TUFFAK AR-V polycarbonate sheet ABRASION RESISTANT TUFFAK AR-V sheet is a one or both sides hard-coated polycarbonate product that adds higher abrasion resistance and surface hardness to polycarbonates inherent performance benefits of impact strength and clarity. TUFFAK AR-V is a flame retardant grade with a UL 94 V-1 rating at 0.236 and at 0.358 and greater has a UL 94 V-0 rating. The proprietary hard-coat also provides chemical resistance and long lasting outdoor weathering performance. This product is available in clear a range of standard tints or can be custom matched to any color. TUFFAK AR-V 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 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 APPLICATIONS Izod Impact Strength Notched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 16 Izod Impact Strength Unnotched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin No Break Flat architectural glazing machine guards and laminates 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 co
mpliance and certifications ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2728 Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Safety Standard UL 94 Flammability File E87887 UL 972 Burglary Resistant File BP2126 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 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 U factor 0.236 summerwinter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.850.92 U factor 0.375 summerwinter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.780.85 Dielectric Constant 10 Hz ASTM D 150 2.96 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 ELECTRICAL Arc Resistance Dielectric Strength in air 0.125 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 0.118 UL 94 HB Flame Class 0.236 UL 94 V-1 Flame Class 0.358 UL 94 V-0 Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes TUFFAK AR-V polycarbonate sheet Impact Resistance Chemical Resistance 50 Chemical Tested 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 30 20 10 0 0.5 Glass 2 Acrylic TUFFAK AR-V Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness is 0.125 nominal Abrasion Resistance 30 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-bromoPot
assium Hydroxide - Lye 10 Sodium Hydroxide 10 Toluene Turpentine Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane Vinegar Xylene Acids Hydrochloric Acid 20 Nitric Acid 20 Sulfuric Acid 20 30 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 20 Weathering Behavior in Vertical Orientation 15 12.0 Yellowness Index Delta Haze 25 10 5 0.6 2 Glass TUFFAK AR-V Uncoated polycarbonate 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 TUFFAK AR-V 2.0 0.0 0 Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles using CS-10F wheels at 500 g load 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 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 PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com PDS126
