Typical Results: Hazard Tests to AS 1530 PART III |
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Ignitability Index
(0-20) |
Spread of Flame Index
(0-10) |
Heat Evolved Index
(0-10) |
Smoke Developed Index
(0-10) |
| Acrylic Sheet (3mm) Standard Grads |
16 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
Technical Specifications |
| Mechanical Properties |
| Gross Density |
1.19 |
| Impact Strength |
2.4 – 2.6 kg cm/cm² |
| Tensile Strength |
700 – 800 kg cm² (10,000 PS) |
Optical Properties |
| Light transmittance of 3mm thick material in visible range |
92.5 % |
| Refracture index |
1.49 |
Electrical Properties |
| Specific volume resistance |
> 1015  cm |
| Surface strength |
> 1015 |
Ultra –Violet Light |
| The material contains ultra-violet stabilisers and is manufactured from virgin monomer. |
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Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910-1200 |
| Identity |
| Trade Name |
Acryform |
| Chemical Name |
Acrylic polymer based on methyl methacrylate |
Section III – Physical &Chemical Characteristics |
| Boiling Point |
Not applicable |
| Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) |
Not applicable |
| Vapour Density (Air = 1) |
Not applicable |
| Specific Gravity (Water = 1) |
1.19 |
| Evaporation Rate (butyl Acetate = 1) |
Not applicable |
| Solubility in Water |
Insoluble |
| Odour |
Odourless |
Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data |
| Flash Point (Method Used) |
Above 2500C (ASEM D – 1919-68) |
| Flammability Limits |
Not applicable |
| Extinguishing Media |
Water spray, foam, dry chemical (carbon dioxide) |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures |
No special procedures needed |
| Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards |
None |
Section V – Reactivity Data |
| Stability |
Stable |
| Conditions to avoid |
Heating at temperatures above 2500C |
| Incompatibility (materials to avoid) |
None known |
| Hazardous Decomposition or By Products |
On thermal treatment irritating acrylic monomers may be formed |
| Hazardous Polymerisation |
Will not occur |
| Conditions to Avoid |
None known |
Section VI Health Hazard Data |
| Boute(s) of Entry |
| Inhalation |
Only in case of dust formation when machining product |
| Skin |
No route |
| Ingestion |
None on normal use. |
| Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic) |
Product is essentially non-toxic
There is only a slight mechanical irritating effect of fine particles to be expected, when machining product.
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Carcinogenicity |
| NEP |
Not listed |
| IARC Monographs |
Not listed |
| OSHA Regulated |
Not listed |
Statistical Information
