TUFFAK GP prismatic polycarbonate sheet PRISMATIC TEXTURED TUFFAK GP Prismatic sheet is a translucent UV stabilized polycarbonate product with a prismatic texture on one side. This prismatic pattern has been optimized for light diffusion and light transmission making it an excellent choice for most conventional lighting applications. The textured product features outstanding impact strength high temperature resistance superior dimensional stability and is easy to fabricate. TUFFAK GP Prismatic sheet is offered with a five 5 year Limited Product Warranty against breakage. The terms of the warranty are available upon request. APPLICATIONS Lighting lenses and covers 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 92 Water Absorption 24 hours 73F 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 Break 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 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 1070 Ignition Temperature Flash ASTM D 1929 F 870 UL 94 HB Flame Class 0.060 Typical properties are not intended for specification purposes. Some properties characterized using non-textured sheet. TUFFAK GP prismatic polycarbonate sheet Impact Resistance 50 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 30 20 10 2 0.5 0 Glass Acrylic TUFFAK GP prismatic Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness 0.125 nominal 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 IBC 2606.4 Class CC1 60 mils ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2728 UL 94 Flammability File E87887 UL 972 Burglary Resistant Glazing Materials UL File BP2126 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 PDS060
