Technical datasheet

LEXAN™ Resin HPS6

Supplied bySABIC- Last Updated on Dec 12, 2025

LEXAN™ Resin HPS6 by SABIC is amorphous polycarbonate. It is biocompatible and EtO-, steam-, e-beam and gamma sterilizable grade containing mold release. It offers medium/low flow, formulation control, good ductility, toughness and clarity. It shows reduced color shift after sterilization compared to unstabilized polycarbonate resins. LEXAN™ Resin HPS6 is processed by injection molding and used for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. It complies with ISO10993/USP Class VI.
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LEXAN™ Resin HPS6 properties

Mechanical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Elongation at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Elongation at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Elongation at Yield0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Elongation at Yield0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Yield Strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Yield Strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Hardness, Rockwell R0.0 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
Impact Strength, Notched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Unnotched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Modulus of Elasticity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Modulus of Elasticity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Tensile Strength at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Tensile Strength at Break0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

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Tensile Strength at Yield0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Tensile Strength at Yield0.0 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, Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Volume Flow Rate (MVR)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Moisture Absorption0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Specific Gravity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Water Absorption0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Water Absorption0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Thermal properties

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CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
CTE, Linear, Transverse to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Unannealed0.0 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

LEXAN™ Resin HPS6 Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
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