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Optix® CA-86

Polymethyl Methacrylate Acrylic

Supplied by Plaskolite West, Inc.

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Product Description
CA-86 clear is general-purpose polymer designated for injection molding and extrusions. This polymer offers the highest heat resistance and stiffness among all CA acrylics resins.

Excellent performance and process ability. Design for all injection molding applications for House-ware designs and Automotive. Ideally the polymer preferred by major automotive companies for taillight lenses. Ease to process with crystal clear appearance and no odor. Excellent in blending with colors.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • General Purpose
  • Good Processing Stability
  • High Clarity
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Stiffness
  • Low to No Odor
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Backlights
  • Blending
  • General Purpose
  • Household Goods
  • Lighting Diffusers
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/3.8 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D1003
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str
°F
 UL 746
RTI Imp
°F
 UL 746
RTI Elec
°F
 UL 746
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Transmittance
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Optix® CA-86, Optix CA86, Optix® , Optix, OptixCA86, CA, CA-86, CA86, CA:86, CA/86, CA+86, CA_86, CA 86, Acrylic, Acrylic, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylic Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylic (PMMA), Acrylic PMMA, pmma, Plaskolite West, AcrylicPolymethylMethacrylate, AcrylicPMMA, 86CA
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, High Stiffness, Good Processing Stability, Good Process Stability, Low Odor, High Clarity.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares, Lighting Diffusers, Lens, Automotive Backlights, Tail Lights, Taillights, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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