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Static Dissipative Plastic


 
Description
PC-300™ 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-300™ 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-300 Polycarbonate offers exceptional design versatility since it fabricates simply, is light in weight and is available in large sheet sizes. It also exhibits superior impact resistance and flame spread properties, plus excellent clarity, chemical resistance, and mar resistance.

Applications
PC-300 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 semi-conductor, electronic, and micro-manufacturing industries. Typical applications include; guards, covers, windows, doors, and access panels for electronic equipment, assembly machines and instruments; conveyor line covers; transparent room partitions; process equipment enclosures; and mini-environment glazing panels. 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-300 Polycarbonate is easily fabricated into flat surface configurations using the same equipment and fabrication techniques generally employed with unsurfaced polycarbonate sheet products. It should not be used for heat formed bent configurations since the hard, cured C-300 surface is not designed for heat bending. When solvent welding, it is necessary to remove the C-300 surface mechanically to achieve a good bond. For more information on fabrication refer to SciCron Technologies Technical Information Bulletin No. SP-01.
 		 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 without the need for ionization.
  • 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.
  • Hard, mar resistant, durable surface
    C-300 surface, harder than the base plastic, reduces risk of damage to the sheet surfaces.
  • Superior chemical resistance
    Reduces risk of solvent or chemical surface damage.
  • Excellent clarity
    Premium optical quality polycarbonate with clear C-300 surface minimizes visible distortion.

Availability
PC-300 Polycarbonate is available in clear and transparent gray and bronze tints. Other colors are available by special order.

Standard Dimensions (Nominal)
Thickness: 3mm (1/8"), 4.5mm (3/16"), 6mm (1/4"), 9mm (3/8"), 12mm (1/2") plus films 10-90 mils
Standard Sheet Size: 48" x 96"
Other sizes and thicknesses available upon request.

 
Made in USA
 

 


Typical Physical Properties  (Typical but not guaranteed values for 0.25 inch material)

 
Property Test Method Units PC-300 Polycarbonate
Physical
Specific Gravity
Pencil Hardness		 ASTM D792
ASTM D3363		 --
Hardness Scale		 1.20
B
Mechanical
Tensile Strength
  Ultimate
  Elongation
Tensile Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Compressive Strength
Izod Impact Strength (milled notch)		 ASTM D638
ASTM D638
ASTM D638
ASTM D790
ASTM D790
ASTM D695
ASTM D256		 psi
%
psi
psi
psi
psi
ft-lb/inch of notch		 9,500
100
340,000
13,500
340,000
12,500
16
Thermal
Deflection Temperature (264 psi load)
Vicat Softening Point
Maximum Continuous Service Temperature
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity		 ASTM D648
ASTM D1525
--
ASTM D696
Cenco-Fitch		 °F
°F
°F
in/in/°F
BTU•in/hr•ft2•°F		 270
310
180
3.8 x 10-5
1.35
Flammability
Horizontal Burn (Flame Spread)
UL 94 Rating

 		 ASTM D635
UL 94

 		 in/min
UL Classification

 		 Less than 1.0
V-2 0.118 - 0.236 in
V-0 ≥ 0.236 in
Optical
3mm Transparent Clear Transmittance - Total
Haze		 ASTM D1003
ASTM D1003		 %
%		 75
Less than 3.0
Electrical
Surface Resistivity
Surface Resistance
Electrostatic Decay

 		 ASTM D257
EOS/ESD S11.11
FTS 101C,
Method 4046.1*		 ohms/sq
ohms
sec

 		 106 - 108
105 - 107
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 D543

Samples immersed in the specified chemicals for 24 hours at room temperature and 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 Clear
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

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.

 
PC-300-7 2/04


 
The information and statements contained herein are believed to be accurate, however, users should perform their own testing and verification to determine the durability, applicability and suitability of the products for their own purposes. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, or as permission, inducement, or recommendation to practice any patented invention without license. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. While SciCron Technologies' surface is more mar resistant than the original substrate, the term "Permanent" or "Permanence" is not intended as a guarantee of durability in any particular application. It is used to distinguish SciCron Technologies' surface from topical anti-stats which must be reapplied on a regular basis.



 
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