Engineering plastics
LEXAN™
Polycarbonate (PC)
LEXAN™ polycarbonate family by SABIC — an engineering plastic combining very high impact strength, glass-like transparency and good heat resistance. Chosen for critical parts in automotive, electronics, healthcare and optics.
Manufacturer
SABIC
About the material
- LEXAN™ is a family of polycarbonates with outstanding impact — even at low temperatures — and light transmission up to 89%.
- Very good dimensional stability, electrical properties and a broad range of grades (transparent, flame-retardant, reinforced, medical, food-contact).
- Customers choose LEXAN™ wherever safety, aesthetics and durability of an injection-moulded or extruded part are required at the same time.
Key properties
Very high impact strength
Good heat resistance (HDT ~130 °C)
Glass-like transparency
High dimensional stability
Grades meeting UL94 V-0
UV-resistant variants available
Typical applications
Automotive
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare
Construction & Lighting
Consumer goods
Industrial
Why choose this material?
- Retains impact strength at low temperatures — safe guards and housings.
- High transparency and colourability — lenses, diffusers, optical parts.
- Broad grade choice (FR, medical, reinforced, siloxane copolymer) on one material platform.
- Stable SABIC global supply chain — batch-to-batch consistency and technical support.
Selected grades
A short list of example grades — we help you select the full range for your application. Contact us for TDS and samples.
| Grade | Type / features | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|
| LEXAN™ 101R | General purpose, high impact | Technical parts, housings |
| LEXAN™ 121R | Medium flow | Electrical, medium-wall housings |
| LEXAN™ 123R | Medium-high flow, enhanced impact | Device housings, electrical components |
| LEXAN™ 141R | High flow | Thin-wall electronics, connectors |
| LEXAN™ 143R | Improved processability | Consumer goods, home appliances |
| LEXAN™ EXL | Siloxane copolymer — extreme low-temperature impact | Automotive, helmets, outdoor equipment |
| LEXAN™ HP1R | Healthcare grade, biocompatible | Medical devices, device housings |
| LEXAN™ FST | Flame retardant, low smoke (rail / aerospace) | Rail interiors, lighting panels |
Frequently asked questions
Technical support
Not sure which grade to choose?
Our engineers will help select the right material, run trials and prepare samples.