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Summary of specification data - ALPOLIC®/fr

1. General
ALPOLIC®/fr is an aluminum composite material (ACM) with a non-combustible mineral-filled core,
used as an exterior and interior cladding and roof covering on new buildings and retrofit applications.
The material is manufactured by Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc., and furnished by approved dealers or
distributors.

Note: This summary of specification data is about ALPOLIC/fr. If you need specifications of
ALPOLIC composed of polyethylene core and mainly used for signage, contact local distributors or
our office.

Specification data may be changed in part without affection of material quality.

2. Product composition
ALPOLIC/fr is composed of a non-combustible mineral-filled core sandwiched between two skins of
0.5mm thick aluminum alloy (3105-H14):

Composition Skin material: 0.5mm thick aluminum alloy (3105-H14)


Core material: Non-combustible mineral filled core

The surface is finished with a high-performance Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon coating as standard, and
the back is a wash coating or service coating. ALPOLIC/fr is available in four finishes: Solid Colors,
Metallic Colors, Sparkling Colors and Stone-Timber-Metal Series. In these finishes, Lumiflon-based
fluorocarbon paints are applied in manufacturer’s continuous coil coating lines.

The back of ALPOLIC/fr, which will face the structural wall or steel when it is installed as a cladding
panel, has a polyester-based wash coating or a service coating to protect it from possible corrosion
problems.

The surface is protected with a self-adhesive peel-off protective film consisting of two polyethylene
layers of white and black. According to weathering tests under normal outdoor conditions, the
protective film will withstand six months’ exposure without losing its original peel-off characteristic or
causing stains or other damages.

3. Product dimension and tolerance


(1) Panel thickness: 3 mm, 4 mm and 6 mm
(2) Panel size: Width = 965, 1270 and 1575 mm
Length = less than 7200 mm
Note: Custom width can be accepted between 914 mm and 1575 mm subject to minimum quantity.

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Please contact local distributors or our office.
(3) Product tolerance
Width: ±2.0 mm
Length: ±4.0 mm
Thickness: ±0.2 mm in 3 and 4 mm thick, ±0.3 mm in 6 mm thick
Bow: Maximum 0.5% (5mm/m) of the length or width
Square-ness (diagonal difference):
Maximum 5.0 mm
Surface defect: The surface shall not have any irregularities such as roughness, buckling and
other imperfections in accordance with our visual inspection rules. ALPOLIC/fr
is supplied with a cut edge and without aluminum sheet displacement or core
protrusion.

4. Principal properties
(1) Panel weight:
Unit 3mm 4mm 6mm
2
Panel weight kg/m 6.0 7.6 10.9

(2) Thermal expansion: 24×10-6 /°C

(3) Mechanical properties of Aluminum Composite Material (ACM):


Unit 3mm 4mm 6mm
2
Tensile strength (ASTM E8) MPa or N/mm 61 49 29
2
0.2% proof stress (ASTM E8) MPa or N/mm 53 44 26
Elongation (ASTM E8) % 4 5 2
2
Flexural elasticity, E (ASTM C393) GPa or kN/mm 49.0 39.8 29.1
2
Flexural rigidity, E×I, (ASTM C393) kNmm /mm 72 137 347

(4) Mechanical properties of aluminum alloy (3105-H14):


0.2% proof stress (ASTM E8): 152 MPa or N/mm2
Flexural elasticity (ASTM E8): 70 GPa or kN/mm2

(5) Deflection temperature: 115°C in 3mm, 116°C in 4mm and 109°C in 6mm

(6) Sound transmission loss (ASTM E413):


Thickness 4mm 6mm
STC (Standard Transmission Class) 26 26

5. Summary of fire tests


Extensive fire tests have been performed in accordance with standards in various countries.
ALPOLIC/fr has passed the following fire tests around the world:

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Table 4-1 Fire tests for general and external cladding material
Country Test standard ALPOLIC/fr Results &
specimen classification
United BS476 Part 7 4mm, 6mm Class 1
Kingdom BS476 Part 6 4mm, 6mm Class 0
Germany DIN4102 Part 1 4mm, 6mm Class B1
USA NFPA 259-93 British Thermal Unit 4mm Passed
ASTM D1781-76 Climbing Drum Peel 4mm, 6mm Passed
Test
ASTM E84, Steiner Tunnel Test 4mm, 6mm Class A / Class 1
ASTM E-108, Modified 4mm Passed
UBC 26-9 & NFPA 285, ISMA Test 4mm, 6mm Passed
(Intermediate Scale Multi-story
Apparatus)
Canada CAN/ULC-S 134-92, Full-scale Exterior 4mm Passed
Wall Fire Test
China GB8625, GB8626 & GB8627 4mm Class B1
Japan Heat Release Test for Non-combustible 4mm, 6mm Passed. Certificate
Material (ISO 5660-1) No. NM-1933

Table 4-2 Fire tests for other categories


Category Country Test Standard ALPOLIC/fr Results &
specimen classification
Fire resistant USA ASTM E119, 1-hr Fire Rating and 2-hr 4mm Passed
rating wall Fire Rating
Roof USA ASTM E108, Fire Test for Roof Covering 4mm Passed Class A
material
Interior USA UBC 26-3, Interior Room Corner Test 4mm Passed
material
Combustion Toxicity Test, New York State 4mm Passed
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code
Japan Heat Release Test for Non-combustible 3, 4, 6mm Passed. Certificate
Material (ISO 5660-1) & Toxicity Gas No. NM-1933
Test

6. Paint finish
(1) Coating system
The surface is finished with Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon coating as standard; the back is a wash
coating or service coating. ALPOLIC/fr is available in four finishes: Solid Colors, Metallic Colors,
Sparkling Colors and Stone-Timber-Metal Series. In these finishes, Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon
paints are applied in the manufacturer’s coil coating lines. The coating system of each finish is:

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A. “Solid Colors” are a two-coat two-bake system.
The total dry film thickness is 25 microns (0.98 mils) minimum and consists of a conversion
coating, an inhibitive primer and a Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon coating.
B. “Metallic Colors” and “Sparkling Colors” are a three-coat three-bake system.
The thickness is 28 microns (1.1 mils) minimum and consists of a conversion coating, an inhibitive
primer, a Lumiflon-based metallic coating and clear coating.
C. “Stone-Timber-Metal Series” is coated with a unique image transfer process.
The thickness is 45 microns (1.77 mils) minimum and consists of a conversion coating, an
inhibitive primer and a Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon coating including the image transfer layer.

Note 1: Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon coating has a coating warranty for 10 years.


Note 2: ALPOLIC/fr is finished with Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon paint as standard, but polyester
and other coatings are also available as an option.

(2) Color and gloss


Standard colors are provided in the Color Chart. Custom colors are available for all finishes upon
request subject to respective minimum quantities. The standard gloss is 30% for Solid and Metallic
Colors, and 15-80% for Sparkling Colors and for Stone-Timber-Metal Series. Custom gloss is
available between 15 and 80% in all colors upon request subject to minimum quantities. Please contact
local distributors or our office for custom color requests.

(3) Coating performance


The Lumiflon-based fluorocarbon coating meets the following criteria:

Table 4-3 General properties


Dry film property Test method Criteria
Gloss (60°) ASTM D523-89 15 to 80%
Formability (T-bend) NCCA 11-19 2T, no cracking
ASTM D1737-62
Reverse impact-crosshatch NCCA 11-5 No pick off
Hardness-pencil ASTM D3363-92a H
Adhesion
Dry ASTM D3359, method 8 No pick off
Wet 37.8°C, 24 hrs. No pick off
Boiling water 100°C, 20 min. No pick off
Abrasive resistance ASTM D968-93 40 liters/mil
(Falling sand)
Chemical resistance:
Muriatic acid, 10%HCl, 72hrs ASTM D1308-87 No change
Sulphuric acid, 20%H2SO4, 18hrs ASTM D1308-87 No change
Sodium hydroxide, 20%NaOH, 1hr ASTM D1308-87 No change
Mortar, pat test, 24hrs AAMA No change
Detergent, 3% solution, 38ºC, 72hrs ASTM D2248-93 No change

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Table 4-4 Weatherability
Dry film property Test method Criteria
Weather-o-meter test
Colour retention: ASTM D2244-93 Maximum 5 units after 4000 hrs.
Gloss retention: ASTM D523-89 70% after 4000 hrs.
Chalk resistance: ASTM D4214-89 Maximum 8 units after 4000 hrs.
Salt spray resistance: ASTM B117-90 Blister-10, scribe-8, after 3000
hrs, 35°C salt fog
Humidity-thermal ASTM D2246-87 No blister, no cracking
After 15 cycles of 38ºC 100%RH
for 24hrs and -23ºC for 20hrs
Humidity resistance: ASTM D2247-94 No change
After 3000 hrs, 100%RH, 35°C

For further information, please contact:

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL FP AMERICA, INC.


Industrial Materials Division Composite Materials Division
Composite Materials Department
2-2, Nihonbashi Hongokucho 1-chome 401 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0021 Japan Telephone (USA): 800-422-7270
Telephone: 81-3-3279-3064 / 3065 Telephone (International): 1-757-382-5750
Facsimile: 81-3-3279-6672 Facsimile: 1-757-436-1896
E-mail: mks-ho-alpolic@cc.m-kagaku.co.jp E-mail: info@alpolic.com

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL SINGAPORE PTE LTD


Composite Materials Department Distributed by:
79 Anson Road, #12-01 Singapore 079906
Telephone: 65-6226-1597
Facsimile: 65-6221-3373
E-mail: SIN0027@cc.m-kagaku.co.jp

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC.


