiffness
in the polycarbonate. This stiffness has a large effect on the
properties of polycarbonate. First, attraction of the phenyl groups
between different molecules contributes to a lack of mobility of
the individual molecules. This results in good thermal resistance
but relatively high viscosity (i.e., low melt flow) during processing.
The inflexibility and the lack of mobility prevent polycarbonate
from developing a significant crystalline structure. This lack of
crystalline structure (the amorphous nature of the polymer) allows
for light transparency.
Now for the clearer, less technical version of the properties.
Polycarbonate is naturally transparent, with the ability to transmit
light nearly that of glass. It has high strength, toughness, heat
resistance, and excellent dimensional and color stability. Flame
retardants can be added to polycarbonate without significant loss
of properties.
The general properties can be summarized as follows:
excellent physical properties
excellent toughness
very good heat resistance
fair chemical resistance
transparent
moderate to high price
fair processing
8 10 12 14 16
Nylon
6/6&6
PBT/PET
ACRYLIC
PPO
PS
PVC
ABS
PC/ABS
PC
ft.-lb./in.
Notched Izod
0 2
Impact Strength
7 MFI
16
14
10 MFI
18 MFI
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-60
-40
-20
20
40
60
Temperature F.
80
100
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
What is polycarbonate?
Polycarbonates are long-chain linear polyesters of carbonic acid
and dihydric phenols, such as bisphenol A.
UL Approval
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) performs various tests on products sold in the United States. One such test, UL94, is used to measure the
resistance of plastics to a flame source. For polycarbonate, the test will normally result in a mark of V-0, V-1, V-2. V-0 is the most flame
retardant and V-2 is the least flame retardant of the marks typically given to polycarbonate. If the material does not pass the test for V-0,
V-1, or V-2; then the product is not UL approved. UL approval is given for a particular product at a measured thickness which is reported
with the rating. Hence, saying that a given product is V-2 is insufficient information without also specifying at what thickness the rating
is valid. UL approval is required for certain applications of polycarbonate.
CONDITION
Maximum time any one specimen can burn after removal of 2nd application of flame
Maximum glowing time permitted for any one sample after removal of 2nd application of flame
Total flaming combustion time allowed
(maximum) for the 10 flame applications
Ignition of cotton from dripping, flaming particles
Flaming combustion up to the holding clamp
94HB Conditions:
1.Shall not have a burning rate exceeding 1.5 inch/minute
over a 3 inch span for specimens having a thickness of
0.120 inch and above.
2.Shall not have a burning rate exceeding 3.0 inch/minute
over a 3 inch span for specimens having a thickness of
under 0.120 inch.
UL INFORMATION
TRISTAR T PC-10GFR-GY(V)
POLYCARBONATE, 10% GLASS FILLED,
FLAME RETARDANT UL94 V-0 AT 1.5 mm,
5VA @ 2.4mm, UV RESISTANT
94V-0
10 sec
30 sec
94V-1
30 sec
60 sec
94V-2
30 sec
60 sec
50 sec
not permitted
not permitted
250 sec
not permitted
not permitted
250 sec
permitted
not permitted
Crystalline:
Refers to the molecular structure of the resin (polymer). The degree of crystallinity refes to uniformity and closeness of the molecular chains forming the polymer and resulting from the formation of solid crystals with a definite geometric pattern.
Benefits: dimensional stability, low post mold shrinkage
How established: High mold temperatures
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Component - Plastics
PC-10FRN-BK(V)(e)(f1)
Polycarbonate (PC), Tristar, furnished as pellets
Min Thk
Flame
RTI
RTI
RTI
Color
(mm)
Class
HWI
HAI
Elec
Imp
Str
BK
1.5
V-0
3
0
125
115
125
2.5
V-0, 5VA
3
1
125
115
125
3.0
V-0, 5VA
2
1
125
115
125
3.8
V-0
125
115
125
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): 2
Inclined Plane Tracking (IPT): Dielectric Strength (kV/mm): 24
Volume Resistivity (10x ohm-cm) : 15
High-Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR): 3
High Volt, Low Current Arc Resis (D495): 6
Dimensional Stability (%): 0
Test Name
Glow-Wire Flammability (GWFI)
Glow-Wire Ignition (GWIT)
Test Method
IEC 60695-2-12
IEC 60695-2-13
Units
C
C
Value
960
775
ANSI/UL 94 small-scale test data does not pertain to building materials, furnishings and related contents. ANSI/UL 94 small-scale
test data is intended solely for determining the flammability of plastic materials used in the components and parts of end-product devices
and appliances, where the acceptability of the combination is determined by UL.
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UL INFORMATION
Test Name
Glow-Wire Flammability (GWFI)
Glow-Wire Ignition (GWIT)
Test Method
IEC 60695-2-12
IEC 60695-2-13
Units
C
C
Value
925
700
ANSI/UL 94 small-scale test data does not pertain to building materials, furnishings and related contents. ANSI/UL 94 small-scale
test data is intended solely for determining the flammability of plastic materials used in the components and parts of end-product devices
and appliances, where the acceptability of the combination is determined by UL.
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PCA-30G-(z)-(a)
Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC), glass reinforced, furnished as pellets
Min Thk
Flame
RTI
RTI
RTI
Color
(mm)
Class
HWI
HAI
Elec
Imp
Str
ALL
1.5
HB
75
75
75
3.0
HB
75
75
75
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): Inclined Plane Tracking (IPT): Dielectric Strength (kV/mm): Volume Resistivity (10x ohm-cm): High-Voltage Arc Tracking Rate (HVTR): High Volt, Low Current Arc Resis (D495): Dimensional Stability (%): (a) - Represents a six to eight digit character code. All colors except clear
(z) - Represents glass content 0-33%.
NOTE - Material designations may be followed by numbers and/or letters representing color and/or
granulation and/or lubrication.
Test Name
Glow-Wire Flammability (GWFI)
Glow-Wire Ignition (GWIT)
Test Method
IEC 60695-2-12
IEC 60695-2-13
Units
C
C
Value
-
ANSI/UL 94 small-scale test data does not pertain to building materials, furnishings and related contents. ANSI/UL 94 small-scale
test data is intended solely for determining the flammability of plastic materials used in the components and parts of end-product devices
and appliances, where the acceptability of the combination is determined by UL.
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TRISTAR PC-10FR-GY(VIM)
POLYCARBONATE, FLAME RETARDANT,
UL94 V-0 AT 3.0 mm, UV AND CHEMICAL
RESISTANT, TESTED TELCORDIA GR49
PROPERTY
Physical
Mechanical
Impact
Thermal
Electric
UL
Relative
Thermal
Index
Flammability
UNIT
TEST
METHOD
g/10 min
g/10 min
g/10 min
%
%
PSI (MPa)
%
PSI (MPa)
105 PSI (MPa)
R-Scale
ft.-lb./in. (J/m)
F (C)
F (C)
kv/m
ohm-cm
ohm-cm
PLC
PLC
PLC
PLC
ASTM D-792
ASTM D-1238
ASTM D-1238
ASTM D-1238
ASTM D-955
ASTM D-570
ASTM D-638
ASTM D-638
ASTM D-790
ASTM D-790
ASTM D-785
ASTM D-256
ASTM D-648
ISO 75-A
ASTM D-149
ASTM D-257
ASTM D-257
ASTM D-3874
ASTM D-3874
UL 746A
UL 746A
PLC
UL 746A
PLC
ASTM D-495
PLC
ASTM D-3638
seconds
UL 746A
16
16
UL94
UL94
UL94
UL94
ASTM D-2863
IEC 695-2-1/2
IEC 695-2-1/2
125
115
125
V-O
V-O
5VA
37.6
960
775
V-O
125
115
125
V-2
V-O
36.9
960
775
1.5 mm
3.0 mm
2.5 mm
1.5 mm
%
C
C
UNFILLED
PC-10FRN-(V)(f1) PC-09FRN-(WT)
1.23
1.23
15
9
0.5-0.7
0.18
0.18
8,500 (59)
8,500 (59)
75
100
12,500 (86)
10,900 (75)
3.1 (2,137)
3.0 (2,070)
120
120
13.0 (693)
13.0 (695)
250 (121)
265 (129)
273 (134)
284 (140)
24
6.00E+15
3.00E+15
PC-10FR (
1.23
12
0.5 - 0.7
0.18
