Overview

Acrylic plastic is a transparent thermoplastic homopolymer that is often colloquially referred to as plexiglass. This plastic has unique properties that make it ideal for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic household items to fiber optic cables that power the world. These properties have allowed acrylic to enjoy immense popularity in manufacturing as well as DIY project.

Advantages

High optical clarity
Innate weatherability and UV resistance
Excellent dimensional stability
Lightweight
Excellent chemical resistance

Applications

Windowpanes and skylights
Furniture and displays
Shelves
Glass alternative
Protective covering
Picture frames
Cupboard doors

Cut Tolerance +0" -.25"

Additional Info

Tensile Strength (psi):

9,600

Impact Strength (ft-lbs/in):

0.4

Specific Gravity:

1.19

Self Ignition Temperature:

910 F

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F x 10-5):

Water Absorption (24hr Immersion):

0.2

Dielectric Strength (V/mil):

430

Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (psi):

480,000

Flexural Strength:

15000

Rockwell Hardness:

M95

Barcol Hardness:

Forming Temperature:

284F 356F

Vicat Softening Point:

239F

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