TUFFAK AR1 polycarbonate sheet ABRASION RESISTANT TUFFAK AR1 sheet is a one side hardcoated polycarbonate product. The hardcoat provides excellent abrasion resistance chemical resistance and long lasting outdoor weathering performance. Over its life cycle its performance can reduce maintenance and replacement costs significantly compared to acrylic glass and standard polycarbonate. TUFFAK AR1 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 ASTM D 1044 2 Tensile Strength Ultimate ASTM D 638 psi 9500 APPLICATIONS Tensile Strength Yield ASTM D 638 psi 9000 Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 psi 340000 Lamination spall shield single surface decorative applications Elongation ASTM D 638 110 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 psi 13500 Flexural Modulus ASTM D 790 psi 345000 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 CPS
C 16 CFR 1201 Category I and Category II Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials CS-10F Wheel 500 g load 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 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA Brittleness Temperature ASTM D 746 F -200 Shading Coefficient Clear 0.236 NFRC 100-2010 0.97 Shading Coefficient Gray or Bronze 0.236 NFRC 100-2010 0.77 ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2728 U factor 0.236 summerwinter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.850.92 U factor 0.375 summerwinter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.780.85 UL 94 Flammability File E351891 UL 972 Burglary Resistant Glazing Materials UL File BP2126 UL 746C Suitability for Outdoor Use UL File 351891 AAMA 501.8 Resistance to Human Impact of Windows Systems Intended for Use in Psychiatric Applications ELECTRICAL Dielectric Constant 10 Hz ASTM D 150 Dielectric Constant 60 Hz ASTM D 150 3.17 Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 Ohmcm 8.2 x 1016 Dissipation Factor 60 Hz ASTM D 150 0.0009 Stainless Steel Strip Electrodes ASTM D 495 Seconds 10 Tungsten Electrodes ASTM D 495 Seconds 120 ASTM D 149 Vmil 380 Arc Resistance Dielectric Strength in air 0.125 2.96 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 TUFFAK AR1 polycarbonate sheet Security ratings for AR 0.500 ASTM F 1233.08 Class 2.0 Body Passage Delta Haze ASTM F 1915 Grade 3 Chemical Resistance Resistance Time Acetone Ammonia 10 concentration Antifreeze 5050 Benzene Bleach Clorox concentrated Chloroform Denatured Alcohol Di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate Diesel Oil Isopropyl Alcohol IPA Kerosene Methyl Alcohol
Methyl Butyl Ketone Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methylene Chloride Naphthalene 1-bromoPotassium Hydroxide - Lye 10 Sodium Hydroxide 10 Toluene Turpentine Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane Vinegar Xylene Acids Hydrochloric Acid 20 Nitric Acid 20 Sulfuric Acid 20 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 20 15 10 5 0.6 2 Glass TUFFAK AR1 0 Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles using CS-10F wheels at 500 g load Weathering Behavior of TUFFAK in Vertical Orientation 12.0 uncoated polycarbonate 10.0 Yellowness Index H.P. White TP 0500 Level 1 Sequence 8 30 25 ASTM F 1233.08 Class 1.4 Contraband Passage Chemical Tested Abrasion Resistance 30 Forced Entry Containment 8.0 6.0 4.0 TUFFAK AR1 2.0 0.0 0 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 5.4 6 7.1 Years Based upon Xenon WOM accelerated weathering for UV dose at mid-latitude location Tested in accordance to ASTM D 1308-02 Always keep hazardous chemicals away from uncoated edge of Tuffak Polycarbonate Sheet These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. 2018 PLASKOLITE LLC 082018 TUFFAK is a registered trademark of Plaskolite LLC PLASKOLITE PDS103