9,000 (62
75
13,000 (90
3.2 (2,200
120
14.0 (747
260 (127
279 (137
24
6.00E+1
3.00E+1
3
2
0
1
*Other melt flow are available, please see Reference Sheet on page 14 Disclaimer: ALTHOUGH ANY INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, OR ADVICE CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, PTS MAKES NO
INCORPORATING PTS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, RECOMMENDATIONS OR ADVICE. No statement contained herein concerning a possible or suggested use of any material, product or design is intended, or should be con
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0.5-0.7
0.2 - 0.4
0.15
0.12
2)
9,000 (62)
9,000 (62)
100
15
0)
13,000 (90)
14,000 (96)
0)
3.2 (2,200)
4.5 (3,100)
120
120
7)
15.0 (800)
2.0 (107)
7)
260 (127)
280 (138)
7)
279 (137)
286 (141)
25
19
15
6.00E+15
6.00E+15
15
3.00E+15
3.00E+15
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
PC/PBT ALLOY
PC20GFR
1.34
0.1 - 0.3
0.12
16,000 (110)
5
19,000 (130)
7.8 (5,400)
120
2.0 (107)
285 (141)
PC30GFR
1.43
0.1 - 0.3
0.12
18,500 (127)
3.0
22,500 (155)
11 (7,600)
120
2.0 (107)
290 (143)
PC10FRNH
1.23
12
0.18
8,900 (61)
75
14,000 (96)
3.4 (2,340)
120
13.0 (695)
260 (126)
275 (135)
PCA-2201NH
1.17
16
0.004-0.006
8,700 (60)
65
12,900 (89)
3.9 (2,690)
11.0 (585)
185 (85)
PCA-30G30
1.43
15,000 (103)
4
20,000 (138)
10(6894)
2.7 (144)
226 (108)
PCA-3013
1.21
20
0.75-1.0
0.03
7,500 (51.7)
150
9,200 (63.3)
2.66 (1833)
13 (694)
212 (100)
4
3
0
PC/ABS ALLOY
PCAFR
PCA-1012
1.20
1.15
16.0
20.0
0.4 - 0.7
0.4 - 0.6
0.03
10 (534)
12(640)
190 (88)
235 (113)
0
3
16
125
115
125
V-2
V-2
960
775
125
115
125
V-O
5VA (@2.4mm)
37.1
960
800
80
80
80
V-O
V-O
80
80
80
V-0
V-0
V-O
75
75
75
HB
75
75
75
HB
60
60
60
V-O
WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, (I) THAT THE RESULTS DESCRIBED HEREIN WILL BE OBTAINED UNDER END-USE CONDITIONS, OR (II) AS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OR SAFETY OF ANY DESIGN
nstrued, to grant any license under any patent or other intellectual property right covering such use or design, or as a recommendation for the use of such material, product or design in the infringement of any patent or
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What is PC/ABS?
A compounded blend of Polycarbonate and ABS. The PC
contributes impact and heat distortion resistance, while the ABS
contributes processability and chemical stress resistance, and
cost reduction below PC.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
What is PC/PBT?
A compounded blend of Polycarbonate and PBT. The PC contributes
impact, stiffness and heat resistance, while the PBT contributes
chemical resistance. The usual moisture sensitivity of the crystalline
PBT is overcome by the PC in the blend. Some grades are made
using PET instead of PBT.
What are the properties of PC/PBT?
impact resistance,
low temperature impact resistance, ductility
heat resistance
chemical resistance
When should PC/PBT be used?
