Technical datasheet

Makrolon® Rx2430

Supplied byCovestro- Last Updated on Feb 27, 2025

Makrolon® Rx2430 by Covestro is a low viscosity polycarbonate (PC) grade. It is suitable for sterilization with high-energy radiation. It is suitable for processing by injection molding. It is used in transparent parts for medical devices. Makrolon® Rx2430 is biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1 test requirements.
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Makrolon® Rx2430 properties

Electrical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Surface Resistance0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Volume Resistivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Flammability properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Auto-ignition Temperature0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flame Rating, UL 940.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flash Point0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Mechanical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Strain0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Strength at 3.5% Strain0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Impact Strength, Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Modulus of Elasticity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Nominal Strain at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Puncture Maximum Force0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Puncture Maximum Force0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Stress at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Yield Strain0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Yield Stress0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Other properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Density, Bulk0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Elongation at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Hardness, Ball Indentation0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Resistance0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Puncture0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Puncture0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Physical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Density0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Normal0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Volume Flow Rate (MVR)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Water Absorption at Equilibrium0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Water Absorption at Saturation0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Thermal properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
CTE, Linear, Normal to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Thermal Conductivity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Vicat Softening Temperature0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Vicat Softening Temperature0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Makrolon® Rx2430 Processing Guidelines

Injection Processing Guidelines

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Shot-to-Cylinder SizeVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
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Barrel Front TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Barrel Middle TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Barrel Nozzle TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Barrel Rear TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Drying TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Drying TimeVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Hold PressureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Injection VelocityVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Moisture ContentVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Mold TemperatureVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Screw SpeedVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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