Turkey Liaison Office
Baglarbasi Kisikli Cad., No:4, Sarkuysan-Ak Is Merkezi,
S-Blok, Teras Kat, Altunizade, Uskudar, 34664 Istanbul, Turkey
Telephone: 90-216-651-8670/71/72
Facsimile: 90-216-651-8673
E-mail: info@alpolic.com.tr

The material properties or data in this leaflet are portrayed as general information only and are not product specifications. Due to product
changes, improvements and other factors, Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. reserves the right to change or withdraw information contained herein
without prior notice.

©2008 Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. All rights reserved.


ALPOLIC® is the registered trademark of Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.

5
Mitsubishi Plastics Building
2-2, Nihonbashi Hongokucho 1-chome
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0021 Japan

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


MSDS No: LL75-0002
Company identification
Name of manufacturer: Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.
Name of division: Composite Materials Department, Industrial Materials Division
Address: 2-2, Nihonbashi Hongokucho 1-chome, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 103-0021 Japan
Telephone: 81-3-3279-3064 / 3065
Facsimile: 81-3-3279-6672
Date of preparation or revision 23 April, 2008

1. Product name:
ALPOLIC®/fr, Aluminum Composite Material with fire-retardant core filled with non-combustible mineral.

2. Composition / information on ingredients:


Components:
Aluminum
Polyethylene
Aluminum tri-hydroxide as non-combustible mineral filler
Coating
CAS Nos. of each component:
Aluminum: 7429-90-5
Polyethylene: 9002-88-4
Aluminum tri-hydroxide as non-combustible mineral filler: 21645-51-2
Fluorocarbon coating as coating layer: 98728-78-0 & 88795-12-4
Identification in accordance with UN:
Not defined in identifications in UN
The product does not contain asbestos.

3. Hazardous identification:
Not applicable to hazardous classifications

4. First-aid measures
Eye contact: When eyes are hurt with particle and/or powder during mechanical processing of the
product, rinse affected eyes with clean running water. If irritation is persistent afterwards,
get ophthalmic check immediately.
Skin contact: In case of slight burns due to heated product, flush out affected part with large amount of
water immediately, to cool down the affected part. In case of serious burns, get medical
check immediately.
Inhalation: When having inhaled a large quantity of powder and/or particle during mechanical
processing of the product, move to fresh air, to ensure rest and keep warm, and get
medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: When having ingested a large quantity of powder and/or particles during mechanical
processing of the product, get medical check immediately.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Prevention of fire spread: In case of occurrence of fire near by the product, cover the products with
incombustible sheet or dry sand, to prevent from fire spread to the products.
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Fire extinguishing: If the product is ignited, it is effective for initial extinguishing to dash water. Fire
fighting shall be done from the lower portion of the products and then to upper
portion. Fire fighting shall be done from windward side with wearing air-breathing
apparatus.
Extinguishing media: Water, carbon dioxide, dried chemical powder and foam fire extinguisher.

6. Accidental release measures: Not applicable.


Generally, the product is unlikely to spill out accidentally, because of solid nature.

7. Handling and storage


Handling: Wear gloves to protect hands from scratch and cut with panel edges.
Storage: Store horizontally where the products can be piled up without deflection. Do not
wet the product with rain. Keep it away from such chemicals as acid, alkali, strong
oxidizer and chlorides, organic solvents, spark and fire.

8. Exposure control
Control content: Not established in Ministry of Labor of Japan, Notification No.26, March 27, 1995
Permissible content: Normally, control is not required. But, when a large quantity of powder and
particles are likely to occur due to mechanical processing of the product, apply the
following standards as a reference value.

Applied material ACGIH TLV, 1999 Edition Industrial Hygiene Academy


of Japan, 1999 Edition
Aluminum 10.0mg/m3 Inhalant particle 0.5mg/m3
particle Total particle 2mg/m3
Note: Unless special remarks are indicated, long term work consisting of 8hrs per
day and 5 days per week is available under the above condition.

Facility measures: When the particle content can not be maintained within the permissible range,
provide such a suitable facility as partial ventilation.
Personal protection:
Respiratory protection: When particle and small chips exist in certain range, wear respirator.
Eye protection: When operators are exposed to particles and small chips, wear protection glasses
during the operation.
Hand protection: Wear gloves to protect hands from scratch and cut with panel edges.
Skin protection: Wear working clothes and safety shoes.

9. Physical and chemical properties


Appearance: Panel of 3 to 6mm thick. Coating of 25 to 50 microns is applied on the surface.
Boiling temperature: Approx. 2500ºC in aluminum
Melting temperature: Approx. 645ºC in aluminum
Specific gravity: 2.7g/cm3 in aluminum
0.89 to 1.54g/cm3 in polyethylene
Solubility: Insoluble to water

10. Stability and reactivity


Flash point: Approx. 340ºC in polyethylene
Ignition point: 400ºC or higher in polyethylene
Possibility of self-ignition: None
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Susceptibility of oxidization: None


Reactivity with water: None
Self-reactivity: None
Danger of explosion of particle: None
Other reactivity: None
Stability: Stable

11. Toxicological information


The product (4mm thick) cleared the Combustion Toxicity Testing, New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code.
There is no information available except the above.

12. Ecological information


There is no information available.

13. Disposal consideration


In accordance with official regulations for waste disposal, dispose by incineration or reclamation as factory
waste.

14. Transport information


The product is packed in wooden crate for transportation. During transportation, please prevent the product
from being wet.

15. Regulations
There is no applicable regulation.

16. Other information


The information contained herein is based on data currently considered accurate. No warranty, however, is
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
Mitsubishi Chemical Functional Products, Inc. and any associated companies assume no responsibility for
personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or
users assume all risks associated with use of the material.
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MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC. MITSUBISHI PLASTICS ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD


Composite Materials Department Composite Material Division
1-1-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8252, Japan Mapletree Anson, 60 Anson Road, #10-01, Singapore 079914
Telephone: 81-3-6748-7347 / 7348 Telephone: 65-6226-1597
Facsimile: 81-3-3286-1307 Facsimile: 65-6221-3373
E-mail:mks-ho-alpolic@cc.m-kagaku.co.jp E-mail: mks-ho-alpolic@cc.m-kagaku.co.jp

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS EURO ASIA LTD. MITSUBISHI PLASTICS COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC.
Bağlarbaşı Kısıklı Cad., No:6, Composite Materials Division
Sarkuysan-Ak Iş Merkezi, S-Blok, Teras Kat, 401 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Altunizade, Üsküdar, 34664 Istanbul, Turkey Telephone (USA): 800-422-7270
Telephone: 90-216-651-8670/71/72 Telephone (International): 1-757-382-5750
Facsimile: 90-216-651-8673 Facsimile: 1-757-436-1896
E-mail: info@alpolic.com.tr E-mail: info@alpolic.com

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ALPOLIC™ is Aluminum Composite Material ( ACM ) for the worldwide construction industry. It
is not only a reasonable alternative to solid aluminum sheets, but also a material distinguished
by its unique features. Its light weight, high rigidity, excellent flatness and long-lasting coating
Feature of
qualities are just what the construction industry has been looking for.

FLATNESS:
Excellent flatness derived from the continuous laminating process

EYE Filmmuseum / The Netherlands


COLOR UNIFORMITY:
The coil coating process ensures complete color consistency

RIGIDITY:
ALPOLIC™ is rigid and lightweight

World Trade Center / Bahrain Busan Bexco Auditorium / Korea

FIRE SAFETY:
With its non-combustible high mineral-filled core, ALPOLIC ™ A2

Composition of has been ranked up to class A2 which is one of highest fire-safety


grades in accordance with European Norm ( EN ) standard.

ALPOLIC™ and its affiliated products commonly have


the following composition.
WORKABILITY:
Easy to process with ordinary fabrication machines and tools
Total thickness: 3mm to 6mm

Surface finish (fluorocarbon or polyester coating, finished metal)

Metal skin (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, zinc or copper)

ECOLOGY:
Rust Preventing Paint

Core Material (fire retardant plastic or foamed plastic)


Recyclable and environmentally friendly
Backside finish (wash coating or metal)

01 02
ALPOLIC™ is Aluminum Composite Material ( ACM ) for the worldwide construction industry. It
is not only a reasonable alternative to solid aluminum sheets, but also a material distinguished
by its unique features. Its light weight, high rigidity, excellent flatness and long-lasting coating
Feature of
qualities are just what the construction industry has been looking for.

FLATNESS:
Excellent flatness derived from the continuous laminating process

EYE Filmmuseum / The Netherlands


COLOR UNIFORMITY:
The coil coating process ensures complete color consistency

RIGIDITY:
ALPOLIC™ is rigid and lightweight

World Trade Center / Bahrain Busan Bexco Auditorium / Korea

FIRE SAFETY:
With its non-combustible high mineral-filled core, ALPOLIC ™ A2

Composition of has been ranked up to class A2 which is one of highest fire-safety


grades in accordance with European Norm ( EN ) standard.

