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Plaskolite Acrylic PL-52

Polymethyl Methacrylate Acrylic

Supplied by Plaskolite, Inc.

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Electrically Insulating
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good Thermal Stability
  • Good Toughness
  • Good Weather Resistance
  • High Clarity
  • Ultra High Molecular Weight
Uses 
  • Household Goods
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Melting Temperature
°F
  
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Specific Heat
Btu/lb/°F
 ASTM C351
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Refractive Index
 
 ASTM D542
Transmittance
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, High Clarity, Good Impact Resistance, Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding, Ultra High Molecular Weight, Ultra High MW, Good Thermal Stability, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Weather Resistance, Weather Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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