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Plaskolite TUFFAK® AR1

ABRASION RESISTANT TUFFAK AR polycarbonate sheet is a one or both sides hard-coated polycarbonate product that adds higher abrasion resistance and surface hardness to polycarbonates inherent performance benefits of impact strength and clarity. The proprietary hard-coat also provides chemical resistance and long lasting outdoor weathering performance. This product is available in clear a range of standard tints or can be custom matched to any color. TUFFAK AR polycarbonate sheet has a seven 7 year Limited Product Warranty against breakage yellowing and hazing. The terms of the warranty are available on request. Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values PHYSICAL Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.2 Refractive Index ASTM D 542 1.586 Light Transmission Clear 0.118 ASTM D 1003 86 Light Transmission I30 Gray 0.118 ASTM D 1003 50 50 Light Transmission K09 Bronze 0.118 ASTM D 1003 Light Transmission I35 Dark Gray 0.118 ASTM D 1003 18 Water Absorption 24 hours ASTM D 570 0.15 Poissons Ratio ASTM E 132 0.38 Chemical Resistance ASTM D 1308 Pass Taber Abrasion 100 Cycles Delta Haze CS-10F Wheel 500 g load ASTM D 1044 2 Tensile Strength Ultimate ASTM D 638 psi 9500 Tensile Strength Yield ASTM D 638 psi 9000 Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 psi 340000 Elongation ASTM D 638 110 APPLICATIONS Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 psi 13500 Flexural Modulus ASTM D 790 psi 345000 Flat architectural glazing machine guards and laminates Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 psi 12500 Compressive Modulus ASTM D 695 psi 345000 Izod Impact Strength Notched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 16 Izod Impact Strength Unnotched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin No Break Instrumented Impact 0.125 ASTM D 3763 ftlbs 47 Shear Strength Ultimate ASTM D 732 psi 10000 Shear Strength Yield ASTM D 732 psi 6000 Shear Modulus ASTM D 732 psi 114000 Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 785 M70 R118 3.75 x 10-5 Regulatory code compliance and certifications ANSI Z97.1-2009 2015 American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials

Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test Class A Unlimited MECHANICAL THERMAL Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM C 177 BTUinhrft2F 1.35 Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D 648 F 270 CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category I and Category II Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 Brittleness Temperature ASTM D 746 F -200 Shading Coefficient Clear 0.236 NFRC 100-2010 0.97 Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA Shading Coefficient Gray or Bronze 0.236 NFRC 100-2010 0.77 U factor 0.236 summerwinter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.850.92 U factor 0.375 summerwinter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.780.85 Dielectric Constant 10 Hz ASTM D 150 2.96 Dielectric Constant 60 Hz ASTM D 150 3.17 ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2728 UL 94 Flammability File E87887 ELECTRICAL UL 972 Burglary Resistant Glazing Materials UL File BP2126 Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 Ohmcm 8.2 x 1016 Dissipation Factor 60 Hz ASTM D 150 0.0009 UL 746C Suitability for Outdoor Use UL File 351891 Arc Resistance Stainless Steel Strip Electrodes Tungsten Electrodes ASTM D 495 ASTM D 495 Seconds Seconds 10 120 AAMA 501.8 Resistance to Human Impact of Windows Systems Intended for Use in Psychiatric Applications Dielectric Strength in air 0.125 ASTM D 149 Vmil 380 FLAMMABILITY Horizontal Burn AEB ASTM D 635 in 1 Ignition Temperature Self ASTM D 1929 F 1022 Ignition Temperature Flash ASTM D 1929 F 824 Flame Class 0.060 UL 94 HB Flame Class 0.236 UL 94 HB Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes