Polycarbonate Film Properties

Physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of polycarbonate film

Polycarbonate Film is a transparent, general purpose plastic film with excellent ink adhesion, high heat resistance, and good stiffness. It can easily be thermoformed, molded and die cut. Polycarbonate film is widely used for menu boards, back-lit signs and panels, membrane switches and control panels, light management and diffusion applications, and more.

Polycarbonate film is available in a variety of grades including light diffusing, graphic, and blends made from polycarbonate and other engineering thermoplastics to meet your application needs. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information.

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For a glossary of terms, see our Plastic Properties Descriptions.

 

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Tensile Strength psi D638 *
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi D790 330,000
Izod Impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D256 -
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) °F D648 288   270
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours)
% D570 0.35

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Specific Gravity - D792 1.20
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours)
% D570 0.35

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Tensile Strength psi D638 *
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity psi D638 *
Tensile Elongation % D638 *
Flexural Strength psi D790 -
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi D790 330,000
Compressive Strength psi D695 -
Hardness scale as noted D785, D2240 M70, R118
Izod Impact ft-lbs/in D256 -

 

THERMAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in/in/°F x 10-5 D696 3.9
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) °F D648 288   270
Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air °F - -

 

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 -

 

OPTICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Light Transmittance % D1003 89
Haze % D1003 <1

 

OTHER
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Coefficient of Friction - Dynamic -

Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.

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