Clear Acrylic Plexiglass Sheet Info
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"
| 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): | 4 |
| 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: | 50 |
| Forming Temperature: | 284F 356F |
| Vicat Softening Point: | 239F |
