Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Similar physical properties to general-purpose acrylic. Can be made up in small batches, as required, and hand poured into moulds.

Disadvantages

Same problems as associated with general purpose acrylic, i.e. brittle and notch sensitive, limited/poor resistance to organic solvents.

Typical Properties

Property Value Density (g/cm3) 1.19 Surface Hardness RM100 Tensile Strength (MPa) 70 Flexural Modulus (GPa) 3 Notched Izod (kJ/m) 0.02 Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) 6 Elongation at Break (%) 4 Strain at Yield (%) N/A Max. Operating Temp. (°C) 50 Water Absorption (%) 0.3 Oxygen Index (%) 18 Flammability UL94 HB Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) 17 Dielectric Strength (MV/m) 20 Dissipation Factor 1kHz 0.04 Dielectric Constant 1kHz 3.3 HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) 103 HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) 90 Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) NA Melting Temp. Range (°C) NA Mould Shrinkage (%) NA Mould Temp. Range (°C) NA

Applications

Decorative plaques for car badges, domestic appliance motifs, etc. Protective coatings for metals, concrete and wood.