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  • Topcircle rPC Specifications: Technical Data Sheet for Recycled Polycarbonate PCR

    Topcentral® — Topcircle® rPC technical specifications for injection molders seeking certified recycled polycarbonate.

    ## Available rPC Grades
    Topcentral® offers four standard rPC grades: rPC-100HF High Flow for thin-wall electronics, rPC-200FR Flame Retardant UL 94 V-2 for enclosures, rPC-300GF Glass-Filled for connectors, and rPC-400MF Medium Flow for general purpose.

    ## Physical Properties
    Density: 1.20 g/cm³, Water Absorption: 0.15%, Mold Shrinkage: 0.5-0.7%. All Topcircle® rPC grades are GRS and ISCC PLUS certified.

    Contact Topcentral® for detailed Technical Data Sheets.

  • Recycled Polycarbonate PCR: Complete Guide to rPC for Electronics

    Topcentral® — recycled polycarbonate PCR offers the perfect balance of performance and sustainability for electronics manufacturers.

    ## What Is Recycled Polycarbonate PCR?
    Post-consumer recycled polycarbonate (rPC) is made from discarded polycarbonate products including CD/DVD discs, water bottles, and automotive tail light assemblies. These materials are reprocessed through advanced mechanical recycling into high-quality rPC pellets.

    ## Key Benefits
    ### 1. Carbon Footprint Reduction
    Using recycled polycarbonate reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 70% compared to virgin material. Topcentral® Topcircle® rPC delivers verified carbon savings.

    ### 2. Cost Advantage
    Recycled polycarbonate typically costs 15-30% less than virgin PC, offering immediate savings.

    ### 3. GRS Certification
    Topcentral® Topcircle® rPC is GRS and ISCC PLUS certified, providing full traceability.

    ### 4. Drop-in Compatibility
    Topcircle rPC works with existing injection molding tools without modification.

    ## Applications in Electronics
    – Smartphone cases: rPC-100HF for impact resistance
    – Laptop housings: rPC-200FR for flame retardancy
    – Connectors: rPC-300GF glass-filled grade

    ## Conclusion
    Recycled polycarbonate PCR delivers lower costs, lower carbon footprint, and comparable performance. Contact Topcentral® — Innovation In Sustainability.