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Plaskolite TUFFAK® GP-V

TUFFAK GP-V pebble polycarbonate sheet PEBBLE TEXTURED TUFFAK GP-V Pebble sheet is a translucent UV stabilized polycarbonate product with a pebble texture on one side. This unique pebble texture is useful in obscuring vision reducing glare and helps to hide the appearance of surface scratches. The textured product features outstanding impact strength superior dimensional stability high temperature resistance and flame resistance. TUFFAK GP-V Pebble sheet is offered with a five 5 year Limited Product Warranty against breakage. The terms of the warranty are available upon request. APPLICATIONS Privacy glazing decorative glazing awnings skylights shower doors factory over-glazing lighting 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 88 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 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 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 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 summer winter NFRC 100-2010 BTUhrft2F 0.85 0.92 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 Flame Class 0.060 UL 94 V-2 Flame Class 0.236 UL 94 V-0 Ignition Temperature Self ASTM D 1929 F 1070 Ignition Temperature Flash ASTM D 1929 F 870 Horizontal Burn AEB Building Materials surface-burning 0.060 - 0.250 ASTM D 635 UL 723 in Flame spread Smoke developed 1 5 75 ELECTRICAL Arc Resistance Dielectric Strength in air 0.125 FLAMMABILITY Some properties characterized using non-textured sheet. Flame spread and smoke developed data recorded while material remained in original test position. Ignition of molten residue on the furnace floor resulted in higher values. See UL File R21646 for more information. TUFFAK GP-V pebble polycarbonate sheet Impact Resistance 50 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 30 20 10 2 0.5 0 Glass Acrylic TUFFAK GP-V pebble 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 UL 94 Flammability File E87887 UL 972 Burglary Resistant Glazing Materials UL File BP2126 UL 723 Building Materials UL File R21646 UL 746C Suitability for Outdoor Use UL File 351891 TUFFAK GP-V 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. W

e 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 PDS122