Injection molding polymer with medium heat resistance and melt flow rate. Offers excellent optical properties and design flexibility. Commonly used in a variety of applications including writing utensils, coin and card holders.

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Melt Flow Index
  • UL-94 HB
  • General Purpose
  • Injection Molding

Mechanical

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-51

Tensile Strength

ASTM D638

psi

8100

Elongation

ASTM D638

%

2.6

Modulus of Elasticity

ASTM D638

psi

419000

Flexural Strength

ASTM D790

psi

14800

Flexural Modulus

ASTM D790

psi

432000

Impact Strength – Izod (Notched)

ASTM D256

ft-lb/in

0.3

Impact Strength – Falling Weight (1/8”)

ASTM D5420 GB

in-lb

2

Rockwell Hardness

ASTM D785

M scale

80

Thermal

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-51

Vicat Softening Temperature

ASTM D1525

°F

201

Heat Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi)

ASTM D648

°F

168

Melt Flow Rate

ASTM D1238

g/10 min

15

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (-30 to 30°C)

ASTM D696

mm/(mm-oC)

6 X 10^-5

Molding Shrinkage

ASTM D955

%

0.2-0.6

Optical

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-51

Luminous Transmittance

ASTM D1003

%

92

Haze

ASTM D1003

%

<1.0

Refractive Index

ASTM D542

-

1.49

Yellowness Index

ASTM D1925

-

< 1.0

Other

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-51

Specific Gravity

ASTM D792

-

1.19

Flammability

UL 94

-

HB

Relative Thermal Index

UL 746 ABC

°C

85, f2

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**Applicable to the acrylic substrate

These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale.