TUFFAK GP polycarbonate sheet GENERAL PURPOSE TUFFAK GP sheet is a polished surface UV stabilized transparent polycarbonate product. It features outstanding impact strength superior dimensional stability high temperature resistance and high clarity. This lightweight thermoformable sheet is also easy to fabricate and decorate. TUFFAK GP sheet is offered with a five 5 year Limited Product Warranty against breakage. The terms of the warranty are available upon request. APPLICATIONS Industrial glazing machine guards structural parts thermoformed and fabricated components 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 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 Izod Impact Strength Notched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 18 Izod Impact Strength Unnotched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 60 no break 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 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 Coeff
icient Gray or Bronze 0.236 NFRC 100-2010 0.77 U factor 0.236 summer winter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.85 0.92 U factor 0.375 summer winter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.78 0.85 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 electrode 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 824 ASTM D 1929 F Flame Class 0.060 UL 94 HB 0.394 UL 94 V-0 Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes. Some properties characterized using non-textured sheet. TUFFAK GP polycarbonate sheet Impact Resistance 50 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 30 20 10 2 0.5 0 Glass Acrylic TUFFAK GP Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness 0.125 nominal Standard Products Comparison Property Impact Resistance Cold Bend 6KHHWHLJKW 6KDGLQJRHFLHQW Thermal Expansion Rate 8DFWRUs6XPPHU 8DFWRUsLQWHU Drop Ball Test 0.5 lb Polycarbonate Acrylic Glass No Break 1.75 ftlbs 0.7 ftlbs Bend Radius 100x material thickness 180x material thickness Not possible 3.75 x 10 -5LQLQ -5LQLQ -6LQLQ 78KUIW 78KUIW2 78KUIW 78KUIW2 78KUIW2 78KUIW2 FOHDUVKHHW 6RXQG7UDQVPLVVLRQODVV OEIW 2 2 OEIW 2 2 OEVIW2 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 BP2
126 UL 746C Suitability for Outdoor Use UL File 351891 TUFFAK GP products have limited weathering properties for more information contact your Plaskolite representative. 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 PDS004
