| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polycarbonate (PC) , Polycarbonate, Glass Fiber Filled, Flame Retardant |
| Manufacturer | Polymer Technology & Services, LLC (PTS) |
| Trade Name | Tristar® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | PTS Tristar® PC-10GFR-(V) 10% Glass Reinforced UV Stabilized Polycarbonate With Release.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.25 g/cc | 0.0452 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.12 % | 0.12 % | 24 hours at 73°F; ASTM D570 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0020 - 0.0040 cm/cm @Thickness 3.17 mm |
0.0020 - 0.0040 in/in @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D955 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 120 | 120 | ASTM D785 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 62.0 MPa @Thickness 3.17 mm |
8990 psi @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 15 % @Thickness 3.17 mm |
15 % @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 96.5 MPa @Thickness 3.17 mm |
14000 psi @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.10 GPa @Thickness 3.17 mm |
450 ksi @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 1.07 J/cm @Thickness 3.17 mm |
2.00 ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D256 |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 53.3 kJ/m² @Thickness 3.17 mm |
25.4 ft-lb/in² @Thickness 0.125 in |
ASTM D1822 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 138 °C | 280 °F | ASTM D648 |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | |
| 125 °C | 257 °F | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | |
| 115 °C | 239 °F | ||
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | |
| 125 °C | 257 °F | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 @Thickness 3.00 mm |
V-0 @Thickness 0.118 in |
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| V-0 @Thickness 1.50 mm |
V-0 @Thickness 0.0591 in |
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| 5VA @Thickness 2.40 mm |
5VA @Thickness 0.0945 in |
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| Oxygen Index | 37.1 % | 37.1 % | ASTM D2863 |
| Glow Wire Test | 875 °C | 1610 °F | GWIT |
| 960 °C | 1760 °F | GWFI |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 3.00e+15 ohm-cm | 3.00e+15 ohm-cm | after 96 hours at 90°C, 50% RH; ASTM D257 |
| 6.00e+15 ohm-cm | 6.00e+15 ohm-cm | after 40 hours at 23°C, 50% RH; ASTM D257 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 19.0 kV/mm @Thickness 3.00 mm |
483 kV/in @Thickness 0.118 in |
ASTM D149 |
| Arc Resistance | 0.00 - 60 sec | 0.00 - 60 sec | PLC 7 |
| 60 - 120 sec | 60 - 120 sec | PLC 6 | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 100 - 175 V | 100 - 175 V | PLC 4 |
| 175 - 250 V | 175 - 250 V | PLC 3 | |
| Hot Wire Ignition, HWI | 30 - 60 sec | 30 - 60 sec | PLC 2 |
| 60 - 120 sec | 60 - 120 sec | PLC 1 | |
| High Amp Arc Ignition, HAI | >= 120 arcs | >= 120 arcs | PLC 0 |
| >= 120 arcs | >= 120 arcs | PLC 0 | |
| High Voltage Arc-Tracking Rate, HVTR | 80.0 - 150 mm/min | 3.15 - 5.91 in/min | PLC 3 |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for Outdoor Use (all colors except WT) | (f1) | UL 746C |
| Suitability for Outdoor Use (WT) | (f2) | UL 746C |