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Overview
Polycarbonate film is a clear general purpose film from the thermoplastic polymer family. It can be easily thermoformed and molded.
Polycarbonate film is easy to die-cut and has excellent ink adhesion which makes it a good choice for various applications such as:
- Menu boards
- Touch panels
- Labels
- Nameplates
- Overlays
Polycarbonate Film Standard Sizes
- Length, width, thickness, and tolerances vary by manufactuerer
- Custom sizes and colors available upon request
Polycarbonate Film Grades and Textures
- Makrofol® DE 1-1 gloss/gloss
- Makrofol® PCVM velvet/matte
- Makrofol® PCVE velvet/gloss
- Makrofol® DE 1-4 gloss/fine matte
- Makrofol® DE 6-2 fine velvet/very fine matte
- Makrofol® PCSM suede/matte
- Makrofol® DE 7-2 velvet/very fine matte
- Bayfol® UV 1 7-2
- Bayfol® CR 6-2
NOTE: Several other grades of polycarbonate film are available. For additional information on polycarbonate plastic films, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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Typical Properties
Makrofol® Polycarbonate Film DE 1-1 Gloss/Gloss
| PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
UNITS |
VALUES |
| PHYSICAL |
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| Specific Gravity |
ASTM D792 |
|
1.2 |
| Conversion Factor |
|
ft2/lb-mil |
160 |
Water absorption
(immersion @73°F 24 hours) |
ASTM D570 |
% |
0.33 |
| First surface glass 80° angle, black inked second surface |
ASTM D2457 |
gloss unit |
 98 |
| First surface roughness R3Z |
ISO 4288 |
microns |
 0.5 |
| OPTICAL |
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Haze |
ASTM D1003 |
% |
0.3 |
Light Transmission |
ASTM D1003 |
% |
91 |
Yellowness index |
ASTM E313 |
|
1 |
| MECHANICAL |
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Tensile strength, yield |
ASTM D882 |
psi |
8,800 |
| Tensile strength, break |
ASTM D882 |
psi |
8,700 |
| Elongation@break |
ASTM D822 |
% |
120 |
Tear strength, initiation |
ASTM D1004 |
lb/in |
1,100 |
| THERMAL |
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|
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Heat deflection temperature
1.82 mpa |
ISO 75 |
°F |
270 |
| 0.45 mpa |
|
°F |
288 |
| Vicat softening temperature |
ISO 306 |
°F |
315 |
| FLAMMABILITY |
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UL Listing |
UL 94 |
minimum thickness 0.015" |
V-2 |
|
UL 94 |
minimum thickness 0.005" |
VTM-2 |
Burn rate |
FMVSS302 |
|
100 |
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Makrofol® Polycarbonate Film PCVM Velvet/Matte
| properties |
test method |
units |
values |
| PHYSICAL |
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| Specific Gravity |
ASTM D792 |
|
1.2 |
| Conversion factor |
|
ft2/lb-mil |
160 |
Water absorption
(immersion @73°F 24 hours) |
ASTM D570 |
% |
0.33 |
| First surface gloss 80° angle, black inked second surface |
ASTM D2457 |
gloss unit |
3.0-4.5 |
| First surface roughness R3Z |
ISO 4288 |
microns |
16-23 |
| OPTICAL |
|
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| Haze |
ASTM D1003 |
% |
|
Light transmission |
ASTM D1003 |
% |
90 |
Yellowness index |
ASTM E313 |
|
1 |
| MECHANICAL |
|
|
|
Tensile strength, yield |
ASTM D882 |
psi |
8,700 |
Tensile strength, break |
ASTM D882 |
psi |
8,600 |
Elongation@break |
ASTM D882 |
% |
120 |
Tear strength, initiation |
ASTM D1004 |
lb/in |
1,100 |
| THERMAL |
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|
Heat deflection temperature
1.82 mpa |
ISO 75 |
°F |
270 |
| 0.45 mpa |
|
°F |
288 |
| Vicat softening temperature |
ISO 306 |
°F |
315 |
| FLAMMABILITY |
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UL Listing |
UL 94 |
minimum thickness 0.015" |
V-2 |
|
UL 94 |
minimum thickness 0.005" |
VTM-2 |
Burn rate |
FMVSS302 |
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100 |
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