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Plaskolite TUFFAK® AR500

TUFFAK AR500 polycarbonate sheet CONTAINMENT GLAZING TUFFAK AR500 monolithic polycarbonate sheet has been tested to ASTM F 1233 ASTM F 1915 and HPW TP 0500 standards for containment and forced entry applications. This specific TUFFAK grade is produced for high optical quality in thick gauge security glazing. Its proprietary hardcoat facilitates cleaning and resists marring chemical and graffiti attack. TUFFAK AR500 has a seven 7 year Limited Product Warranty against coating failure hazing and yellowing. APPLICATIONS Security doors and windows Typical Properties Property Values Gauge Tolerance 0.500 in 5 Weight 3.12 lbs sq ft Shading Coefficient 0.90 U-Value 0.82 Light Transmission 83 Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes Product Performance Ratings FORCED ENTRY CONTAINMENT ASTM F 1233 Class 2.0 Body Passage ASTM F 1233 Class 1.4 Contraband Passage ASTM F 1915 Grade 3 H.P. White TP 0500 Level 1 Sequence 8 AGENCY INFORMATION Combustibility Class CC1 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 CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category I and Category II Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2728 UL 94 Flammability File E87887 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 TUFFAK AR500 polycarbonate sheet Glazing Information Structural security framing systems with equal or greater forced entry andor ballistics ratings as the selected TUFFAK AR500 sheet are recommended. TUFFAK AR500 sheet should be cut to allow for a minimum of one1 inch edge engagement in the frame with sufficient rabbet dept

h for material expansion approx. 116ft.. Use wet or dry sealantsgaskets that are compatible with polycarbonate. Remove protective masking after glazing operations are completed and before prolonged exposure to direct sunlight moisture or high temperature. Standard sheet size 48 x 96 60 x 96 72 x 96 Product specification for TUFFAK AR500 polycarbonate sheet One-ply clear TUFFAK polycarbonate sheet constructed as follows .500 TUFFAK AR-2 abrasion resistant surface Chemical Resistance Chemical Tested 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 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 determines the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. 2019 PLASKOLITE LLC 052019 TUFFAK is a registered trademark of Plaskolite LLC PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com PDS105