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Plaskolite TUFFAK® GP P12 General Product Information

TUFFAK AU polycarbonate sheet ABRASION RESISTANT ULTRA CLEAR TUFFAK AU sheet is a one side hard coated polycarbonate product exhibiting unsurpassed visible light transmission versus other polycarbonate sheet products. This high clarity sheet is specifically designed for use in multilayer laminates. The advanced hard coat technology significantly enhances the abrasion resistance chemical resistance and weathering properties of the product while maintaining the excellent impact performance of TUFFAK polycarbonate. APPLICATIONS Specialty laminates Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values PHYSICAL Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.2 Refractive Index 72F ASTM D 542 1.586 Light Transmission Clear 0.125 ASTM D 1003 91 Water Absorption 24 hours 73F ASTM D 570 0.15 Taber Abrasion 100 Cycles Delta Haze ASTM D 1044 2 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 18 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF 3.75 x 10-5 Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D 648 F 270 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 CS-10F Wheel 500 gm load MECHANICAL THERMAL Typical Properties are not intended for specification purposes TUFFAK AU polycarbonate sheet Chemical Resistance Impact Resistance 50 Chemical Tested 46 30 20 10 2 0.5 Glass Acrylic TUFFAK AU Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness is 0.125 nominal Abrasion Resistance 30 30 25 15 5 0 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 4 0.6 2 Glass TUFFAK AU Acrylic Uncoated PC 90 80 Light Transmission Weathering Behavior in Vertical Orientation 12.0 Uncoated polycarbonate 10.0 Spectral Transmission 100 Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles using CS-10F wheel 8.0 6.0 4.0 70 60 50 40 TU

FFAK AU TUFFAK GP 30 20 TUFFAK AU 2.0 10 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 75 0 72 0 0 69 0 66 0 63 0 60 Years Based upon Xenon WOM accelerated weathering for UV dose at mid-latitude location 0 7.1 57 0 6 54 5.4 0 3.5 51 0 2.8 0 2.1 48 1.4 45 0 42 0 0 0.0 0 Yellowness Index 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 10 39 0 Delta Haze 20 36 Total Energy ftlbs 40 0 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 Hydroxide 10 Toluene Turpentine Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane Vinegar Xylene Acids Hydrochloric Acid 20 Nitric Acid 20 Sulfuric Acid 20 Wavelength nm PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com PDS099