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Bayer Bayblend® 2953 - Data Sheet

Bayblend 2953 by Bayer, is a super impact, high gloss PC/ABS copolymer with high impact strength even at low temperatures. Applications include automotive lenses, light pipes, and reflectors, equipment housings, electronics, hair dryers, steam irons, and more. Click for Medical Use Info.

General Characteristics
Material Status
  • Active
Availability of distribution
  • North America
Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
Recycled Content
  • 0%
Features
  • Impact Resistance - Super High
  • Impact Resistance - At Low Temperatures
  • Heat Resistance - High
  • Rigidity - High
  • Dimensional Stability - Good
  • Processability - Good
  • Thermal Stability - Good
  • Color Stability - Good
Uses
  • Automotive - Interior and Exterior Parts
  • Business Equipment - copiers, computers, fax machines, peripherals etc.
  • Housings
  • Communication Equipment - cell phones, cordless phones, handheld radios etc.
  • Appliances - refrigerator trays, microwave doors etc.
  • Electrical and Electronics - connectors, boom boxes, etc.
  • Plating
Appearance
Forms
  • Pellets
Processing Methods
  • Injection Molding
Physical Value Unit of Measure Conditions Test
Specific Gravity 1.12 sp gr 23/23°C ASTM D-792
Melt Flow Rate 9.7 g/10min 300°C/1.2 kg - 0 ASTM D-1238
Mold Shrink, Linear-Flow 0.007 in/in   ASTM D-792
Mechanical Value Unit of Measure Conditions Test
Tensile Modulus 335,000 (2.311) psi (GPa)   ASTM D-638
Tensile Stress @ Yield 6,600 (45.54) psi (MPa)   ASTM D-638
Tensile Elongation @ Yield 3 %   ASTM D-638
Tensile Elongation @ Break 130 %   ASTM D-638
Flexural Modulus 340,000 (2.345) psi (GPa)   ASTM D-790
Flexural Stress @ 5% Strain 13,400 (92.46) psi (MPa)   ASTM D-790
Impact Value Unit of Measure Conditions Test
Notched Izod Impact Strength 14.0 (747.306) ft-lbs/in (J/m) 0.125" (3.2 mm), 73°F (22.7°C) ASTM D-256
Notched Izod Impact Strength 11.0 (587.169) ft-lbs/in (J/m) 0.500" (12.8 mm), 73°F ASTM D-256
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy 456 (51.528) in/lbs (Joules) 0.1250" (2.54 mm), 73°F (22.7°C) ASTM D-3763
Instrumented Dart Impact Energy 492 (55.596) in/lbs (Joules) 0.1250" (2.54 mm), -20°F ASTM D-3763
Thermal Value Unit of Measure Conditions Test
Deflection Temp Under Load 205 (96.11) °F (C°) 264psi (1.82 MPa)   Unannealed ASTM D-648  
Deflection Temp Under Load 226 (107.77) °F (C°) 66psi (0.46 MPa)  Unannealed ASTM D-648  
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 4.3 e-005 in/in/°F   ASTM E-831
Flammability Value Unit of Measure Conditions Test
UL 94 Flame Class HB Rating 0.059" (1.498mm) UL 94
UL 94 Flame Class HB Rating 0.1180" (2.997mm) UL 94
UL 746 Value Unit of Measure Conditions Test
Relative Temp Index Mechanical 140 (60) °F (C°) Non-Impact, 0.059" (1.498mm) UL 746
Relative Temp Index Mech w/Impact 140 (60) °F (C°) Impact, 0.059" (1.498mm) UL 746
Relative Temp Index Electrical 140 (60) °F (C°) 0.059" (1.498mm) UL 746

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