PC/PBT is effective
are
needed,
and
TRISTAR PC-10R-WT(V15)
POLYCARBONATE, 15 MELT, UL94 V-2
AT 1.5mm, UV RESISTANT
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POLYCARBONATE, 14 MELT,
UL94 V-2 AT 1.5mm
APPLICATIONS, TESTING
Flexural Test
TRISTAR PC-10FRN-BK(V)
TRISTAR PC-10GFR-GY(V)
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COMPANY
TRADE NAME
PTS LLC
TRISTAR
SABIC IP
LEXAN
BAYER
MAKROLON
STYRON
CALIBRETM
101, 101R
201, 201R
3100
3105
300-6,
301-6
103, 103R
203, 203R
3103,
3107
302-6,
303-6
5-8 MFI
-UV
PC-06*,
PC-10R-(6),
PC-08*,
PC-10R-(8)
PC-10R-(V6),
PC-10R-(V8)
-FR(V-0@3.0 mm)
-FR with UV
PC-10FR-(8)
PC-10FR-(V8)
950AR
953AR
-GP
PC-10*,
PC-10R
141, 141R
241, 241R
2800,
2805
300-10,
301-10
-UV
PC-10R-(V)
143, 143R
243, 243R
2803,
2807
302-10,
303-10
-FR(V-0@3.0 mm)
-FR with UV
PC-10FR
PC-10FR-(V)
940A, 940AR
943A, 943AR
6455,
6457
891
PC-09FRN-WT
PC-09FRN-WTV
9925
FR7067
PC-10FRNH
PC-10FRNH-(V)
945
6557
EMERGE 8600
-GP
PC-10R-(12)
141L, 141LR
-UV
PC-10R-(VE)
-FR(V-0@1.5 mm)
-FR with UV
REFERRENCE - POLYCARBONATE
-GP
9-12 MFI
12-14 MFI
-
143L, 143LR
2600,
2605
2603,
2607
PC-10FRN
PC-10FRN-(V)
920R, 940R
923R, 943R
6485
PC-10FRN-(V)**
6485
2500,
2505
2503,
2507
6355,
6357
300-15,
301-15
302-15,
303-15
PC-10FR-(16)
PC-10FR-(V16)
121, 121R
221, 221R
123, 123R
223, 223R
920AR
923AR
-GP
PC-10R-(18),
PC-10R-(22)
HF1110
2405
300EP-22,
301EP-22
-UV
PC-10R-(V18),
PC-10R-(V22)
HF-1130
2407
302EP-22,
303EP-22
-FR(V-0@3.0 mm)
-FR with UV
PC-10FR-(18)
PC-10FR-(V18)
6255,
6257
500R,
503R
9415
5101
3412
8325
5201
3413
-FR(5VA@3.0 mm),**
with UV
15-17 MFI
-GP
PC-10R-(15)
-UV
PC-10R-(V15)
-FR(V-0@3.0 mm)
-FR with UV
18-24 MFI
-10%
-10% with UV
-20%
-20% with UV
-30%
-30% with UV
PC-10GFR
PC-10GFR-(V)
PC-20GFR
PC-20GFR-(V)
PC-30GFR
PC-30GFR-(V)
TRISTAR is a registered trademark of Polymer Technology & Services, LLC. LEXAN is a registered trademark of SABIC IP CALIBRE is a registered trademark of STYRON, LLC.
MAKROLON is a registered trademark of Bayer. *Extrusion Grades **5VA Flame Retardant grades are available only in Black, Gray and Beige Colors. The PTS LLC. grades listed are
suggestions only. Due to variable conditions or methods of processing, NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES ARE EXPECTED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The above information is not to be construed as a license or recommendation to infringe on any patents.
COMPANY
TRADE NAME
PTS LLC
PTS
SABIC IP
CYCOLOY
BAYER
BAYBLEND TRIAX
STYRON
PULSE
-ID
PCA-1012
C1110
MC8002
T85MN
830
-GP
PCA-1011
C1000
T65MN
930
-HF
PCA-1010H
C1950
T45MN
600
-FR
PCA-FR
C2800
C2950HF
FR90
1725
PC/ABS
-5VA FR
PCA-2010
PCA-2008
FR
(Non Cl, non Br)
PCA-2010NH
PCA-2010NHV
C6200
FR
(Non Cl, non Br 5VA)
PCA-2201NH
PCA-2201NHV
C6600
COMPANY
TRADE NAME
FR3000
Emerge 7700
PTS LLC
PTS
SABIC IP
XENOY
BAYER
MAKROBLEND
-LT
PCA-3015
5720
UT 1018
-GP
PCA-3013
PCA-30G30
5220
UT 250
HF: Hi Flow
The PTS LLC. grades listed are suggestions only. Due to variable conditions or methods of processing, NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES ARE
EXPECTED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The above information is not to be construed as a license or recommendation to infringe on any patents.
TRISTAR PC-10FR-GY(VIM)
POLYCARBONATE, FLAME RETARDANT, UL94 V-0 AT 3.0 mm, UV AND
CHEMICAL RESISTANT, TESTED TELCORDIA GR49
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