ALPOLIC™ and its affiliated products commonly have


the following composition.
WORKABILITY:
Easy to process with ordinary fabrication machines and tools
Total thickness: 3mm to 6mm

Surface finish (fluorocarbon or polyester coating, finished metal)

Metal skin (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, zinc or copper)

ECOLOGY:
Rust Preventing Paint

Core Material (fire retardant plastic or foamed plastic)


Recyclable and environmentally friendly
Backside finish (wash coating or metal)

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Production
ALPOLIC™ is produced in Japan and the United States. In our production plants, we collect both aluminum, other metals
and the core material for recycling by means of our original system, to keep an eco-friendly operation. Furthermore, our
production plants are ISO 9001/14001 compliant, and also designated as wide district industrial waste disposal facilities.
Therefore, we can take back scraps from customers for recycling in compliance with the proper operating standards.

Recycling process
In-house process

ALPOLIC™
ALPOLIC™ production plants: Japan 2, USA 1 Collecting scraps from
ALPOLIC™ Stock Points: Japan, Singapore, UAE, Turkey, The Netherlands, USA the domestic market ALPOLIC™ Production
ALPOLIC™ sales or branch offices: Japan, Singapore, Turkey, USA Plants
ALPOLIC™ scraps
in the plants
ALPOLIC™ scraps Core pellet

Recycling Plants
Separation Core material Shredding

ALPOLIC™ UEDA Plant, Japan ALPOLIC™ MPCA, USA Aluminum Aluminum ingot Aluminum coil

03 04
Production
ALPOLIC™ is produced in Japan and the United States. In our production plants, we collect both aluminum, other metals
and the core material for recycling by means of our original system, to keep an eco-friendly operation. Furthermore, our
production plants are ISO 9001/14001 compliant, and also designated as wide district industrial waste disposal facilities.
Therefore, we can take back scraps from customers for recycling in compliance with the proper operating standards.

Recycling process
In-house process

ALPOLIC™
ALPOLIC™ production plants: Japan 2, USA 1 Collecting scraps from
ALPOLIC™ Stock Points: Japan, Singapore, UAE, Turkey, The Netherlands, USA the domestic market ALPOLIC™ Production
ALPOLIC™ sales or branch offices: Japan, Singapore, Turkey, USA Plants
ALPOLIC™ scraps
in the plants
ALPOLIC™ scraps Core pellet

Recycling Plants
Separation Core material Shredding

ALPOLIC™ UEDA Plant, Japan ALPOLIC™ MPCA, USA Aluminum Aluminum ingot Aluminum coil

03 04
Product lineup

|P07 P13
Titanium Composite Material / High corrosion resistance
Superior fire-retardant ACM / In compliance with
Euroclass A2

P15
Stainless Steel Composite Material / High rust resistance

P17
Copper Composite Material / For richness and depth to any
building's facade
Marriott Hotel / Turkey

|P09 P18
Zinc Composite Material / For elaborate designs
Fire-retardant ACM for external cladding panel/
Meets fire-safety requirements without sacrificing
the original features of ALPOLIC™.

P21
Perfect for interior applications with a non-combustible mineral-filled core

P22
Second generation mirror finish ALPOLIC™
Marina Bay Sands Resort / Singapore

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm

Fluoropolymer coating

Aluminium 0.5mm

Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible high mineral filled core

Service coating

Nida Tower / Turkey

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 1270,1575mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.5mm 1800-7200mm Max 5.0mm

FIRE PERFORMANCE OF ACM SERIES


Core Material ALPOLIC™ PE ALPOLIC™/fr
100% < 30% < 10%
Approx. portion of combustible ingredients
within the core material

Heat Potential of the core material > 45 MJ/kg < 13 MJ/kg < 3 MJ/kg
Bursa Hilton & Hampton / Turkey Marriott Hotel / Turkey Euroclass C - D Euroclass B Euroclass A2
Reference Fire Classification
( EN 13501-01:2007 ) ( EN 13501-01:2007 ) ( EN 13501-01:2007 )

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


ALPOLIC™ A2 is an aluminum composite material ( ACM ) with a high fire-retardant core, used as
Method Unit
exterior and interior claddings and roof coverings in new building and retrofit applications. ALPOLIC ™
A2 has been classified as having a superior fire-safety grade to various other types of ACM. Thickness – – 4mmt

Specific gravity – – 2.03

Weight – kg/m 2
8.1
Physical properties
Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 19

Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.45

90%
Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 110

Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2


43

Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2 41


of composite material Elongation ASTM E8 % 3.8
ALPOLIC ™/A2 consists of approx. 90% of
non-combustible ingredients within the Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm 2 38.5
core material. Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 27

Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Aluminium 3.3mm

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4,6mm

Fluoropolymer coating

Aluminium 0.5mm

Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible mineral filled core

Service coating

Busan National Maritime Museum / Korea

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 965, 1270, 1575mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.5mm < 7200mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Riyadh Techno Valley (RTV) / Saudi Arabia Dincalis Mall Project / Turkmenistan
Method Unit

Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 1.90
Weight – kg/m 2 7.6
Physical properties
ALPOLIC ™ /fr is a fire-rated ACM composed of aluminum skins and a fire-retardant core Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 /°C
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( non-combustible mineral-filled core ). It passes most countries' fire-safety codes for exteriors and Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.45
interiors. Compared with solid aluminum panels, ALPOLIC ™/fr is lightweight, rigid and flat. The Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 116
surface finish is a coating of fluorocarbon paint. Die Coater that we use in the continuous coil Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2 49
coating line ensures uniform color and smooth coating. Coating variations includes the NaturArt
Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2
44
Series ( Stone, Timber, Metal, and Abstract ), produced with a unique image-transfer coating. of composite material Elongation ASTM E8 % 5
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm 2
39.8

70%
Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 27
Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Aluminium 3.3mm

ALPOLIC ™ /fr consists of approx. 70% of


non-combustible ingredients
within the core material.

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4,6mm

Fluoropolymer coating

Aluminium 0.5mm

Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible mineral filled core

Service coating

Busan National Maritime Museum / Korea

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 965, 1270, 1575mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.5mm < 7200mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Riyadh Techno Valley (RTV) / Saudi Arabia Dincalis Mall Project / Turkmenistan
Method Unit

Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 1.90
Weight – kg/m 2 7.6
Physical properties
ALPOLIC ™ /fr is a fire-rated ACM composed of aluminum skins and a fire-retardant core Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 /°C
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( non-combustible mineral-filled core ). It passes most countries' fire-safety codes for exteriors and Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.45
interiors. Compared with solid aluminum panels, ALPOLIC ™/fr is lightweight, rigid and flat. The Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 116
surface finish is a coating of fluorocarbon paint. Die Coater that we use in the continuous coil Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2 49
coating line ensures uniform color and smooth coating. Coating variations includes the NaturArt
Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2
44
Series ( Stone, Timber, Metal, and Abstract ), produced with a unique image-transfer coating. of composite material Elongation ASTM E8 % 5
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm 2
39.8

70%
Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 27
Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Aluminium 3.3mm

ALPOLIC ™ /fr consists of approx. 70% of


non-combustible ingredients
within the core material.

09 10
Paint System Fire Performance
ALPOLIC™ paint coating offers a variety of colors and patterns, and a The core material between the metal skins plays main role of the fire
wide range of gloss effects from 15% to 80%. With its 40+ years of performance of composite materials. ALPOLIC™/fr and ALPOLIC™ A2
experience, ALPOLIC™ paint coating is recognized as the most durable are exclusively designed in order to meet most of all the fire
and reliable paint coating system in the external cladding field. regulations over the world without any limitations to the building
cladding applications. Without losing original properties of ALPOLIC™,
such as flatness, strength, durability, and easy processing etc,
Mitsubishi Plastics pursues total balance of the panel at the same
[ Principle ] time it achieves the best performance on the fire safety.
ALPOLIC™ for external applications is regularly coated on its exposed surface side with a first-class fluorocarbon paint system. The standard coating warranty
period is conditionally 20 years. In addition to the regular ISO quality management system, ALPOLIC ™ quality control assures the deepest satisfaction to the
customer seeking high-end products. We have confidence not only in the high grade of the paint itself, but also in color consistency throughout the production
lots. ALPOLIC™ paint coating is usually evaluated with chamber tests such as accelerated weathering, salt spray, etc. It is also checked regularly by means of ALPOLIC™ PE ALPOLIC™/fr ALPOLIC™ A2

actual decades-long exposure in harsh coastal climates. Thickness 4mm 4mm 4mm

Approx. portion of combustible


ingredients within the core material 100% < 30% < 10%

Heat Potential of the core material > 45 MJ/kg < 13 MJ/kg < 3 MJ/kg
BS 476 Part 6 ( Class 0 )
Europe EN 13501-1 EN 13501-1
BS 476 Part 7 ( Class 1 )
( B-s1-d0 ) ( A2-s1-d0 )
DIN 4102 Part 1 ( B2 )
ASTM E84 ( class 1/A)
ASTM E108
ASTM E108 Modified
ASTM E84 UBC 26-9 & NFPA 285
USA ( Passed class 1/A) ASTM E119
UBC 26-3
( Passed )

CAN/ULC-S 134-92
Canada
( Passed )
GOST GOST
Russia
( G1,B1,T1,D1,K0 ) ( G1,B1,T1,D1,K0 )
Passed.
Japan
Certified as non-combustible material

Polyethylene Aluminium Hydroxide


Natural exposure test in Japan & South Florida, USA
Chemical Reaction (-CH2-) + O 2 → CO 2 + H2O 2Al(OH) 3 → Al2O 3 + 3H2O

Status Heat Generation Heat Absorption


[ Prêt-à-Porter ]
Our standard and semi-standard colors covers most popular finishes used in many buildings over the world in recent decades. ALPOLIC™ standard colors have
represented part of tradition in modern architectural buildings. ALPOLIC™ paint coating has proved its long- lasting durability and overwhelming presence Melting Point
throughout the history of external cladding applications.
Titanium 1668°C

Stainless Steel 1424°C

[ Haute Couture ] Copper 1084°C


ALPOLIC Paint Coating provides unlimited styles to the building designer. Tailor-made colors are our outstanding technology that highlight an architect's

Aluminium 660°C
personality. We are ready to provide maximum service upon choosing among the widest range of colors, gloss, and patterns available and withstands to
external cladding. Zinc 420°C

11 12
Paint System Fire Performance
ALPOLIC™ paint coating offers a variety of colors and patterns, and a The core material between the metal skins plays main role of the fire
wide range of gloss effects from 15% to 80%. With its 40+ years of performance of composite materials. ALPOLIC™/fr and ALPOLIC™ A2
experience, ALPOLIC™ paint coating is recognized as the most durable are exclusively designed in order to meet most of all the fire
and reliable paint coating system in the external cladding field. regulations over the world without any limitations to the building
cladding applications. Without losing original properties of ALPOLIC™,
such as flatness, strength, durability, and easy processing etc,
Mitsubishi Plastics pursues total balance of the panel at the same
[ Principle ] time it achieves the best performance on the fire safety.
ALPOLIC™ for external applications is regularly coated on its exposed surface side with a first-class fluorocarbon paint system. The standard coating warranty
period is conditionally 20 years. In addition to the regular ISO quality management system, ALPOLIC ™ quality control assures the deepest satisfaction to the
customer seeking high-end products. We have confidence not only in the high grade of the paint itself, but also in color consistency throughout the production
lots. ALPOLIC™ paint coating is usually evaluated with chamber tests such as accelerated weathering, salt spray, etc. It is also checked regularly by means of ALPOLIC™ PE ALPOLIC™/fr ALPOLIC™ A2

actual decades-long exposure in harsh coastal climates. Thickness 4mm 4mm 4mm

Approx. portion of combustible


ingredients within the core material 100% < 30% < 10%

Heat Potential of the core material > 45 MJ/kg < 13 MJ/kg < 3 MJ/kg
BS 476 Part 6 ( Class 0 )
Europe EN 13501-1 EN 13501-1
BS 476 Part 7 ( Class 1 )
( B-s1-d0 ) ( A2-s1-d0 )
DIN 4102 Part 1 ( B2 )
ASTM E84 ( class 1/A)
ASTM E108
ASTM E108 Modified
ASTM E84 UBC 26-9 & NFPA 285
USA ( Passed class 1/A) ASTM E119
UBC 26-3
( Passed )

CAN/ULC-S 134-92
Canada
( Passed )
GOST GOST
Russia
( G1,B1,T1,D1,K0 ) ( G1,B1,T1,D1,K0 )
Passed.
Japan
Certified as non-combustible material

Polyethylene Aluminium Hydroxide


Natural exposure test in Japan & South Florida, USA
Chemical Reaction (-CH2-) + O 2 → CO 2 + H2O 2Al(OH) 3 → Al2O 3 + 3H2O

Status Heat Generation Heat Absorption


[ Prêt-à-Porter ]
Our standard and semi-standard colors covers most popular finishes used in many buildings over the world in recent decades. ALPOLIC™ standard colors have
represented part of tradition in modern architectural buildings. ALPOLIC™ paint coating has proved its long- lasting durability and overwhelming presence Melting Point
throughout the history of external cladding applications.
Titanium 1668°C

Stainless Steel 1424°C

[ Haute Couture ] Copper 1084°C


ALPOLIC Paint Coating provides unlimited styles to the building designer. Tailor-made colors are our outstanding technology that highlight an architect's

Aluminium 660°C
personality. We are ready to provide maximum service upon choosing among the widest range of colors, gloss, and patterns available and withstands to
external cladding. Zinc 420°C

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm

Dull finish

Topside Titanium 0.3mm


Backside Stainless steel 0.3mm

Non-combustible mineral filled core

Taipei Arena / Taiwan

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 1000 (1219mm is available upon request ) ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.3mm <5000mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Hangzhou Grand Theater / China National Center for Performing Arts / China
Method Unit

Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 2.33
Weight – kg/m 2 9.3
Physical properties
ALPOLIC ™/fr TCM is a titanium composite panel composed of a 0.3 mm thick Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 /°C
-6
10.4
titanium sheet on the topside, a non-combustible mineral-filled core and 0.3 mm Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.4
thickness stainless steel sheet on the backside. Titanium metal quickly forms a Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 112
stable oxide film ( called “passivated film” ) at room temperature and is known for its Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2 69
unparalleled corrosion resistance. ALPOLIC™/fr TCM is suited to the external
Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2
60
claddings and roof coverings of buildings located in highly corrosive environments. of composite material
Elongation ASTM E8 % 11.1
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm 2 49.0

99.5%
Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 25
Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Titanium 3.1mm

Titanium, the top surface metal


skin of TCM, contains approx.
99.5% of pure-titanium.

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm

Dull finish

Topside Titanium 0.3mm


Backside Stainless steel 0.3mm

Non-combustible mineral filled core

Taipei Arena / Taiwan

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 1000 (1219mm is available upon request ) ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.3mm <5000mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Hangzhou Grand Theater / China National Center for Performing Arts / China
Method Unit

Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 2.33
Weight – kg/m 2 9.3
Physical properties
ALPOLIC ™/fr TCM is a titanium composite panel composed of a 0.3 mm thick Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 /°C
-6
10.4
titanium sheet on the topside, a non-combustible mineral-filled core and 0.3 mm Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.4
thickness stainless steel sheet on the backside. Titanium metal quickly forms a Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 112
stable oxide film ( called “passivated film” ) at room temperature and is known for its Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2 69
unparalleled corrosion resistance. ALPOLIC™/fr TCM is suited to the external
Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm 2
60
claddings and roof coverings of buildings located in highly corrosive environments. of composite material
Elongation ASTM E8 % 11.1
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm 2 49.0

99.5%
Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 25
Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Titanium 3.1mm

Titanium, the top surface metal


skin of TCM, contains approx.
99.5% of pure-titanium.

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm

Hairline or Dull finish

Stainless steel 0.3mm

Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible mineral filled core

Jisan & Beommul Library / Korea

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 1000(1219mm is available upon request) ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.3mm <5000mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Sutluce Halic convention center / Turkey Caja Vital Kutxa / Spain
Method Unit

Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 2.55
Weight – kg/m2 10.2
Physical properties
ALPOLIC ™/fr SCM is a stainless steel composite panel composed of a Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 /°C
-6
10.4
non-combustible mineral-filled core and two sheets of 0.3 mm thick stainless steel. Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.4
Both sides of the stainless steel are NSSC220M, a highly rust-resistant ferritic Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 117
stainless steel, which has an outstanding rust resistance comparable to stainless Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 84
steel 316. ALPOLIC ™/fr SCM is suitable for the external claddings and roof
Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 69
coverings of buildings. of composite material Elongation ASTM E8 % 12.6
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm2 70.6

46%
Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 30
Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Stainless steel 2.9mm

4 mm thick ALPOLIC™/fr SCM is equivalent to


2.9 mm thick solid stainless steel sheet in
terms of bending rigidity but SCM is lighter,
about 46% of the solid stainless steel weight.

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Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm

Hairline or Dull finish

Stainless steel 0.3mm

Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible mineral filled core

Jisan & Beommul Library / Korea

DIMENSION ( STANDARD )
Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )

4mm 1000(1219mm is available upon request) ±0.5% of the length and /or width

Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )

0.3mm <5000mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Sutluce Halic convention center / Turkey Caja Vital Kutxa / Spain
Method Unit

Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 2.55
Weight – kg/m2 10.2
Physical properties
ALPOLIC ™/fr SCM is a stainless steel composite panel composed of a Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 /°C
-6
10.4
non-combustible mineral-filled core and two sheets of 0.3 mm thick stainless steel. Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.4
Both sides of the stainless steel are NSSC220M, a highly rust-resistant ferritic Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 117
stainless steel, which has an outstanding rust resistance comparable to stainless Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 84
steel 316. ALPOLIC ™/fr SCM is suitable for the external claddings and roof
Mechanical properties 0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 69
coverings of buildings. of composite material Elongation ASTM E8 % 12.6
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm2 70.6

46%
Sound Transmission Loss ASTM E413 STC 30
Metal thickness with equivalent rigidity Calculated value Stainless steel 2.9mm

4 mm thick ALPOLIC™/fr SCM is equivalent to


2.9 mm thick solid stainless steel sheet in
terms of bending rigidity but SCM is lighter,
about 46% of the solid stainless steel weight.

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ALPOLIC™/fr CCM is a copper composite material composed of a copper sheet on the ALPOLIC™/fr ZCM is a zinc composite material composed of a chemically-weathered
topside, a non-combustible mineral-filled core and a copper sheet on the backside. zinc sheet on the topside, a non-combustible mineral-filled core and a zinc sheet on the
backside. ZCM is suited to exterior applications such as soffits, awnings, parapets, rain
Like solid copper, ALPOLIC ™/fr CCM is perfect for architectural wall cladding screens, external claddings and roofs, especially when conventional building materials
applications and accent trim on buildings are insufficient.

