Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet exhibits glass-like qualities such as clarity, brilliance, and transparency, but is half the weight and many times more impact resistant than glass. It is strong, stiff, has good dimensional stability, and is easy to fabricate, machine, and thermoform. Available in a wide range of colors acrylic plastics are used for retail store fixtures, displays, signs, and architectural glazing applications. Acrylic offers outstanding versatility, durability, and aesthetic qualities.
In addition to general purpose clear acrylic, other material options are available including light diffusing, antimicrobial, and bullet resistant grades. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more information about a specific grade.
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For a glossary of terms, see our Plastic Properties Descriptions.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
10,000 |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
480,000 |
| Izod Impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
0.4 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
- 195 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.20 |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.19 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.20 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
10,000 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D638 |
400,000 |
| Tensile Elongation |
% |
D638 |
4.5 |
| Flexural Strength |
psi |
D790 |
17,000 |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
480,000 |
| Compressive Strength |
psi |
D695 |
17,000 |
| Hardness |
scale as noted |
D785, D2240 |
M95 |
| Izod Impact |
ft-lbs/in |
D256 |
0.4 |
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F x 10-5 |
D696 |
4.0 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
- 195 |
| Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air |
°F |
- |
160 |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
430 |
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Light Transmittance |
% |
D1003 |
92 |
| Haze |
% |
D1003 |
2 |
OTHER
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Friction |
- |
Dynamic |
- |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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