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Plaskolite TUFFAK® FO

TUFFAK FO polycarbonate sheet FLAME INHIBITING OPTICAL QUALITY TUFFAK FO is a flame resistant UV stabilized transparent polycarbonate product designed for use in applications requiring improved optical quality. While meeting FAR 25.853 a 1 i requirements at 0.080 and thicker it features high impact strength superior dimensional stability high temperature resistance high clarity and enhanced optical properties. This lightweight thermoformable sheet is also easy to fabricate and decorate. APPLICATIONS Aircraft mirrors Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values PHYSICAL Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.2 Light Transmission Clear 0.118 ASTM D 1003 86 Haze Clear ASTM D 1003 1 Tensile Strength Break 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 345000 Izod Impact Strength Notched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 15 Izod Impact Strength Unnotched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 60 no break Instrumented Impact ASTM D 3763 ftlbs 47 3.75 x 10-5 MECHANICAL THERMAL Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D 648 F 270 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 UL 94 V-0 FLAMMABILITY Flame Class 0.080 FAA Flammability FAR 25.853 0.080 - 0.250 Part 1 a i - 60 sec Pass 0.080 - 0.250 Part 1 a ii - 12 sec Pass Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes TUFFAK FO polycarbonate sheet Impact Resistance 50 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 30 20 10 0 2 0.5 Glass Acrylic TUFFAK FO Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness 0.125 nominal Agency and specification compliance Polycarbonate sheet classification A-A-59502 Type II Class 1 Polycarbonate resin classification ASTM D 3935 PC0120 Flammability - Plastic component UL 94 UL File E351891 Flammability - FAA FAR 25.853 Part 1 60-second and 12-second These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but wi

thout 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 PDS171