Ceridian Corporate Building / U.S.A University of Western Australia / Australia

Features The natural copper surface's ever-changing finish constantly evolves, adding richness and depth to any building's facade. ALPOLIC™/fr CCM offers the rigidity of heavy gauge sheet metal in a
lightweight copper-faced composite material. CCM also features such attributes as superior flatness, vibration dampening, durability and ease of maintenance
Features Zinc alloy skin: The topside skin is a real zinc alloy weathered with a chemical conversion process, which later takes on a distinctive gray appearance through natural weathering.
Long life: Protected by the surface layers, zinc alloy has a long life. The annual erosion rate is normally 1 to 7 microns (3 microns on average ), which indicates that 100 micron
(0.1 mm) thick zinc takes as long as 35 years to erode.

Composition of Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm Total thickness : 4mm

Mill finish Pre-weathered mill finish

Copper sheet 0.4mm Zinc sheet 0.5mm

Non-combustible mineral filled core Non-combustible mineral filled core

DIMENSION ( STANDARD ) DIMENSION ( STANDARD )


Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance ) Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )
4mm 965mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width 4mm 965mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width
Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance ) Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )
0.4mm 3708mm Max 5.0mm 0.5mm 3708mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION ) CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Method Unit Method Unit
Thickness – – 4mmt Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 3.13 Specific gravity – – 3.13
Weight – kg/m 2 12.5 Weight – kg/m 2 12.5
Physical properties Physical properties
Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 17 Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 28(P) / 20(T)
Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.42 Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.45
Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 140 Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 115
(P); parallel to the rolling direction (T); transverse to the rolling direction

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ALPOLIC™/fr CCM is a copper composite material composed of a copper sheet on the ALPOLIC™/fr ZCM is a zinc composite material composed of a chemically-weathered
topside, a non-combustible mineral-filled core and a copper sheet on the backside. zinc sheet on the topside, a non-combustible mineral-filled core and a zinc sheet on the
backside. ZCM is suited to exterior applications such as soffits, awnings, parapets, rain
Like solid copper, ALPOLIC ™/fr CCM is perfect for architectural wall cladding screens, external claddings and roofs, especially when conventional building materials
applications and accent trim on buildings are insufficient.

Ceridian Corporate Building / U.S.A University of Western Australia / Australia

Features The natural copper surface's ever-changing finish constantly evolves, adding richness and depth to any building's facade. ALPOLIC™/fr CCM offers the rigidity of heavy gauge sheet metal in a
lightweight copper-faced composite material. CCM also features such attributes as superior flatness, vibration dampening, durability and ease of maintenance
Features Zinc alloy skin: The topside skin is a real zinc alloy weathered with a chemical conversion process, which later takes on a distinctive gray appearance through natural weathering.
Long life: Protected by the surface layers, zinc alloy has a long life. The annual erosion rate is normally 1 to 7 microns (3 microns on average ), which indicates that 100 micron
(0.1 mm) thick zinc takes as long as 35 years to erode.

Composition of Composition of
Total thickness : 4mm Total thickness : 4mm

Mill finish Pre-weathered mill finish

Copper sheet 0.4mm Zinc sheet 0.5mm

Non-combustible mineral filled core Non-combustible mineral filled core

DIMENSION ( STANDARD ) DIMENSION ( STANDARD )


Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance ) Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )
4mm 965mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width 4mm 965mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width
Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance ) Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )
0.4mm 3708mm Max 5.0mm 0.5mm 3708mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION ) CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Method Unit Method Unit
Thickness – – 4mmt Thickness – – 4mmt
Specific gravity – – 3.13 Specific gravity – – 3.13
Weight – kg/m 2 12.5 Weight – kg/m 2 12.5
Physical properties Physical properties
Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 17 Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 28(P) / 20(T)
Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.42 Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.45
Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 140 Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 115
(P); parallel to the rolling direction (T); transverse to the rolling direction

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Example of fixing methods
We are introducing typical examples of fixing methods below.
Refer to the ALPOLIC ™ Technical Manual, “Section 3 Fabrication & Installation” for the details.

[ External wall cladding - wet sealant joint ] [ Roof Covering ]

This installation system, with tray type (rout and return) panels and sealing ALPOLIC™/fr has been used for roof covering in prestigious projects
joints, is one of the most common methods and it is available for a wide such as airports and stadiums. In roof applications, we install a water
range of new buildings and renovation projects. After fixing ALPOLIC ™ /fr gutter or waterproof sheets behind ALPOLIC™/fr panels so that leaked
panels on the substructure, we apply a suitable sealing material to the joints water can drain outside.
in order to ensure water-tightness.

[ External wall cladding - hanging method ] [ External wall cladding - hanging method 2 ]

The hanging system is also one of the most common fixing methods. It simplifies the The other hanging method is suspended by solid aluminum plates with a slot which
installation work at the construction site and hence we can shorten the installation is fixed on the returned panel edges. It enables to withstand medium to high wind
period. It is easy to loosen the movement due to thermal expansion/contraction with load cases.
this method, because panels are not tightly fastened to the sub-frame but are simply
suspended.

[ Curtain wall ] [ Back panel of glass curtain wall ]

A conventional unitized curtain wall style. ALPOLIC™ is installed on the spandrel Glass curtain walls sometimes need an opaque spandrel panel (back panel) behind
part on a curtain wall panel and fixed on aluminum frames by structural silicone glass for aesthetic and energy-saving purpose. The spandrel back panels behind the
sealant, for an example. glass must be very durable especially to UV exposure, because it is hard to replace
them after the building is completed. ALPOLIC™/fr is the perfect material for such
applications.

Data embodied herein is intended only for estimate by technically skilled persons, with any use thereof to be at their own discretion and risk.
Mitsubishi Plastics shall have no responsibility or liability for results from such use or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.

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Example of fixing methods
We are introducing typical examples of fixing methods below.
Refer to the ALPOLIC ™ Technical Manual, “Section 3 Fabrication & Installation” for the details.

[ External wall cladding - wet sealant joint ] [ Roof Covering ]

This installation system, with tray type (rout and return) panels and sealing ALPOLIC™/fr has been used for roof covering in prestigious projects
joints, is one of the most common methods and it is available for a wide such as airports and stadiums. In roof applications, we install a water
range of new buildings and renovation projects. After fixing ALPOLIC ™ /fr gutter or waterproof sheets behind ALPOLIC™/fr panels so that leaked
panels on the substructure, we apply a suitable sealing material to the joints water can drain outside.
in order to ensure water-tightness.

[ External wall cladding - hanging method ] [ External wall cladding - hanging method 2 ]

The hanging system is also one of the most common fixing methods. It simplifies the The other hanging method is suspended by solid aluminum plates with a slot which
installation work at the construction site and hence we can shorten the installation is fixed on the returned panel edges. It enables to withstand medium to high wind
period. It is easy to loosen the movement due to thermal expansion/contraction with load cases.
this method, because panels are not tightly fastened to the sub-frame but are simply
suspended.

[ Curtain wall ] [ Back panel of glass curtain wall ]

A conventional unitized curtain wall style. ALPOLIC™ is installed on the spandrel Glass curtain walls sometimes need an opaque spandrel panel (back panel) behind
part on a curtain wall panel and fixed on aluminum frames by structural silicone glass for aesthetic and energy-saving purpose. The spandrel back panels behind the
sealant, for an example. glass must be very durable especially to UV exposure, because it is hard to replace
them after the building is completed. ALPOLIC™/fr is the perfect material for such
applications.

Data embodied herein is intended only for estimate by technically skilled persons, with any use thereof to be at their own discretion and risk.
Mitsubishi Plastics shall have no responsibility or liability for results from such use or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.

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ALPOLIC™/fr LT is exclusively designed for interior applications, such as partitions, ALPOLIC™/fr-RF is a mirror-like reflective finish aluminum composite material ( ACM )
interior walls, false ceilings etc. It is a fire-rated and safe material, meeting the
with a non-combustible mineral-filled core, used as a ceiling or interior wall applications.
requirements of UBC 26-3 & ISO 9705 ( Interior Room Corner Test ) which is an
acceptable fire rating in most countries. The main ingredient of the core material
prevents the proliferation of flame and restricts the development of smoke which is
detrimental to evacuation activities.

The Gallery Bangkok / Thailand Gran Haneda / Japan

Features Easy installation: It can be easily installed on a rigid substrate using a soft set adhesive and or double sided tape.
Simple processing: It is easily fabricated and formed. Cutting and drilling can be done on site
Features Shatter-proof and safety: Unlike glass, aluminum composite material (ACM) will not shatter or break.
Easy installation: It can be easily installed on a rigid substrate using a soft set adhesive and or double sided tape.
Fire performance: In Japan it has been certified as a non-combustible material ( Certificate No. NM-3415 ) Simple processing: It is easily fabricated and formed. Cutting and drilling can be done on site
Fire performance: In Japan it has been certified as a non-combustible material (Certificate No. NM-3415)

Composition of Composition of
Total thickness : 3mm Total thickness : 3mm

Polyester coating Mirror-look anodized finish

Aluminium 0.3 mm Aluminium 0.5 mm

Rust Preventing Paint Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible mineral filled core Non-combustible mineral filled core

Service coating Service coating

DIMENSION ( STANDARD ) DIMENSION ( STANDARD )


Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance ) Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )
3mm 1220mm ( Hairline 914mm ) ±0.5% of the length and /or width 3mm 1220mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width
Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance ) Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )
0.3mm 2440mm ( Hairline 2438mm ) Max 5.0mm 0.5mm 2440mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION ) CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Method Unit Method Unit
Thickness – – 3 mmt Thickness – – 3mmt
Specific gravity – – 1.83 Specific gravity – – 2.00
Weight – kg/m 2 5.5 Weight – kg/m 2 6.0
Physical properties Physical properties
Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 24 Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 25
Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.3 Reflectance JIS D5705 83%
Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 110 Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.5

21 22
ALPOLIC™/fr LT is exclusively designed for interior applications, such as partitions, ALPOLIC™/fr-RF is a mirror-like reflective finish aluminum composite material ( ACM )
interior walls, false ceilings etc. It is a fire-rated and safe material, meeting the
with a non-combustible mineral-filled core, used as a ceiling or interior wall applications.
requirements of UBC 26-3 & ISO 9705 ( Interior Room Corner Test ) which is an
acceptable fire rating in most countries. The main ingredient of the core material
prevents the proliferation of flame and restricts the development of smoke which is
detrimental to evacuation activities.

