| Duraplex® impact modified acrylic sheet is used in a variety of market areas. Its versatility in thermoforming and weatherability makes this acrylic sheet an excellent choice for many applications
| Duraplex markets included Sign Industry
Superior outdoor weatherability and durability Display Industry
Durable for rough handling and light weight. Safe, shatter resistant for human contact Skylight Industry
U.V. stabilized throughout the sheet allowing direct sunlight applications Window and Door Industry
Storm windows and storm doors. Garage and basement windows | | | Impact Modified Acrylic Sheet | Optix | Duraplex | | PROPERTY | ASTM | UNITS | 0 | 30% | 50% | 70% | 100% | | Optical | | Light Transmission | D-1003 | % | 92 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 90 | | PercentHaze | D-1003 | % | 2 | 2 | 2 | <3 | <3 | | Mechanical | | Impact Strength Izod Impact | (73°F) | D-256 | ft.lbs./in. | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | | | (0°F) | D-256 | ft.lbs./in. | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | | Falling Dart | 0 | D-3029-GB | in-lb. | 4 | 17 | 30 | 45 | 75 | | | 0 | (Unpainted, 73°F) | These values are not intended for specifications. | | Tensile Strength | Modulus | D-638 | PSI | 430,000 | 376,000 | 340,000 | 304,000 | 250,000 | | | Stength @ Yield | D-638 | PSI | 10,500 | 9,000 | 8,000 | 7,100 | 5,600 | | Flexural Strength | Stength @ Yield | D-790 | PSI | 16,000 | 13,690 | 12,000 | 10,610 | 8,300 | | Rockwell Hardness | Method A | D-785 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 68 | 59 | 46 | | Thermal | | Deflection Temperature | D-648 | °F | 208 | 200 | 194 | 188 | 180 | | Annealed | (264psi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Coefficient of Linear | D-696 | in./in.°F | 3x10-5 | 3x10-5 | 4x10-5 | 4x10-5 | 5x10-5 | | Thermal Expansion | (0-100°F, Avg.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Processing00 | | Density Specific Gravity | D-792 | 0 | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.16 | 1.15 | | Moisture Water Absorption | D-570 | % wt. gain | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | | Dimensional Molding Shrinkage | D-955 | mils./in. | 2 -6 | 3 -6 | 3 -6 | 3 -6 | 3 -6 |
  
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