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ZL ® 1600 Machine Grade Polycarbonate - Discontinued

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General Info

This product has been discontinued. Please contact us for alternatives. ZL® 1600 is machine grade polycarbonate that is a hard and rigid material which offers impact strength and flexibility. The material is flame resistant, self-extinguishing and classified as UL-class 94-HB. ZL® 1600 is not UV-stabilized. It is transparent but not an optical grade polycarbonate. ZL® 1600 is available by special order.

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Key Properties

Good Electrical Properties
Good Mechanical Properties
High Impact Strength

Limitations

Limited Chemical Resistance
Not Resistant to Repetitive Autoclave
Poor UV Resistance

Applications

Electrical Applications
Site Glasses
Structural Applications

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

ZL® 1600

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Made to Order Product Sheet Transparent | Thickness .375” to 5.000” Standard sheet size is 24.000” x 48.000” Rod Transparent | Diameter .500” to 5.000” Standard Lengths 4’ & 10’ Some sizes may have minimum order quantities. Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

Transparent (When Polished)

Safety Data Sheet

Typical Properties of ZL ® 1600 Machine Grade Polycarbonate - Discontinued

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PC Polycarbonate
Trade Name			ZL® 1600
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Transparent Clear (When Polished)
Manufacturer			ZL Plastics
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.2
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.043
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.15
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.4
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	10,500
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	310,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	135
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	14,200
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	340,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	11,500
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	300,000
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	17
Static Coefficient of Friction	Against Steel	NA	0.38
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	3.8
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	132
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	270
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	154
	ASTM D3418	°F	310
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	121
		°F	250
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-2
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	380
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.2
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.001
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	10^16
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			Yes
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$$$$
Machinability			3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

ZL® is a registered trademark of ZL Engineering Plastics, Inc.