TUFFAK BG polycarbonate sheet BUS GLAZING TUFFAK BG sheet is a hard-coated polycarbonate product designed for exceptional durability. Manufactured to meet demanding bus glazing requirements this product features abrasion resistance chemical resistance and long lasting outdoor weathering performance. The high impact strength of this product provides excellent protection against vandalism reducing unplanned maintenance and repair. TUFFAK BG meets DOTFMVSS 205 ANSI Z26.1 Item AS-4 and is available in clear as well as a variety of standard and custom tints. APPLICATIONS Bus windows Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values PHYSICAL Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.2 Light Transmission Clear 0.236 ASTM D 1003 84 Chemical Resistance ANSI Z26.1 Pass ASTM D 1044 2 Tensile Strength Ultimate ASTM D 638 psi 9500 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 psi 13500 Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 psi 12500 Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D 638 psi 340000 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 Poissons Ratio ASTM E 132 0.38 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF 3.75 x 10-5 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D 648 F 270 FMVSS 302 Pass Taber Abrasion 100 Cycles Delta Haze CS-10F Wheel 500 g load MECHANICAL THERMAL FLAMMABILITY Flammability of Interior Materials Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes TUFFAK BG polycarbonate sheet Chemical Resistance Impact Resistance Chemical Tested 200 25 FT-LBS 20 15 10 5 0 Tempered Glass Acrylic 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 Hydrox
ide 10 Toluene Turpentine Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane Vinegar Xylene Acids Hydrochloric Acid 20 Nitric Acid 20 Sulfuric Acid 20 200 TUFFAK BG 14 Thick Sheet Steel Dart 1 Diameter Tip Abrasion Resistance 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 30 30 Always keep hazardous chemicals away from uncoated edge of Tuffak Polycarbonate Sheet 25 15 10 5 0 UV Weather Resistance 8 YI-Yellowness Index Delta Haze 20 0.6 Glass 2 TUFFAK BG Uncoated PC 7 6 5 4 3 TUFFAK BG Polycarbonate Sheet 2 1 0 Acrylic 0 1 2 Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles using CS-10F wheel Years 3 4 5 Visible yellowness at 8 or greater 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 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com PDS116
