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Apec® 1897

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Covestro

Apec® 1897 by Covestro is an UV stabilized polycarbonate (PC) grade. It offers heat resistance, easy release and flow. It is suitable for processing by injection molding. Apec® 1897 is recommended for lamp covers and headlamp lenses.

Apec® 1897 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Volume Flow Rate (MVR)

18 cm³/10 min

(At 330°C, 2.16 kg)

ISO 1133

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

19 g/10 min

(At 330°C, 2.16 kg)

ISO 1133

Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow

0.85 %

(At 60x60x2 mm³)

ISO 294-4

Injection Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Temperature

330 - 340 °C

Mold Temperature

120 - 140 °C

Injection Velocity

200 mm/s

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