Industrial Polycarbonate (PC) Residue

Description

1. Product Overview
   Industrial Polycarbonate (PC) Residue is a high-value secondary polymer feedstock derived from post-industrial polycarbonate processing streams. It is primarily used as a recyclable raw material in plastic reprocessing, compounding, and manufacturing industries seeking cost-efficient polymer inputs. The key value proposition lies in its ability to reduce virgin polymer dependency while maintaining workable thermoplastic performance after reprocessing. Strategically, it plays a critical role in circular economy supply chains, enabling manufacturers to lower production costs and improve sustainability metrics without compromising material usability.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Polycarbonate (PC) polymer fragments (bisphenol-A based thermoplastic), with trace additives and stabilizers
• Purity Level / Grade: Industrial-grade recycled polymer feedstock (variable post-industrial residue)
• Physical Form: Irregular flakes, granules, or shredded regrind
• Color: Mixed (transparent, translucent, amber, or light-tinted variations)
• Particle Size: Approximately 5–50 mm (irregular distribution)
• Density: ~1.20–1.22 g/cm³
• Moisture Content: Low, supplied in dry condition (recommended storage required)
• Packaging Options: 500–1000 kg jumbo bags or bulk container lining
• Shelf Life: Indefinite under dry, sealed, and contamination-free storage conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Plastics recycling and re-compounding industries
• Injection molding feedstock preparation for non-optical components
• Extrusion processes for sheets, panels, and industrial parts
• Automotive and electrical housing components (non-critical applications)
• Cost-reduction substitution for virgin polycarbonate in secondary-grade products
  This material performs competitively in non-optical and structural applications by offering significant cost savings, reduced raw material dependency, and stable thermoplastic reprocessing behavior when properly compounded.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Consistent Supply: Stable sourcing from controlled industrial recovery streams
• Quality Stability: Pre-sorted and processed to minimize contamination variance
• Cost Efficiency: Significant reduction compared to virgin polycarbonate resin
• Sustainability Benefit: Supports circular material recovery and reduced polymer waste footprint
• Logistics Capability: Bulk-ready packaging optimized for containerized global shipment
• Technical Support: Availability of basic material handling and reprocessing documentation

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity: 20–25 MT per 20ft container (depending on packaging configuration and compaction density)