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Arkema Plexiglas® MC

Exceptional Grade for Broad-Range Applications Plexiglas MC ACRYLIC SHEET Premium-grade Plexiglas MC acrylic sheet satisfies the n High Performance Acrylic Sheet requirements of nearly all high performance applications. n Exceptional Optical Clarity Colorless Plexiglas MC acrylic sheet carries a 10-year limited warranty on light transmission. It is available in a n Weather Resistant broad range of colors and patterns. Many sign colors have n Lightweight Half the weight of glass excellent diffusion characteristics for LED hiding. Plexiglas MC acrylic sheet is a versatile material that has many residential commercial industrial and professional uses. Typical applications include - Architectural glazing - POP displays - Store fixtures - Brochure holders - Industrial and school glazing - Skylights - Furniture - Outdoor signs n Can be easily fabricated and thermoformed n Available in transparent translucent and opaque colors n Thickness range from 0.060 - 0.472 n Standard sheet sizes range from 48 x 96 to 72 x 120 n Custom sheet sizes available upon request COLOR OFFERING Plexiglas MC acrylic sheet is available in more than 28 different standard colors. Visit our chips gallery at www.plexiglas.comgallery to see our wide range of color offerings. Plexiglas MC ACRYLIC SHEET Typical Standard PROPERTIES PROPERTIES TEST METHOD UNIT VALUE in 0.236 Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 --- 1.19 Rockwell Hardness ASTM D-785 M scale 90 NA --- 0.35 Refractive Index ND 73F ASTM D-542 --- 1.49 Luminous Transmittance1 ASTM D-1003 92.0 Haze1 ASTM D-1003 2.0 Tensile Strength maximum ASTM D-638 psi 10200 Tensile Strength yield ASTM D-638 psi 10200 Tensile Elongation ASTM D-638 4.5 Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-638 psi 450000 Flexural Strength maximum ASTM D-790 psi 15000 Flexural Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-790 psi 450000 Notched Izod Impact 73F 23C ASTM D-256 ft-lb in 0.3 Un-notched Charpy 73F 23C ASTM D-256 ft-lb 0.5x1 section 7.0 PHYSICAL Nominal Thickness for data unless

otherwise noted Poissons Ratio OPTICAL MECHANICAL THERMAL Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load 264psi unannealed1 ASTM D-648 F 200 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion at 60F ASTM E-831 in in F x 10-5 3.6 Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM C-177 BTU hrft2Fin 1.3 U-value summer gain winter loss NA BTU hrft2Fin 0.89 0.96 Specific Heat Capacity at 77F NA BTU lb F 0.35 Maximum Recommended Continuous Service Temperature NA F 170 190 Recommended Thermoforming Temperature NA F 275 350 Modified ARTC Method Mil P-6997 psi 1300 Modified ARTC Method Mil P-6997 psi 1200 Horizontal Burn Rate1 2 ASTM D-635 in min 1.1 Smoke Density ASTM D-2843 1.2 Self Ignition Temperature ASTM D-1929 F 860 Surface Burning Characteristics Flame Spread CANULC-S102.2-07 File R16788 --- 100 0.125 - 0.250 Surface Burning Characteristics Smoke Developed CANULC-S102.2-07 File R16788 --- 500 0.125 - 0.250 CRAZE RESISTANCE Constant Stress Craze Resistance IPA5 Constant Stress Craze Resistance Aromatic Alcohol Blend 5 FLAMMABILITY3 SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE 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 0.080 0.354 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 Standard Specification for PMMA Acrylic Plastic Sheet ASTM D-4802 --- Data given are average values and should not be used for specification purposes. 1. This property will change with thickness. The value given is for the thickness indicated in the column heading unless otherwise noted. 2. Tests performed on 0.118 thickness. 3. Flammability tests are small scale tests and may not be indicative of how materials will perform in an actual situation. 4. Conditioned for 24 hours at 122F 5. The values are after the material has been heated for

forming. Category B-1 Finish 1 For a complete listing of physical properties go to www.plexiglas.com to download a copy of the Plexiglas Acrylic Sheet General Information and Physical Properties brochure. The statements technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof. Since the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information referred to herein are beyond our control Arkema expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IS MADE CONCERNING THE GOODS DESCRIBED OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable when such product is used in combination with other materials or in any process. The user should thoroughly test any application before commercialization. Nothing contained herein constitutes a license to practice under any patent and it should not be construed as an inducement to infringe any patent and the user is advised to take appropriate steps to be sure that any proposed use of the product will not result in patent infringement. See MSDS for Health Safety Considerations. Altuglas and Plexiglas are registered trademarks of Arkema. 2013 Arkema Inc. All rights reserved. ROC 313 400 Plexiglas acrylic plastic is a combustible thermoplastic. Observe fire precautions appropriate for comparable forms of wood and paper. For building uses check code approvals. Impact resistance is a factor of thickness. Avoid exposure to heat or aromatic solvents. Clean with soap and water. Avoid abrasives.