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PC-300 / PC-350 Anti-Static
Polycarbonate Sheet Specifications

( see also Standard and Zelux® Static Control Polycarbonate Specifications )
( see also AntiStatic Acrylic and AntiStatic PVC Specifications )
DESCRIPTION

PC-300 and PC-350 Static Dissipative Polycarbonates are premium quality clear polycarbonate sheets which have been surface coated with SciCron Technologies' STATICON ® proprietary, clear, static dissipative surfacing. This unique technology imparts to the sheet surfaces superior resistance to charge generation and superior static decay performance. The result are sheet products which exhibit excellent control of both electrostatic discharge (ESD) and particulate attraction. These characteristics are permanent and totally independent of humidity.

STATIC DISSIPATIVE POLYCARBONATE GRADES
PC-300 Polycarbonate
PC-300 is easily fabricated into flat surface configurations. It should not be used for heat-formed bent configurations. PC-300 is manufactured from premium quality transparent polycarbonate sheets which are optically distortion free and resistant to buildup of harmful contaminants. Consequently, it is widely used in clean rooms by the semiconductor, electronic, micro-manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. Applications include; perimeter windows, transparent room partitions, light-weight floor-to-ceiling window walls, laminar-flow air containment screens, mini-environment glazing panels, pass-thru modules, equipment enclosures, and desiccator cabinets.

PC-350 Polycarbonate
PC-350 is designed to accommodate heat bending when heat temperatures are carefully controlled. Typical applications include transparent heat-formed covers, windows, doors and access panels for electronic equipment, machines and instruments, and formed enclosures including protection of static-sensitive devices and spark discharge control in explosive environments.
AVAILABILITY
PC-300 and PC-350 are available in standard full-size sheets of 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch thicknesses by 4 ft. wide by 8 ft. length. Cut-to-size pieces are available. Metric sheet thicknesses are available by custom quote only (minimums may apply).
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
  • Cannot be tribocharged when properly grounded - prevents static buildup
  • Electrostatic decay in less than 0.05 second per Federal Test Standard 101C, Method 4046.1 (rapid dissipation without arcing)
  • Ideal surface resistivity without need for ionizers or coatings
  • Permanence in static dissipation performance without periodic re-coating
  • Humidity-independent static charge control
  • Advanced technology, uniform surface treatment avoids "hot spots"
  • Superior fabrication characteristics offer simplified design and installation
  • Inherently light-weight material with large sheet availability
  • Superior chemical resistance with reduced risk of solvent attack
  • TYPICAL PROPERTIES of STATICON ® POLYCARBONATE SHEET
    ASTM or UL test Property PC-300
     Flat Sheet 
    PC-350
     Heat-Formable 
    PHYSICAL
    D792 Density (lb/in³)
    (g/cm³)
    0.043
    1.20
    0.043
    1.20
    MECHANICAL
    D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 9,500 9,500
    D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 345,000 345,000
    D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 100 100
    D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 13,500 13,500
    D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 345,000 345,000
    D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 12,500 12,500
    D256 IZOD Impact Notched (ft-lb/in) 16 16
    THERMAL
    D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
    (x 10 -5 in./in./°F)
    3.8 3.8
    D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
    at 264 psi

    270 / 132

    270 / 132
    D3418 Vicat Softening Temp (°F / °C) 310 / 154 310 / 154
    - Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 170 / 77 170 / 77
    C177 Thermal Conductivity
    (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
    (x 10 -4 cal/cm-sec-°C)

    1.3
    4.5

    1.3
    4.5
    UL94 Flammability Rating V-0 V-0
    ELECTRICAL
    D257 Surface Resistivity (ohms/square) at 50% RH 10 6 - 10 8 10 6 - 10 8
    OPTICAL TRANSPARENCY
    D1003 3mm Transparent Clear Transmittance, Total (%) 74 74
    D1003 Haze (%) 5 5

    NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.
    All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.

    Staticon is a registered trademark of SC Technologies.
    PC-300 and PC-350 are trademarks of SC Technologies.