Static-Dissipative Polycarbonate (SD-P)

MATERIAL DATA SHEET The information contained herein is typical and intended for REFERENCE USE ONLY. This information should NOT be used as a basis for design, manufacturing or quality assurance purposes. Please contact us for complete, manufacturer-approved material property data sheets. All values below are at 72°F (23°) unless otherwise noted.

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Static-Dissipative Polycarbonate (SD-P) Specifications

Description

Carbon-powder-filled material with resistivity levels in the 10⁷ - 10¹¹ range with high flexural strength and good thermal stability to 270° F. UL94 V-O rated at .030”, this material is thermoformable in .010” - .060” gauges, and has low outgassing properties.

Applications

Semiconductor/electronic components • Cassette housings • Telecommunications hardware • Explosives handling equipment

Advantages of Static-Dissipative Polycarbonate (SD-P)

Consistent resistivity values • Low outgassing • UL 94 V-0 flame rating • High strength • Easily machined • Durable

Manufacturing Capabilities

Rod: 1/8” to 4” diameter • Sheet: .030” to 4” thick • Film: .010” to .029” thick

Color/Grades

Black

Typical Properties of Static-Dissipative Polycarbonate (SD-P)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @yeild	psi	D638	9,500
Tensile Elongation @break	-	D638	5.0
Flexural Strength	psi	D790	15,500
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	450,000
Izod Impact Strength Notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	1.5
Izod Impact Strength Un-notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	15.0
Hardness-Shore D	-	D2240	78
Thermal Properties
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	270
Flam. Rating-UL94	-	-	V-0 @0.020"
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	in/in/°F	D696	3.5 x 10-5
Thermal conductivity	(BTU•in)/(hr•ft2•°F)	-	1.6
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity dry	ohm/sq	D257	107 - 1011
Volume Resistivity dry	ohm/cm	D257	107 - 1011
Static decay	seconds	Mil-B-81705-B	<0.1
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.33
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	0.18