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Plaskolite TUFFAK® SK1 HD

TUFFAK SK1 HD prismatic and smooth polycarbonate sheet SKYLIGHT HD HIGH DIFFUSION TUFFAK SK1 HD polycarbonate sheet combines high light transmission and excellent light diffusion characteristics with a weatherable UV cap layer in a single product. Sunlight is uniformly dispersed without hot spots making it the material of choice for daylighting applications. The product is available in white and with smooth or prismatic texture. TUFFAK SK1 HD can be drape or thermoformed for use in contoured applications such as domed skylights. In either flat or contoured geometries it has significantly higher impact resistance compared to acrylic impact modified acrylic or glass Figure 1. TUFFAK SK1 HD has a Limited Product Warranty against breakage. The terms of the warranty are available upon request. APPLICATIONS Skylights sloped vertical and curved glazing glazed archways covered pedestrian walkways barrel vaults awning and entryway canopies Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values PHYSICAL Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.2 Refractive Index ASTM D 542 1.586 Light Transmission 0.118 ASTM D 1003 72 Haze ASTM D 1003 100 Water Absorption 24 hours ASTM D 570 0.15 Poissons Ratio ASTM E 132 0.38 Tensile Strength Break 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 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 60 no break Instrumented Impact 0.125 ASTM D 3763 ftlbs 47 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 MECHANICAL THERMAL Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM C 177 BTUinhrft2F 1.35 Heat Deflection Temperature 264 ps

i ASTM D 648 F 270 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 Brittleness Temperature ASTM D 746 F -200 FLAMMABILITY Horizontal Burn AEB ASTM D 635 in 1 Ignition Temperature Self ASTM D 1929 F 1022 ASTM D 1929 F 824 Ignition Temperature Flash Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes Some properties characterized using non-textured sheet TUFFAK SK1 HD prismatic and smooth polycarbonate sheet Figure 1. Impact Resistance Comparison Impact Resistance 50 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 30 20 10 5 0 0.5 Glass 2 Acrylic IMA TUFFAK SK HD Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness is 0.125 nominal Smooth Surface - No Pattern 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 Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA Hail Impact Resistance FM 4431 Class 4 Severe Rating Pass IBC 2012 Rating for Horizontal Burn Rate ASTM D635-10 CC1 IBC 2012 Self Ignition Greater than 650F ASTM D1929-13a Pass UL 94 Flammability File E87887 UL 972 Burglary Resistant File BP2126 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 PDS170