MAKROLON® GP PRISMATIC P12 Print E-mail

MAKROLON GP Prismatic P12 polycarbonate sheet is a proprietary pattern with UV stability and UL 94 V2 rating for gauges greater than .125" in thickness.

The prismatic pattern enhances the light transmission (86% ASTM D1003) and offers superb diffusion and hiding power, along with a refractive index of 1.586 (ASTM D542). MAKROLON GP Prismatic P12 polycarbonate sheet is warranted for five years against breakage.

Applications:

MAKROLON GP Prismatic P12 polycarbonate sheet is used wherever impact resistance, light diffusion, and low flammability are required.

Typical Physical Properties

Property Test Method Units MAKROLON
PHYSICAL
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 - 1.2
Refractive Index @ 72°F ASTM D542 - 1.586
Light Transmission, Clear 1/8" ASTM D1003 % 86
Light Transmission, Gray/Bronze ASTM D1003 % 50
Light Transmission, Dark Gray ASTM D1003 % 18
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D785 - M70/R118
Water Absorption, Equilibrium, 24 hrs ASTM D570 % 0.15
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength, Yield ASTM D638 psi 9000
Tensile Strength, Ultimate ASTM D638 psi 9,500
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 psi 345000
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 13,500
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 345000
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 12,500
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 psi 345000
Elongation ASTM D638 % 110
Poisson's Ratio - - 0.38
Izod Impact Strength, Notched @ 1/8" ASTM D256 Ft-lbs/in 12-16
Izod Impact Strength, Unnotched @ 1/8" ASTM D256 Ft-lbs/in 60 (No failure)
Instrumented Impact, 1/8˝ ASTM D3763 Ft-lbs >45
Shear Strength, @ Yield ASTM D732 psi 6000
Shear Strength, Ultimate ASTM D732 psi 10000
Shear Modulus ASTM D732 psi 114000
THERMAL
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 In/in/F 3.75 x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM C177 Btu-in/hr-ft2-F 1.35
Heat Deflection Temperature, @ 264 psi ASTM D648 F 270
Heat Deflection Temperature, @ 66 psi ASTM D648 F 280
Brittle Temperature ASTM D746 F -200
Shading Coefficient, Clear 1/8˝ ASHRAE - 1.02
Shading Coefficient Gray, Bronze 1/8˝ ASHRAE - 0.7
U Value 1/4˝ (summer gain, winter loss) - - 0.90, 0.96
ELECTRICAL
Dieletric Constant, @ 10 Hz ASTM D150 - 2.96
Dieletric Constant, @ 60 Hz ASTM D150 - 3.17
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 Ohm-cm 8.2 x 1015
Dissipation Factor, @ 60 Hz ASTM D150 - 0.0009
Dissipation Factor, @ 1 Hz ASTM D150 - 0.01
Arc Resistance ASTM D495 Seconds
    Stainless Steel Strip Electrode 10-11
    Tungsten Electrode 120
Dielectric Strength, in air, 125 mils ASTM D149 V/mil 380
FLAMMABILITY
Horizontal Burn, AEB ASTM D635 Inches <1
Ignition Temperature, Self ASTM D1929 F 1070
Ignition Temperature, Flash ASTM D1929 F 870
UL 94, Clear @ .060˝ UL 94 - V2
UL 94, Clear @ .220˝ UL 94 - V0

Sheffield Plastics Inc. will not be responsible for the use of this information relative to actual application. Users must make their own determination of its suitability for their specific application. No warranty is made for the fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the seller’s conditions of sale.

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