The Gallery Bangkok / Thailand Gran Haneda / Japan

Features Easy installation: It can be easily installed on a rigid substrate using a soft set adhesive and or double sided tape.
Simple processing: It is easily fabricated and formed. Cutting and drilling can be done on site
Features Shatter-proof and safety: Unlike glass, aluminum composite material (ACM) will not shatter or break.
Easy installation: It can be easily installed on a rigid substrate using a soft set adhesive and or double sided tape.
Fire performance: In Japan it has been certified as a non-combustible material ( Certificate No. NM-3415 ) Simple processing: It is easily fabricated and formed. Cutting and drilling can be done on site
Fire performance: In Japan it has been certified as a non-combustible material (Certificate No. NM-3415)

Composition of Composition of
Total thickness : 3mm Total thickness : 3mm

Polyester coating Mirror-look anodized finish

Aluminium 0.3 mm Aluminium 0.5 mm

Rust Preventing Paint Rust Preventing Paint

Non-combustible mineral filled core Non-combustible mineral filled core

Service coating Service coating

DIMENSION ( STANDARD ) DIMENSION ( STANDARD )


Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance ) Thickness ( tolerance ±0.2mm ) Standard Width ( tolerance; ±2.0mm ) ( Bow tolerance )
3mm 1220mm ( Hairline 914mm ) ±0.5% of the length and /or width 3mm 1220mm ±0.5% of the length and /or width
Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance ) Skin thickness Length ( tolerance; ±4.0mm ) ( Squareness tolerance )
0.3mm 2440mm ( Hairline 2438mm ) Max 5.0mm 0.5mm 2440mm Max 5.0mm

CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION ) CHARACTERISTICS ( FOR STANDARD DIMENSION )


Method Unit Method Unit
Thickness – – 3 mmt Thickness – – 3mmt
Specific gravity – – 1.83 Specific gravity – – 2.00
Weight – kg/m 2 5.5 Weight – kg/m 2 6.0
Physical properties Physical properties
Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 24 Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10 -6/°C 25
Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.3 Reflectance JIS D5705 83%
Deflection temperature ISO 75-2 °C 110 Thermal conductivity Calculated value W/m-K 0.5

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Hidden Rivet Ceiling System +
Mitsubishi Plastics provides ALPOLIC™ sheets with a unique Hidden rivet ceiling system featuring superior flatness
and consistent stretch from internal ceilings to external eaves through building entrances or walls.
Fixing engineering is supported by Mitsubishi Plastics upon request to match the application and the design.

Nagoya Lucent Tower / Japan

Yokohama Immigration Bureau / Japan

Keihan Railway / Nakanoshima station / Japan

Marunouchi Trust Tower / Japan Keikyu Line / Haneda station / Japan Palace Building / Japan

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Hidden Rivet Ceiling System +
Mitsubishi Plastics provides ALPOLIC™ sheets with a unique Hidden rivet ceiling system featuring superior flatness
and consistent stretch from internal ceilings to external eaves through building entrances or walls.
Fixing engineering is supported by Mitsubishi Plastics upon request to match the application and the design.

Nagoya Lucent Tower / Japan

Yokohama Immigration Bureau / Japan

Keihan Railway / Nakanoshima station / Japan

Marunouchi Trust Tower / Japan Keikyu Line / Haneda station / Japan Palace Building / Japan

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Processing method General notes
ALPOLIC™/fr and ALPOLIC™ A2 ( hereafter, ALPOLIC™) can be processed with regular machines and tools for aluminum and wood. We can cut
ALPOLIC™ panels with a circular saw, fold them after grooving and curve them with a 3-roll bender. In order to join aluminum extrusions on
ALPOLIC™ panels, we can choose a suitable joining method from several alternatives. Coating direction

Panel A
In Metallic Colors, Sparkling Colors, Prismatic Colors and NaturArt Series ( Stone, Timber,

CUTTING Metal, and Abstract ), slight color differences will be noticeable if the panels are installed in
different directions ( like Panel A and B in the diagram). Install panels in the same direction
ALPOLIC™ can be cut with various types of circular saws such as table saws, hand circular saws
as marked in the protective film. In our Solid Colors, any color difference due to coating
and panel saws. Also, we can use a square shear for cutting, which permits an efficient sizing
direction is negligible. Panel B
work. To cut ALPOLIC™ in curving lines, we use hand routers or trimmers.
hand circular saw hand trimmer
Coating direction

U-GROOVING
Protective film
ALPOLIC™ can be folded after U-grooving in the backside. Two types of machines are available
hand groove machine groove cutter
for U-grooving. One is a circular cutter type and the other is a router type. The former includes The protective film on ALPOLIC ™s mostly consists of two polyethylene layers of white and black. Do not peel off the protective film during fabrication and
hand grooving machines and panel saws, and the latter includes hand routers and CNC routers. installation to protect the surface from scratching and soiling. Under normal weather conditions, the protective film will withstand 6 ( six )-months of outdoor
exposure without losing any of its original peel-off characteristics or causing stains or other damage. However, peel off the protective film as soon as possible
after completion.

FOLDING hand router router bit

After U-grooving, ALPOLIC™ can be folded with a folding jig.

Gloss increase due to plasticizer


Do not stick, put or apply PVC tapes, polyurethane sealant or modified silicone sealant onto our protective film. The plasticizer contained in these materials can
a. U-groove b. use a folding jig c. fold d. check the roundness e. support if necessary permeate the protective film and cause a gloss change in the coating.
( 2-3mmR)

BENDING WITH PRESSBRAKE AND 3-ROLLBENDER


ALPOLIC™ can be bent with a press brake. The bend-ability depends on the thickness and the
Note:
core material. ALPOLIC™/fr has a larger bendable limit than ALPOLIC ™ has. We can also use
The above precautions pertain to ALPOLIC™/fr and ALPOLIC™ A2. The affiliated products including TCM, SCM, ZCM, CCM, ALPOLIC ™/fr LT, and ALPOLIC™/fr-RF
manual or electric-drive 3-roll benders for curving ALPOLIC™.
have their respective precautions. Refer to the separate brochure of the respective products for details.
Press brake 3-roll bender

AUTOMATED MACHINES
In addition to the above conventional machines, we can use automated machines including
panel saws and CNC routers for cutting and grooving. These machines enable efficient and
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
precise work, especially suitable for repetition of analogous work. Panel saw CNC router The production of ALPOLIC™s is ISO 9001:2008 compliant throughout the design, development, manufacture and sales.

JOINING
We often use rivets, bolts/nuts and tapping screws for joining ALPOLIC™ and other materials like aluminum extrusions. In order to prevent from possible galvanic
ISO 14001:2004 Certified
corrosion in a humid atmosphere, use blind rivets made of aluminum. Use screws and bolts/nuts made of aluminum or stainless steel. ALPOLIC™s are produced in plants that have ISO14001:2004 certificate.

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Processing method General notes
ALPOLIC™/fr and ALPOLIC™ A2 ( hereafter, ALPOLIC™) can be processed with regular machines and tools for aluminum and wood. We can cut
ALPOLIC™ panels with a circular saw, fold them after grooving and curve them with a 3-roll bender. In order to join aluminum extrusions on
ALPOLIC™ panels, we can choose a suitable joining method from several alternatives. Coating direction

Panel A
In Metallic Colors, Sparkling Colors, Prismatic Colors and NaturArt Series ( Stone, Timber,

CUTTING Metal, and Abstract ), slight color differences will be noticeable if the panels are installed in
different directions ( like Panel A and B in the diagram). Install panels in the same direction
ALPOLIC™ can be cut with various types of circular saws such as table saws, hand circular saws
as marked in the protective film. In our Solid Colors, any color difference due to coating
and panel saws. Also, we can use a square shear for cutting, which permits an efficient sizing
direction is negligible. Panel B
work. To cut ALPOLIC™ in curving lines, we use hand routers or trimmers.
hand circular saw hand trimmer
Coating direction

U-GROOVING
Protective film
ALPOLIC™ can be folded after U-grooving in the backside. Two types of machines are available
hand groove machine groove cutter
for U-grooving. One is a circular cutter type and the other is a router type. The former includes The protective film on ALPOLIC ™s mostly consists of two polyethylene layers of white and black. Do not peel off the protective film during fabrication and
hand grooving machines and panel saws, and the latter includes hand routers and CNC routers. installation to protect the surface from scratching and soiling. Under normal weather conditions, the protective film will withstand 6 ( six )-months of outdoor
exposure without losing any of its original peel-off characteristics or causing stains or other damage. However, peel off the protective film as soon as possible
after completion.

FOLDING hand router router bit

After U-grooving, ALPOLIC™ can be folded with a folding jig.

