Cast Acrylic Clear P95

Cast Acrylic Clear

Cast Acrylic Clear

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Cast acrylic is a versatile material commonly known as plexiglass found in many applications across numerous industries. Cast acrylic is a thermoplastic polymer created through polymerization, a chemical reaction between a specific catalyst and a monomer.

Cast acrylic is an excellent option for anyone seeking superior clarity and strength without sacrificing versatility due to its higher optical clarity than glass. It’s also 17 times stronger and 10 times more shatter-resistant than glass while still being easily machined, shaped, or laser cut without the worry of noxious off-gassing or burning.

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Cast acrylic is a versatile material commonly known as plexiglass found in many applications across numerous industries. Cast acrylic is a thermoplastic polymer created through polymerization, a chemical reaction between a specific catalyst and a monomer.

Cast acrylic is an excellent option for anyone seeking superior clarity and strength without sacrificing versatility due to its higher optical clarity than glass. It’s also 17 times stronger and 10 times more shatter-resistant than glass while still being easily machined, shaped, or laser cut without the worry of noxious off-gassing or burning.

Advantages of Cast Acrylic

Weatherability and UV resistance
Excellent dimensional stability
Lightweight
Excellent chemical resistance

Common Applications for Clear Cast Acrylic

Superior optical clarity and excellent strength of cast acrylic make it an ideal choice for:

Signage
POP displays
Architectural glazing
Framing
Laser shaping
PSA mounting
Partitions and barriers
Paint mixing palette

Cast Acrylic Clear Technical Data

    Properties
    Unit
    Test Method
    Value
  


    Physical
    
    
    
  

    Nominal thickness used for data
    in.
    -
    0.236
  

    Specific Gravity
    -
    ASTM D-792
    1.19
  

    Rockwell Hardness
    M Scale
    ASTM D-785
    100
  

    Water Absorption (24 hr immersion @ 73ºF)
    %
    ASTM D-570
    0.2
  

    Water Absorption (Long Term Equilibrium – 28 days @ 212ºF)
    %
    ASTM D-570
    0.8
  

    Poisson’s Ratio
    -
    -
    0.35
  

    Optical
    
    
    
  

    Refractive Index (ND @ 73°F)
    -
    ASTM D-542
    1.49
  

    Luminous Transmittance
    %
    ASTM D-1003
    92.0
  

    Haze
    %
    ASTM D-1003
    < 2.0
  

    Mechanical
    
    
    
  

    Tensile Strength, maximum
    PSI
    ASTM D-638
    10,500
  

    Tensile Strength, yield
    PSI
    ASTM D-638
    10,500
  

    Tensile Elongation
    %
    ASTM D-638
    4.9
  

    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity
    PSI
    ASTM D-638
    450,000
  

    Flexural Strength, maximum
    PSI
    ASTM D-790
    16,000
  

    Flexural Modulus of Elasticity
    PSI
    ASTM D-790
    450,000
  

    Notched Izod Impact @ 73°F (23°C)
    ft-lb/in
    ASTM D-256
    0.3
  

    Un-notched Charpy @ 73°F (23°C)
    ft-lb/0.5”x1” section
    ASTM D-256
    7.0
  

    Thermal
    
    
    
  

    Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load @ 264psi – unannealed
    ºF
    ASTM D-648
    205
  

    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion at 60ºF
    in / in / ºF x 10-5
    ASTM E-831
    3.9
  

    Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity
    BTU / (hr)(ft2 )(ºF/in)
    ASTM C-177
    1.3
  

    U-value (summer gain, winter loss)
    BTU / (hr)(ft2 )(ºF/in)
    -
    0.89, 0.96
  

    Specific Heat Capacity at 77ºF
    BTU / (lb ºF)
    -
    0.35
  

    Maximum Recommended Continuous Service Temperature
    ºF
    -
    180 – 200
  

    Recommended Thermoforming Temperature
    ºF
    -
    290 – 360
  

    Craze Resistance
    
    
    
  

    Constant Stress Craze Resistance, IPA
    PSI
    Modified ARTC Method – Mil P-6997
    2,100
  

    Constant Stress Craze Resistance, Aromatic / Alcohol Blend
    PSI
    Modified ARTC Method – Mil P-6997
    1,700
  

    Flammability & Specification Compliance
    
    
    
  

    Horizontal Burn Rate
    in/min
    ASTM D-635
    < 1.0
  

    Smoke Density
    %
    ASTM D-2843
    1.0
  

    Self Ignition Temperature
    ºF
    ASTM D-1929
    860
  

    Surface Burning Characteristics – Flame Spread
    -
    CAN/ULC-S102.2-07 File R16788
    135 (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 (0.118” – 0.944”)
  

    International Residential Code
    -
    IRC 308.3
    CC2 (> 0.125”)
  

    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
  

    FAA (FAR) Section 25.853
    -
    Appx F, Part 1, Paragraphs (a)(1)(iv),
Procedure (b)(5) 15 second horizontal burn
    PASS (0.118” – 0.472”)
  

    Standard Specification for PMMA Acrylic Plastic Sheet
    -
    ASTM D-4802
    Category A-1, Finish 1
  

*The nominal properties reported herein are typical of the product but do not reflect normal testing variance and therefore should not be used for specification purposes.