INTRODUCTION FG is an innovating and flexible option for the most demanding design and production requirements. FG is a modified acrylic sheet with impact resistance and superior screw retention. The product allows perfect thermoforming keeping symmetry and color in the final piece. FG by Plastiglas was designed to avoid diminishes and waste in comparison to other acrylic products due to its flexibility its high resistance to compressions and contractions and its ease to be screwed without cracking. 1 APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCT RANGE -FG is recommended for indoor application only. -Kitchen Covers and furniture. -Kitchen Cabinets. -Doors and shelves. -Commercial and Institutional Furniture. -POP Displays. -Commercial and Residential decoration. -Partitions. BENEFITS -Superior hinge and screw retention. -High impact resistance. -Environmental harmonizing. -Resistant to moisture and immersion. -Hygienic. -Outstanding screw hinges and metallic elements retention. -Thermoformable. -Easy cutting and routing. 2 PRODUCT RANGE Size Thickness 48 X 96 48 x 72 of 0.590 Available in 2 glossy sides one side glossy and one side matte or two sides matte. 0.472 0.708 available upon request. Other thicknesses and sizes available upon customers request. Minimum batches may apply. 3 GUARANTEED SIZES THICKNESESS Sizes 48x96 Thickness 48x96 2440mm x 1220mm 48x72 48x72 1830mm x 1220mm 48x96 48x72 0.590 - 10 COLORS Solid colors L- 308 Relax White L 332 Wenge L- 136 Sensual Red Elegant Black 4 Translucent colors L 189 Sky Blue L 134 Passion Red L 152 Orange L - 335 Olive Green Trend colors L 481 Cobalt Blue L 482 Navy Blue L 473 Navy Gray L 474 Creta 5 L 476 Oxford Gray L 475 Mustard L 480 Grape L 477 Burgundy L 483 Tie L 479 Purple L 478 Marron 6 PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES PROPERTY TYPICAL VALUE 1 TEST METHOD 1.18 6100 2.7 340000 11000-13000 1.3 74 65 ASTM D792 ASTM D638 ASTM D638 ASTM D798 ASTM D798 ASTM D256 ASTM D785 ASTM D3029 140 180 85 ASTM D648 ASTM
D648 75 ASTM D1525 MECHANICAL Specific Gravity grcm3 Tensile Strength psi Elongation at Rupture Modulus of Elasticity psi Flexural Strength psi Impact Resistance Izod ft lbinch Rockwell Hardness Impact Resistance Gardner lbinch THERMAL Forming Temperature C Deflection Temperature C Under Load of 264 psi Maximum recommended continuous Service temperature 7 CHEMICAL RESISTANCE CHEMICAL CODE Acetic Acid 10 Acetic Acid glacial Acetone Ammonium Chloride Ammonium Hydroxide Benzene Calcium chloride Carbon Tetrachloride Chloroform Chromic Acid 1 0 Chromic Acid conc. Diethyl Ether Dioctyl Phthalate Ethyl Alcohol 30 Ethyl Alcohol 95 Ethylene Dichloride Ethylene Glycol Gasoline Glycerine Hexane Hydrochloric Acid LR N N R R N R N LR N N LR LR N N N R LR R R R CHEMICAL Hydrogen Peroxid 3 Isopropyl Alcohol Kerosene LacquerThinner Methyl Alcohol 30 Methyl Alcohol 100 Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methylene Chloride Nitric Acid 10 Nitric Acid 100 Phenol 5 Sodium Chloride Sodium Hidroxide 10 Sodium Hypochloride Sulfuric Acid 3 Sulfuric Acid conc. Toluene Trichloroethylene Turpentine Water distilled Xilene CODE R LR R N LR N N N R N N R R R N N N N R R N The code is used to describe chemical resistance as follows R RESISTANT Acrylic cast withstand this substance for long periods and at temperature up to l20F 49C. LR LIMITED RESISTANCE Acrylic only resists the action of this substance for short periods at room temperature. N NOT RESISTANT Acrylic is not resistant to this substance. lt is swelled attacked dissolved or damaged in some manner. These values are typical and should not be taken as specification. 4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Plastiglas de Mxico offers technical support to assist customers in setting the proper processing conditions for optimizing FG sheet performance. LIMITED WARRANTY Plastiglas de Mexico warrants its FG cell cast acrylic sheets against any origin manufacture defect. Warrant covers properties and characteristics expressed on the catalogs of product. This is a limited wa
rranty only for the FG cell cast acrylic sheets. No transformation or installation jobs are considered on it. This limited warranty does not consider any fault or damage during sheet transformation or installation. Customer should follow the technical recommendations for processing FG cell cast acrylic sheets. This limited warranty does not consider any damage caused for the excessive heat exposure and or any non recommended chemical agents used for cleaning and maintenance. Customer should see the Plastiglas de Mexicos recommended maintenance methods. Plastiglas de Mexico has no liability under any circumstance for the cost of removal of defective sheet or the installation of replacement sheet or for indirect incidental or conse quential damage. In order to make a claim under the foregoing warranty please contact Plastiglas de Mexico or one of our representatives. You will be required to show a representative evidence of the problem and provide a purchase order number and or information regarding batch number printed on the label of the acrylic sheet. 4