Gloss increase due to plasticizer


Do not stick, put or apply PVC tapes, polyurethane sealant or modified silicone sealant onto our protective film. The plasticizer contained in these materials can
a. U-groove b. use a folding jig c. fold d. check the roundness e. support if necessary permeate the protective film and cause a gloss change in the coating.
( 2-3mmR)

BENDING WITH PRESSBRAKE AND 3-ROLLBENDER


ALPOLIC™ can be bent with a press brake. The bend-ability depends on the thickness and the
Note:
core material. ALPOLIC™/fr has a larger bendable limit than ALPOLIC ™ has. We can also use
The above precautions pertain to ALPOLIC™/fr and ALPOLIC™ A2. The affiliated products including TCM, SCM, ZCM, CCM, ALPOLIC ™/fr LT, and ALPOLIC™/fr-RF
manual or electric-drive 3-roll benders for curving ALPOLIC™.
have their respective precautions. Refer to the separate brochure of the respective products for details.
Press brake 3-roll bender

AUTOMATED MACHINES
In addition to the above conventional machines, we can use automated machines including
panel saws and CNC routers for cutting and grooving. These machines enable efficient and
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
precise work, especially suitable for repetition of analogous work. Panel saw CNC router The production of ALPOLIC™s is ISO 9001:2008 compliant throughout the design, development, manufacture and sales.

JOINING
We often use rivets, bolts/nuts and tapping screws for joining ALPOLIC™ and other materials like aluminum extrusions. In order to prevent from possible galvanic
ISO 14001:2004 Certified
corrosion in a humid atmosphere, use blind rivets made of aluminum. Use screws and bolts/nuts made of aluminum or stainless steel. ALPOLIC™s are produced in plants that have ISO14001:2004 certificate.

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URL:http://www.alpolic.com
INNOVATION ・ STYLE ・ PERFORMANCE

For more information, please contact

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC. MITSUBISHI PLASTICS ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD


Composite Materials Department Composite Material Division
1-1-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8252, Japan Mapletree Anson, 60 Anson Road, #10-01, Singapore 079914
Telephone: 81-3-6748-7347 / 7348 Telephone: 65-6226-1597
Facsimile: 81-3-3286-1307 Facsimile: 65-6221-3373
E-mail:mks-ho-alpolic@cc.m-kagaku.co.jp E-mail: mks-ho-alpolic@cc.m-kagaku.co.jp

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS EURO ASIA LTD. MITSUBISHI PLASTICS COMPOSITES AMERICA, INC.
Bağlarbaşı Kısıklı Cad., No:6, Composite Materials Division
Sarkuysan-Ak Iş Merkezi, S-Blok, Teras Kat, 401 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Altunizade, Üsküdar, 34664 Istanbul, Turkey Telephone (USA): 800-422-7270
Telephone: 90-216-651-8670/71/72 Telephone (International): 1-757-382-5750
Facsimile: 90-216-651-8673 Facsimile: 1-757-436-1896
E-mail: info@alpolic.com.tr E-mail: info@alpolic.com

● The information and data contained in this brochure are as of August, 2013. Distributed by:
● The content of this brochure may be changed without prior notice.
● ALPOLIC is trademark of MITSUBISHI PLASTICS,INC.
● Due to printing characteristics, the color tones may differ from the actual ones.
● The transcription of any data or information contained in this brochure
without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

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ALPOLIC LEED
DATA

ALPOLIC & ALPOLIC /fr


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M A T E R I A L S

www.alpoli c- nor tham e rica.com


ALPOLIC IS AN ALUMINUM COMPOSITE MATERIAL (ACM) THAT HAS BEEN WIDELY USED FOR
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BUILDING PROJECTS WORLDWIDE FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES. IN THE U.S., ALPOLIC HAS
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BEEN IN USE SINCE THE EARLY 1980S AND HAS BEEN PRODUCED DOMESTICALLY SINCE 1992.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND RIGID WITH A VARIETY OF DURABLE FINISHES, ALPOLIC IS A MATERIAL OF


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CHOICE FOR BUILDING CLADDINGS, RETAIL FACADES AND CORPORATE IDENTITY SIGNS. IN

ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL ALPOLIC ACM, THE CURRENT ALPOLIC PRODUCT LINEUP INCLUDES
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ALPOLIC /FR, WITH EXCELLENT FIRE-SAFETY QUALITIES, AND METAL COMPOSITE MATERIALS (MCM)
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SUCH AS COPPER, STAINLESS STEEL AND TITANIUM.

environmental responsibility

Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The company has a proud

history of actively supporting environmental initiatives, responsibility and stewardship. Accordingly, the raw materials

used in ALPOLIC products have been selected to maximize the use of recycled content. Production lines are designed
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to be extremely energy efficient and to comply with all regulations relating to the environment.

Our production facilities incorporate many environmentally friendly procedures and equipment. For example, our coil

coating line uses a unique coating device that minimizes the amount of paint applied in order to eliminate waste and

improve the working environment. In addition, because ALPOLIC itself is recyclable, we have a recycling facility in the
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plant to reuse scraps. These ALPOLIC scraps are treated at moderate conditions so that fumes do not adversely
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affect the working environment. Further, we have introduced recycle or reuse policies throughout our production plant

for everything from raw materials to packing waste to office supplies.

ALPOLIC production is ISO 9001-2000 certified. Our production is periodically audited by third parties for
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consecutive qualification.

Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc.


The ALPOLIC production plant is located in Chesapeake, VA.
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Cover Photo: New England Biolabs – Boston, MA. Architect: Jung-Brannen Architects. Product: ALPOLIC MCM Copper, Pre-Patina Finish
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sustainability
Here are some of the reasons why ALPOLIC is an environmentally friendly building material.
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1. High Panel Strength Using Less Aluminum

ALPOLIC is often used as an alternative to solid aluminum panels because it


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Aluminum 0.5 mm
achieves equivalent rigidity using only one third to one fourth the amount of
Polyethylene or
aluminum. This principle holds true in ALPOLIC MCM products
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Figure 1 mineral filled core


3.0 - 5.0 mm
composed of copper, stainless steel and titanium. (See Table 1).
Aluminum 0.5 mm

Table 1: Comparison of rigidity between ALPOLIC products and solid metal sheets
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Total Metal Thickness in Metal Thickness with Metal Amount Required


ALPOLIC Products
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ALPOLIC Products Equivalent Rigidity for ALPOLIC Products


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ALPOLIC 3 mm Aluminum 1.0 mm Aluminum 2.7 mm 37%


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ALPOLIC 4 mm Aluminum 1.0 mm Aluminum 3.3 mm 30%


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ALPOLIC 6 mm Aluminum 1.0 mm Aluminum 4.5 mm 22%


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ALPOLIC /fr 4 mm Aluminum 1.0 mm Aluminum 3.3 mm 30%


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ALPOLIC /fr 6 mm Aluminum 1.0 mm Aluminum 4.5 mm 22%


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MCM Copper 4 mm Copper 0.8 mm Copper 2.4 mm 33%


MCM Stainless Steel 4 mm Stainless Steel 0.6 mm Stainless Steel 2.9 mm 21%
MCM Titanium 4 mm Titanium 0.6 mm Titanium 3.1 mm 19%

2. Durable and Innovative Finishes

ALPOLIC is finished with Lumiflon-based fluoropolymer paint as standard. This paint is known for its durability, featuring
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long-lasting color and gloss. Colors with high solar reflectance are available that increase the energy efficiency of the

building and may contribute to LEED Credits ID 1.1 through 1.4. (See next section for more details).

3. Use of Recycled Content as Raw Material

ALPOLIC products are manufactured using recycled materials. This may contribute to LEED Credits MR 4.1 and 4.2.
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(See next section for more details).

4. Heat Transmission Effect

When ALPOLIC products are used for building envelopes, an air pocket is formed between the structural wall and ALPOLIC
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panels. This can increase the building’s thermal insulation. (See Table 2).

5. Fire Safety

ALPOLIC is a fire resistive material – especially ALPOLIC /fr, which can be used for applications where non-combustible
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materials are required.


leed

We have participated in the review and approval process for the LEED 2.2 standard for new construction.

The use of ALPOLIC products may contribute to the following credits:


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1. Highly Durable or Innovative Finishes: LEED Credits ID 1.1 – 1.4

ALPOLIC is finished with Lumiflon-based fluoropolymer paint as standard, a paint known for its durability. The long-lasting
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color and gloss help reduce long-term maintenance costs and material consumption. In addition, the paint is applied using

a continuous coil coating process, which gives ALPOLIC a finish that is consistent as well as durable. In comparison with
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a competing polyester coating that has reportedly been recently improved, Lumiflon-based fluoropolymer coating still

appears to be superior.

Figure 2: Comparison of durability between high-performance polyester and


Lumiflon-based fluoropolymer coatings

new 3 years new 3 years 10 years

High-performance polyester coating Lumiflon-based fluoropolymer coating

In addition, by selecting an appropriate finish, solar reflectance can be improved, which can increase the heat efficiency of

the building. Every color on our color charts include an LRV (light reference value) to assist in making an informed decision.

For these reasons, ALPOLIC will possibly contribute to LEED Credits ID 1.1 – 1.4. (For details, visit www.alpolic-northamerica.com,
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Support/Downloads/LEED Statement).

