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ASTALON™ E1600MU is an ultra high viscosity, branched polycarbonate grade specifically designed for multi-wall sheet and profile extrusion applications. E1600MU offers an excellent balance of transparency, toughness, UV stability, flame retardancy and processability.
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Material Status
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Additive
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Features
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Uses
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Processing Method
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| Physical |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Specific Gravity
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ASTM D792 |
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Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (300°C/1.2 kg)
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g/10 min
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ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Tensile Strength 2 (0.126 in)
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psi
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ASTM D638 |
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Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, 0.126 in)
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%
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ASTM D638 |
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Flexural Modulus 3 (0.252 in)
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psi
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ASTM D790 |
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Flexural Strength 3 (0.252 in)
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psi
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ASTM D790 |
| Impact |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Notched Izod Impact (0.126 in)
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ft·lb/in
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ASTM D256 |
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Gardner Impact (0.126 in)
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in·lb
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ASTM D3029 |
| Hardness |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
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ASTM D785 |
| Thermal |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Deflection Temperature Under Load
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ASTM D648 | ||
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66 psi, Unannealed, 0.252 in
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°F
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264 psi, Unannealed, 0.252 in
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°F
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| Flammability |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Flame Rating (0.0630 in)
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UL 94 |
| Related Terminology | |||
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Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ASTALON™ E1600MU, ASTALON E1600MU, ASTALON™ , ASTALON, ASTALONE1600MU, E 1600 MU, E1600MU, E1600, 1600MU, Polycarbonate, PC, Marplex, 1600E
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| Features | |||
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Features may also be described by the following terms: Very High Viscosity, Low Flow, Low Melt, Low MFI, Medium Clarity, Good Toughness, Tough, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
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| Extrusion |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Drying Temperature
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°F
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Drying Time
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hr
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Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
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°F
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Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
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°F
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Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
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°F
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Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
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°F
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Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
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°F
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Melt Temperature
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°F
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Die Temperature
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°F
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Take-Off Roll
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°F
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Back Pressure
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psi
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| Notes |
| 1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications. |
| 20.79 in/min |
| 30.11 in/min |
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