Installation Guide

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ASTM Test
Method
D-792
D-542
D-1003
E 90-70
E 413
D-570
D-702
Units
%
%
db
%
By weight
%
Shrinkage
Values
1.19
1.49
92
2
27
.40
<5%
Mechanical
Tensile strength
maximum
Tensile elongation
maximum
Modulus of elasticity
Flexural strength
maximum
Izod molded notch
1/2” x 2 1/2” x 1/4” bar
at 73°
Izod milled notch
1/2” x 2 1/2” x 1/4” bar
at 73°
Tensile impact strength
Abrasion resistance
0 cycles
10 cycles
50 cycles
200 cycles
Rockwell Hardness
(sample thickness .250”)
D-638
D-790
D-256-56
D-1822
D-1044
D-785
psi
%
psi
psi
Ft lbs/inch
of notch
Ft lbs/inch
of notch
Ft lb/in
2
Haze, %
Haze, %
Haze, %
Haze, %
10,100
5.1
431,000
14,600
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.28
20
2
15
30
50
M-93
These suggestions and data are based on informa-
tion we believe to be reliable. They are offered in
good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and
methods of use are beyond our control. We rec-
ommend that the prospective user determine the
suitability of our materials and suggestions before
adopting them on a commercial scale.
Thermal
Maximum
recommended
continuous service
temperature
Softening temperature
Melting temperature
Deflection temperature
load, unannealed
3.6°F/minute, 264 psi
3.6°F/minute, 66 psi
Coefficient of thermal
expansion
-40°F
-20°F
0°F
20°F
40°F
60°F
80°F
100°F
Thermal conductivity
Flammability
(burning rate)
Smoke density rating
Self-ignition temperature
Flame spread index/
Smoke developed index
ASTM Test
Method
D-648
D-696
C-177
D-635
.060” Sheet
.236” Sheet
D-2843-77
D-1929
E-84-86
Units
°F
°F
°F
°F
°F
ins/in/°Fx
10
-5
BTU
(HR)(Ft
2
)(°F/in)
ins/minute
%
.236”
°F
.236”
.375”
.236”
Values
170-190
210-220
300-315
190
205
2.7
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.9
4.3
.9
1.019
.318
.36
833
110
115
Chemical
Resistance to stress -
Critical crazing stress
to:
Isopropyl alcohol
Lacquer thinner
Toluene
Solvesso 100
ARTC
modification
of
MIL-P-6997
psi
psi
psi
psi
900
500
1,300
1,600
ACRYLIC SHEET PROPERTIES
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P.O. Box 1497 • Columbus, Ohio 43216
614/294-3281 • FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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1-800-848-9124
Optix
®
Acrylic Sheet Properties
ASTM
Physical Test
Properties Method Units Values
Specific Gravity D-792 1.19
Optical Refractive Index D-542 1.49
Light Transmittance D-1003
Total % 92
Haze % 2
Sound Transmission E 90 db 27
E 413
Water Absorption D-570 % 0.40
By Weight
Shrinkage D-702 % <5%
Shrinkage
Mechanical
Tensile Strength - Max. D-638 psi 11,030
Tensile Elongation - Max. % 5.8
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity psi 490,000
Flexural Strength - Max. D-790 psi 17,000
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi 490,000
Izod Impact Strength - D-256 ft-lb/in 0.4
Molded Notch Notch
Izod Impact Strength - ft-lb/in 0.28
Milled Notch Notch
Tensile Impact Strength D-1822 ft-lb/in
2
20
Abrasion Resistance D-1044
Change in Haze
0 cycles Haze, % 0
10 cycles Haze, % 11.2
50 cycles Haze, % 24.0
200 cycles Haze, % 24.9
Rockwell Hardness D-785 M-95
ASTM
Test
Thermal Method Units Values
Maximum °F 170-190
Recommended
Continuous Service
Temperature
Softening Temperature °F 210-220
Melting Temperature °F 300-315
Deflection Temperature D-648
264 psi °F 203
66 psi °F 207
Coefficient of Thermal D-696 in/(in-°F)
Expansion x10
-5
-30 to 30°C
Thermal Conductivity C-177 BTU-ft/ 0.075
(hr-ft
2
-°F)
Flammability D-635 in/minute 1.019
(Burning Rate)
Smoke Density Rating D-2843 % 3.4
Self-Ignition D-1929 °F 833
Temperature
Flame Spread Index E-84 115
Smoke Developed Index 550
Chemical
Resistance to Stress - ARTC
Critical Crazing Stress modification
to: of
MIL-P-6997
Isopropyl Alcohol psi 900
Lacquer Thinner psi 500
Toluene psi 1,300
Solvesso 100 psi 1,600
ISO 9001 Quality System
These suggestions and data are based on information we believe
to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guar-
antee, as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control.
We recommend that the prospective user determine the suit-
ability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on
a commercial scale.
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