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Westlake  Ardel - Westlake Plastics Company - 
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Westlake Ardel by Westlake Plastics Company is a Polyarylate (Polyarylate) plastic material.
General Information
Product Description

Stock shapes extruded from Ardel® resin are specifically formulated to endure the damaging effects of UV light. When exposed to UV light, this unique material undergoes a molecular rearrangement resulting in the formation of a protective layer that essentially serves as a UV stabilizer. This inherent UV stability combined with superior retention of optical and mechanical properties make polyarylate an ideal choice for any application where weathering effects could pose a problem.
Manufacturing Capabilities:
- Rod: 0.1875 to 6 in diameter
- Sheet: 0.035 to 0.1875 in thick
- Slab: 0.25 to 4 in thick
- Film: 0.001 to 0.029 in thick
General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
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    Availability
  • North America
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    Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
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    Additive
  • UV Stabilizer
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    Features
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Toughness
  • Good UV Resistance
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  • Good Weather Resistance
  • Opticals
  • Semi Conductive
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    Uses
  • Appliance Components
  • Connectors
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    Appearance
  • Amber
  • Clear/Transparent
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    Forms
  • Pellets
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    Features (Alternate Representations) 
    Good Weather Resistance, Weather Resistant, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Electrical Properties, Semi-Conductive, Semi Conductive.
    Uses (Alternate Representations) 
    Appliance Components, Appliance Parts.
    Spelling Variations 
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    WestlakeArdel, Westlake , Polyarylate, Westlake Plast
     
    Westlake Ardel - Westlake Plast - Polyarylate Plastic

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