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PC 350 PolyCarbonate

PC-350 Polycarbonate (Bending Grade)
Static Dissipative Plastic

Description
PC-350 Polycarbonate is a plastic sheet product designed to control  static electricity for a wide range of end uses. It is a premium quality  polycarbonate sheet which has been surfaced with SciCron Technologies  proprietary, clear, C-350 static dissipative surfacing. This unique technology  prevents charge generation on the sheet surfaces, thereby controlling  particulate attraction and preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. This  performance is permanent and totally independent of humidity. PC-350  Polycarbonate offers exceptional design versatility since it fabricates  simply, is light in weight and is available in large sheet sizes. It also  exhibits excellent clarity and chemical resistance, plus superior impact  resistance, flame spread properties, and bending characteristics.

Applications
PC-350 Polycarbonate resists  tribocharging under all circumstances and cannot generate a charge when properly  grounded. This makes it ideal for use in manufacturing and assembly operations  for charge sensitive electronic components where it can help prevent both  immediate and latent ESD caused defects. Since it resists charge build-up it  does not attract contaminants, so it can also help prevent contamination-related  rejects in ultra-clean manufacturing operations. Consequently, it is suitable  for use in the semiconductor, electronic, and micro-manufacturing industries.  Typical applications include contoured panels and fabricated items which require  heat bending, such as; guards, covers, windows, doors, and access panels for  electronic equipment, assembly machines and instruments; conveyor line covers  and shields; and equipment enclosures. The product also has many general  industrial uses, including protection for static charge sensitive manufacturing  devices and control of spark discharge in explosive environments.

Fabrication
PC-350 Polycarbonate is easily  fabricated into a variety of flat and bent configurations using the same  equipment and fabrication techniques generally employed with unsurfaced  polycarbonate sheet products. This product is designed to accommodate heat  bending, however, care must be taken to avoid applying too much heat to prevent  damage to the C-350 surface. When solvent welding, it is not necessary to  remove the C-350 surface to achieve a good bond if the welding adhesive contains  some dissolved plastic. For more information on fabrication refer to SciCron  Technologies Technical Information Bulletin No. SP-02.

Features and Benefits
Cannot be tribocharged when properly grounded – Prevents build-up of  static charge and accumulation of harmful contamination. Electrostatic decay in less than 0.05 second per Federal Test Standard  101C, Method 4046.1 – Results in rapid static dissipation without arcing. Surface resistivity of 106 – 108 ohms per  square – Provides for ESD control. Permanence in static dissipation performance – Avoids cost of  application of temporary topical anti-stats. Humidity independent static charge control – Avoids inconvenience of  maintaining high levels of humidity and damage caused by such humidity. Advanced technology, uniform surface treatment – Avoids conductive  discontinuities (charged “hot spots”) often found with non-uniform temporary  topical anti-stats. Superior impact resistance – Provides exceptional shatter resistance  for safety. Superior flame spread properties – Provides additional protection for  equipment in a fire. Superior fabrication and bending characteristics – Provides maximum  versatility and workability during part fabrication. Superior chemical resistance – Reduces risk of solvent or chemical  surface damage. Excellent clarity – Premium optical quality polycarbonate with clear  C-350 surface minimizes visible distortion.

Availability
PC-350 Polycarbonate
is available in  clear and transparent gray and bronze tints. Other colors are available by  special order.

Standard Dimensions (Nominal)
Standard Sheet Size: 48″ x 96″

Part # Thickness Call for Price
SPC350-6 3mm (1/8”) Call
SPC350-4 4.5mm (3/16”)

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SPC350-3 6mm (1/4”)

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SPC350-2 9.5mm (3/8”)

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SPC350-1 12mm (1/2”)

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Other sizes and  thicknesses available upon request.Made in USA

Questions? Ready to order? call
C.C. Steven at 805-658-0207.

PC-350 Polycarbonate (Bending Grade)
Typical Physical Properties (Typical but not  guaranteed values for 0.25 inch material)
property test method units PC-350
PHYSICAL
Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 1.20
Pencil Hardness ASTM D-3363 Hardness Scale 2B
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength–Ultimate ASTM D-638 psi 9,500
Tensile Strength–Elongation ASTM D-638 % 100
Tensile Modulus ASTM D-638 psi 340,000
Flexural Strength ASTM D-790 psi 13,500
Flexural Modulus ASTM D-790 psi 340,000
Compressive Strength ASTM D-695 psi 12,500
Izod Impact Strength (milled notch) ASTM D-256 ft-lb/inch of notch 16
THERMAL
Deflection Temperature (264 psi load) ASTM D-648 oF 270
Vicat Softening Point ASTM D-1525 of 310
Maximum Continuous Service Temperature of 180
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D-696 in/in/of 3.8 x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity Cenco-Fitch BTU*in/hr*ft2*oF 1.35
FLAMMABILITY
Horizontal Burn (Flame Spread) ASTM D-635 inch/min Less than 1.0
UL94 Rating UL 94 UL Classification V-2 < 0.236 in.
V-0  0.236 in.
OPTICAL
3mm Transparent Clear Transmittance–Total ASTM D-1003 % 74
Haze ASTM D-1003 % Less than 3.0
ELECTRICAL
Surface Resistivity ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 106-108
Surface Resistance EOS/ESD S11.11 ohms 105-107
Electrostatic Decay FTS 101C Method 4046.1* sec Less than 0.05
* Federal Test Standard 101C,  Method 4046.1 as described in EIA-541, Appendix F, Measurement of Electrostatic  Decay Properties of Dissipative Planar Materials
Chemical Resistance ASTM  D-543
Samples  immersed in the specified chemicals for 24 hours at room temperature and then  visually examined
Chemical Surface Attack Visual Evaluation
Deionized Water None Clear
30% Sodium Hydroxide None Cloudy
30% Sulfuric Acid None Clear
30% Nitric Acid Some pitting Cloudy
48% Hydrofluoric Acid Pitted coating Clear
Methanol Slight pitting Clear
Ethanol None Clear
Isopropyl Alcohol None Clear
Acetone Severe pitting Opaque
Methylene Chloride Sample dissolved Sample dissolved
Light Transmission Spectral Analysis
Light Transmission Spectral Analysis
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Polycarbonate plastic is a combustible  thermoplastic. Avoid exposure to flame and excessive heat. Observe fire  precautions appropriate for comparable forms of wood and paper.
2. For  building applications, comply with applicable code regulations.
3. Clean  with soap and water. Do not use abrasives. Avoid inappropriate contact with  solvents.