2. Recycled Content: LEED Credit MR 4.1 and 4.2

Virgin aluminum requires a large amount of electricity for smelting. However, approximately 70% of virgin aluminum is

recovered and reused. This recycled aluminum requires only 5% of the electricity of virgin aluminum. We use aluminum alloy

3105 for ALPOLIC . This alloy contains high levels of recycled content.
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2.
1.

Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and actively supports

environmental responsibility. The raw materials used in the ALPOLIC panel products have been selected to
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maximize the use of recycled content. The coating and laminating lines are designed to make the most efficient

use of energy and to comply with all regulations and codes relating to environmental quality.

1. HUBBELL LIGHTING HEADQUARTERS - GREENVILLE, SC

2. BAHRAIN WORLD TRADE CENTER - BAHRAIN, U. A. E.

3 . E D WA R D A . D O I S Y R E S E A R C H C E N T E R - S T. L O U I S , M O

4. CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3 - SINGAPORE*

3. 4.

*Note: ALPOLIC is used for the reflector


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panels that automatically adjust to the


level of daylight in the building.
While the exact percentage of recycled content can vary from coil to coil, the typical values of 3105 are as follows:

Post-consumer recycled content 12.5%

Pre-consumer recycled content 64.2%

Virgin metal content 23.3%

In addition, ALPOLIC is extremely rigid, which enables it to achieve the same panel strength as solid aluminum using only
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one third to one fourth the amount of aluminum. (See Fig.1 and Table 1). For details, visit www.alpolic-northamerica.com,

Support/Downloads/LEED Statement.

thermal insulation of alpolic building envelope

When ALPOLIC is used for a building’s envelope, the layer of air created between the ALPOLIC panels and the structural
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wall can increase the building’s thermal insulation. Table 2 shows some of the calculated results.

Table 2: Heat transmission through external wall

RC wall only ALPOLIC cladding


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ALPOLIC + insulation
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out in RC wall (100) out in ALPOLIC (4) out in ALPOLIC (4)


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Wall system,
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wall component
and its thickness Air space (50) Air space (100) Air space (75)
in mm
Gypsum board (12) RC wall (100) Glass wool (25)

Air space (50) RC wall (100)

Gypsum board (12) Air space (50)

Gypsum board (12)

Calculated
U-value 2.5 W/m 2• K 2.1 W/m 2• K 0.92 W/m 2• K

fire-resistive material

ALPOLIC is a fire-resistive material that is tested, rated and periodically audited for compliance with fire codes.
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ALPOLIC /fr in particular is specially designed and rated as a material that is ideal for applications where non-combustible
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materials are required.

ALPOLIC production is ISO 9001-2000 certified.


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For additional information, samples or a list of ALPOLIC fabricators,
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please call 1- 800- 422-7270 or visit www.alpolic-northamerica.com

ALPOLIC & ALPOLIC /fr


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M A T E R I A L S

C o m po s i te M a ter i als D i v i s i o n
401 Vol v o Par k way, C h es a pea k e, VA 23320
Te lephon e: 800 -422-7 2 7 0 , Facs i m i le: 757- 4 3 6 -18 9 6
www. alpolic-no r th a m er i ca.co m e-m ai l: i n f o @alpo li c.co m

©2009 Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc. All rights reserved.


ALPOLIC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.
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LUMIFLON™ is a registered trademark of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

“USGBC” and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.
LITAP1025 Rev. 1 Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and actively supports environmental responsibility.
Maintenance Method for ALPOLIC/fr
The cleaning method suitable for each material depends on the surface finish. The products
finished with coatings require some cleaning methods suitable for the coatings, and metal
composite materials like TCM, SCM and ZCM require a cleaning method for each surface metal. The
cleaning method is detailed in the technical manual of each material. The typical cleaning methods
are as follows.

ALPOLIC/fr, ALPOLIC/fr LT, ALPOLIC, AL-LEADER


The topside of these materials is a coating with paint materials. Therefore, the cleaner shall suit to
these coatings.

1. General cleaning

Firstly, try water rinse using soft sponge with modest pressure to remove the stain. If the stain
remains after dry, then use neutral detergents or household cleaners diluted with water. Typical
cleaning procedures are as follows.

a. Dilute a detergent or a cleaner to 1-5% with water.


b. Apply the solution and spread on ALPOLIC® surface with soft rags or sponges. Wait for 1
minute, then the foam will blacken.
c. Dry the solution with a squeegee and wipe the remaining solution with wet cloth containing
clean water.

According to our test, dilute Magiclean is suitable for all finishes of ALPOLIC®. Magiclean is a
household detergent with pH 8 from Kao Corp. If you use other detergent, pre-test it in a small
area.

2. Stubborn stain

According to our test, alkali cleaners such as Sharpshooter and Windex are applicable to strong
stain, however some coatings of ALPOLIC® requires good rinsing with water afterward. It is
because no water rinsing may cause a color change in the future due to remaining alkali on the
coating.

Note:
Sharpshooter is a versatile cleaner from 3M (alkali, pH12), and Windex is a glass cleaner from
Johnson (alkali, pH11). As these are alkali solutions, prevent eye and skin contact. Follow
manufacturer's safety instructions.

If you use other strong cleaners or stain removers, pre-test in a small area. Do not use strong
organic solvents, such as MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone), MIBK (Methyl Iso Butyl Ketone), Triclene and
paint thinner. Do not use strong alkali, strong acid or abrasive cleaners. Use of these solvents and
cleaners may result in the paint becoming swollen or removed.

To prevent scratching the coated surface, make sure that cleaning sponges and rags are grit-free.
Avoid over cleaning or excessive rubbing.

TCM, SCM, ZCM


TCM and SCM show an excellent corrosion resistance, protected by an inactive layer. But stain,
caused with various factors, must be removed with suitable cleaners. Refer to technical manual of
each material. In ZCM, the initial chemical conversion layer is gradually replaced with natural zinc
carbonate layer that shows good weathering. Therefore, we do not need special cleaning, but the
chemical substance, adhering and accumulating on the surface, must be removed with water rinse.
Refer to technical manual of ZCM.
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SOLID
ANODIZED SERIES
S U R FA C E T R E AT M E N T
ALPOLIC ® /fr Anodized material is a sandwiched
aluminum skinned composite panel with a Class 1
anodized finish on the top side. Available stock
Anodized finish is CLR Clear Anodized. Custom colors
and untreated panels available.

S TA N D A R D PA N E L S I Z E
St andar d s t ock wid t hs are 50” ( 1270m m ) a nd 6 2 ” FIRE PERFORMANCE
(1 5 7 5 mm) a n d le n g t hs o f 148” ( 3759m m ) an d 1 9 8 ” F i r e r e t a r d a n t A L P O L I C ®/ f r A n o d i z e d f i n i s h p a n e l s w i t h
(5 0 2 9 mm) . Pa n e ls are st o c k e d i n 4m m t hi c k ne ss. Sta n- a mineral filled core have been tested by independent
dard cr a t e is 3 2 p ie c e s and 24 pi e c e s f o r 62 x 1 9 6 . testing laboratories using nationally recognized tests.
C u st om le n g t h s , t h ic k ne s s, and s t andard po l y e thyle ne This material meets all requirements of the International
c ore ava ila b le . P le ase c o nt ac t C u st o m e r S e r vic e fo r Building Code for non-combustible construction:
c u rrent a va ila b le s t o c k and addi t i o nal i nf o r m atio n.
IBC Listed
FINISH TOLERANCE
C olor: DE 5 . 0 ( C M C ) v ari at i o n w i t hi n o ne lo t* Please visit w w w. a l p o l i c - a m e r i c a s . c o m / a n o d i z e d or
Gloss: N o minal +/ -10 u ni t s call technical support for complete report listings and
* Pleas e n ot e t h a t A n o di z e d pan e l s c an n o t be c o lo r additional information.
cont ro lled a s t igh t ly as pai nt e d pane l s and s o me c o lo r
va ria ti o n sh o uld be e xp e c t e d . PRODUCT NOTES
– P an el s sh oul d be stor ed fl at in a dr y, indoor
PRODUCT TOLERANCE en vir on men t.
Width: ± 0.08” (2mm)
– Fabr icate pan el s at temper atur es above 55°F.
Length: ± 0.012” per ft (1 mm/meter)
– P r otective fil m sh oul d be r emoved fr om panels soon
Thickness: 3mm ± 0.008” (0.2mm)
after in stal l ation .
4mm ± 0.008” (0.2mm)
– P l ease r efer to AL P OL IC ® An odiz ed Fab ri cati on
6mm ± 0.012” (0.3mm)
M an ual for r outin g an d fabr ic ation r ecommendati ons.
Bow: Maximum 0.5% of length and/or width
– Cr atin g fees appl y to or der s for l ess th an standard
Squareness: Maximum 0.2” (5mm)
piec e cr ate.
Peel Strength: >22.5 in lb/in (ASTM D1781)
– For best c ol or con sisten cy, AL P OL IC ® r ecommends
or der in g al l r equir ed An odiz ed fin ish panels at one
ALPOLIC® material is trimmed and squared with cut
time in th e same w idth an d main tain in g consi stent
edges t o of f er t h e b e st s he e t e dg e c o ndi t i o ns i n the
pan el or ien tation dur in g in stal l ation .
i n d u s t r y.
– Differ en t l ots of An odiz ed fin ish sh oul d not be mi x ed
on buil din g el evation .
WA R R A N T Y
St andar d p a n el wa rr ant y : 10 y e ars
Fi ni sh wa r r a n t y : 5 y e ar s ALPOLIC® TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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