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TufCoat™ 4550

Polymethyl Methacrylate Acrylic

Supplied by Lucite International Inc.

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Product Description
Designed for co-extrusion onto HIPS, ABS and PVC for the manufacture of signage, shutters, garage doors and paneling for agricultural and recreational vehicles and other products which require high impact and low gloss.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Low Gloss
  
Uses 
  • Agricultural Applications
  • Automotive Applications
  • Capstock
  • Decorative Displays
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Coextrusion
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
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Gardner Impact 2
in·lb
 ASTM D3029
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 3
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Transmittance
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance, Low Gloss.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Decorative Displays, Capstock, Architectural Capping, Capping Resin.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method G, Geometry GB
3Rate A (50°C/h)
 
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