Typical Physical Properties

Typical physical properties of A-Cast cast acrylic

Values quoted are results of tests on representative samples and do not constitute a specification.
Item
Specific gravity Relative density Water absorption rate (24 hrs) Vicat softening point (Full)

Test method and conditions

ASTM D-792 : 2000 ISO 1183 ASTM D-570 ASTM D-1525 : 2006

Unit
% C

Test result
1.19 1.19 0.2 Min110

General

Tensile strength

Mechanical

Elongation at break Flexural strength Flexural modulus Izod impact strength (notched) Rockwell hardness

ASTM D-638 : 2003 ASTM D-790 : 2003 ASTM D-256 : 2000 ASTM D-785 : 2003

MPa % MPa J/m M scale

71 4 98 2800 20 104

Optical

Total light transmittance Haze Refractive index (D)

ASTM D-1003 ASTM D-542 : 2006

% -

93 0.5 1.49

Thermal

Heat deflection Flammability Linear expansion coefficient

ASTM D-648 : 2006 ASTM D-635 : 2003 ASTM E-831 : 2006

C mm/min mm/mm/C

105 30 5.5 x 10

Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate and reliable and is given in good faith as indicative of the product, for the guidance of users. Values quoted for properties of the material are results of tests on representative samples and do not constitute a specification. Users are advised to confirm the suitability of the material for their own particular purpose and using their own tests. No warranty in respect to the fitness of the product for any particular purpose is given and any implied warranty, whether statutory or otherwise, is excluded except to the extent that exclusion is prevented by law.