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TUFFAK ® UV Polycarbonate (Formerly Makrolon ®)

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General Info

TUFFAK UV polycarbonate sheet is an enhanced UV-resistant product with exceptional weatherability and superior impact strength. Available in clear as well as a variety of colors, UV is the perfect choice for architectural applications where extended service life and resistance to color shift is required. TUFFAK UV is easily thermoformed, fabricated, and decorated. The terms of the TUFFAK UV Limited Product Warranty is available upon request.

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Key Properties

UV Resistant
Can be Cold Formed Onsite
10-year limited warranty against breakage, excessive yellowing, and loss of light transmission

Limitations

Limited Chemical Resistance
Poor Scratch Resistance

Applications

Awning
Covered Pedestrian
Entryway Canopies
Glazed Archways
Skylights
Vaults
Walkways and Sloped, Vertical, And Curved Glazing

Resin Trade Names

Makrolon®

Manufacturer Trade Names

TUFFAK® UV Polycarbonate

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

THICKNESS 0.118 to 0.500 inches WIDTH 48.000 to 72.000 inches LENGTH 96.000 to 96.000 inches Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you do note see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

0A00 - Clear (Gauges: All)
K09 - Bronze (2.000 lb Minimum)
H35 - Green, Transportation (2.000 lb Minimum)
I30 - Gray, Light (2.000 lb Minimum)
I35 - Gray, Dark (2.000 lb Minimum)

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TUFFAK ® UV Polycarbonate (Formerly Makrolon ®)

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PC Polycarbonate
Trade Name			TUFFAK® UV Polycarbonate
Additives			Proprietary Additives
Color			Transparent Clear
Manufacturer			Plaskolite
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.2
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.043
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.15
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	9,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	340,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	110
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	13,500
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	345,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	12,500
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	345,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell R118
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	16
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	3.75
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	132
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	270
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	121
		°F	250
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	1.35
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	380
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.17
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.001
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			No
USDA			No
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			Yes
Relative Cost			$$$
Machinability			3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

Makrolon® is a registered trademark of Covestro. TUFFAK® is a registered trademark of Plaskolite.