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HomeMy WebLinkAboutESCO'S PLEXIGLASS PROPERTIESPremium-grade Plexiglas® MC acrylic sheet satisfies the requirements of nearly all high performance applications. Colorless Plexiglas® MC acrylic sheet carries a 10-year limited warranty on light transmission. It is available in a broad range of colors and patterns. Many sign colors have excellent diffusion characteristics for LED hiding. Plexiglas® MC acrylic sheet is a versatile material that has many residential, commercial, industrial and professional uses. Typical applications include: n High Performance Acrylic Sheet n Exceptional Optical Clarity n Weather Resistant n Lightweight – Half the weight of glass n Can be easily fabricated and thermoformed n Available in transparent, translucent, and opaque colors n Thickness range from 0.060” - 0.472” n Standard sheet sizes range from 48” x 96” to 72” x 120” n Custom sheet sizes available upon request Exceptional Grade for Broad-Range Applications - Architectural glazing - POP displays - Store fixtures - Brochure holders - Industrial and school glazing - Skylights - Furniture - Outdoor signs Plexiglas® MC acrylic sheet is available in more than 28 different standard colors. Visit our chips gallery at www.plexiglas.com/gallery to see our wide range of color offerings. COLOR OFFERING Plexiglas® MC ACRYLIC SHEET TyPICAL STANdARd PROPERTIES PROPERTIES TEST METHOd UNIT VALUE PHySICAL Nominal Thickness for data unless otherwise noted in 0.236” Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 ---1.19 Rockwell Hardness ASTM D-785 M scale 90 Poisson’s Ratio N/A ---0.35 OPTICAL Refractive Index (ND @ 73°F)ASTM D-542 ---1.49 Luminous Transmittance1 ASTM D-1003 %92.0 Haze1 ASTM D-1003 %< 2.0 MECHANICAL Tensile Strength, maximum ASTM D-638 psi 10,200 Tensile Strength, yield ASTM D-638 psi 10,200 Tensile Elongation ASTM D-638 %4.5 Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-638 psi 450,000 Flexural Strength, maximum ASTM D-790 psi 15,000 Flexural Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-790 psi 450,000 Notched Izod Impact @ 73°F (23°C)ASTM D-256 ft-lb / in 0.3 Un-notched Charpy @ 73°F (23°C)ASTM D-256 ft-lb / 0.5”x1” section 7.0 THERMAL Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load @ 264psi – unannealed1 ASTM D-648 ºF 200 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion at 60ºF ASTM E-831 in / in / ºF x 10-5 3.6 Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM C-177 BTU / (hr)(ft2)(ºF/in)1.3 U-value (summer gain, winter loss)N/A BTU / (hr)(ft2)(ºF/in)0.89, 0.96 Specific Heat Capacity at 77ºF N/A BTU / (lb ºF)0.35 Maximum Recommended Continuous Service Temperature N/A ºF 170 – 190 Recommended Thermoforming Temperature N/A ºF 275 – 350 CRAZE RESISTANCE Constant Stress Craze Resistance, IPA5 Modified ARTC Method – Mil P-6997 psi 1,300 Constant Stress Craze Resistance, Aromatic / Alcohol Blend5 Modified ARTC Method – Mil P-6997 psi 1,200 FLAMMABILITy3 & SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE Horizontal Burn Rate1, 2 ASTM D-635 in / min 1.1 Smoke Density ASTM D-2843 %1.2 Self Ignition Temperature ASTM D-1929 ºF 860 Surface Burning Characteristics – Flame Spread CAN/ULC-S102.2-07 File R16788 ---100 (0.125” - 0.250”) Surface Burning Characteristics – Smoke Developed CAN/ULC-S102.2-07 File R16788 ---> 500 (0.125” - 0.250”) Plastics Component – QMFZ2.E39437 - Flammability Classification UL 94 ---94HB (≥ 0.060”) Plastics Component – QMFZ2.E39437 - Outdoor Suitability UL 746C ---f1 (≥ 0.060” Colorless) f2 (≥ 0.060” ALL) International Building Code IBC 2606.4 ---CC2 (0.080” – 0.354”) American National Standard for Safety Glazing ANSI Z97.1 ---PASS (≥ 0.080”) FMVSS 205 – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Glazing ANSI Z26.1 ---AS-5, AS-6, AS-7 Standard Specification for PMMA Acrylic Plastic Sheet ASTM D-4802 ---Category B-1, Finish 1 Data given are average values and should not be used for specification purposes. 1. This property will change with thickness. The value given is for the thickness indicated in the column heading unless otherwise noted. 2. Tests performed on 0.118” thickness. 3. Flammability tests are small scale tests and may not be indicative of how materials will perform in an actual situation. 4. Conditioned for 24 hours at 122ºF 5. The values are after the material has been heated for forming. Altuglas International Arkema Inc. 100 PA Rt. 413 Bristol, PA 19007 TEL 800.523.7500 FAX 215.826.2698 www.altuglasint.com www.plexiglas.com Plexiglas® acrylic plastic is a combustible thermoplastic. Observe fire precautions appropriate for comparable forms of wood and paper. For building uses, check code approvals. Impact resistance is a factor of thickness. Avoid exposure to heat or aromatic solvents. Clean with soap and water. Avoid abrasives. The statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof. Since the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information referred to herein are beyond our control, Arkema expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information; NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE GOODS DESCRIBED OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable when such product is used in combination with other materials or in any process. The user should thoroughly test any application before com-mercialization. Nothing contained herein constitutes a license to practice under any patent and it should not be construed as an inducement to infringe any patent and the user is advised to take appropriate steps to be sure that any proposed use of the product will not result in patent infringement. See MSDS for Health & Safety Considerations. Altuglas® and Plexiglas® are registered trademarks of Arkema. ©2013 Arkema Inc. All rights reserved. RO C , 3 / 1 3 , 4 0 0 For a complete listing of physical properties, go to www.plexiglas.com to download a copy of the Plexiglas® Acrylic Sheet General Information and Physical Properties brochure. Plexiglas® MC ACRYLIC SHEET