Apec® RW1697 by Covestro is an easy-flowing, easy release, amorphous polycarbonate (PC) grade. It is an UV stabilized grade and exhibits high heat resistance, high toughness, high transparency and high dimensional stability. Suitable for processing by blow molding, sheet-, profile- and cast film extrusion. Apec® RW1697 is used for lighting, sockets, switches, automotive, electrical and electronic applications. Suitable for medical and safety equipment like helmets and glasses.
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Apec® RW1697 properties
Flammability properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Flame Rating, UL 94 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flame Rating, UL 94 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Elongation at Break, Nominal | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Unnotched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Unnotched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Optical properties
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| Transmittance, Visible | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
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| Tensile Strength at Yield | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| CTE, Linear | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Apec® RW1697 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion/Injection Processing Guidelines
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Extrusion/Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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