Mar-Con™ Acrylic

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Mar Resistant Plastic

Description Mar-Con™ Acrylic is a mar resistant plastic sheet product designed for a variety of high performance end uses. It is a premium quality acrylic sheet which has been surfaced with an advanced technology, clear, hard, durable, cured coating. This coating has excellent resistance to a wide variety of chemicals and solvents and is considerably harder than the acrylic plastic substrate. This combination of properties provides enhanced resistance to hazing, marring, abrasion, and scratching of the sheet surfaces from cleaning, handling, and defacement efforts. Mar-Con Acrylic also exhibits excellent optical properties and fabrication characteristics. Consequently, this product can be used in many more applications than would be practical for an uncoated acrylic sheet. Applications Mar-Con Acrylic is designed to be used where there is concern about scratching and abrasion of the surfaces of the plastic sheet from handling and other moderate abuse. It is also designed for applications requiring improved splash and wipe down resistance to many common chemicals and solvents which would normally damage the acrylic sheet surfaces. The Mar-Con surface helps prevent such damage from short term exposures to these materials. Mar-Con Acrylic is suitable for use in fabricated items, such as, boxes, displays, display cases, and protective screens for video equipment. It can also be used for glazing, partitions, enclosures, doors, access panels and inspection windows. Fabrication Mar-Con Acrylic is easily fabricated into flat surface configurations using the same equipment and fabrication techniques generally employed with unsurfaced acrylic sheet products. It should not be used for heat formed bent configurations since the hard, cured Mar-Con mar resistant surface is not designed for heat bending. Note: When solvent welding, it is necessary to remove the Mar-Con surface mechanically to achieve a good bond.

Features and Benefits Hard, mar resistant, durable surface The Mar-Con surface, harder than the base plastic, reduces risk of damage to the sheet surfaces from frequent cleaning and handling. Superior chemical and solvent resistance Reduces risk of solvent or chemical damage to the sheet surfaces. Excellent optical properties High clarity, high gloss coating maintains optimum light transmission without distortion. Advanced technology, uniform surface treatment Provides enhanced mar and chemical resistance without changing the appearance of the acrylic surfaces. Superior fabrication characteristics Results in optimum workability during part fabrication. Cleaning The Mar-Con surface can be cleaned with a variety of common cleaners (see reverse side for specific recommendations). Care should be taken to avoid the use of any cleaner or cleaning solution which contains an abrasive. In addition, all wipes, sponges and drying towels should be clean and free of any grit which could damage the surface. Availability Mar-Con Acrylic, in cell cast type, is available in clear and a variety of standard transparent colors. White translucent and colored opaque grades are also available. Continuously cast and extruded types are available in some sizes and thicknesses upon request. Note: Cell cast is a premium form of acrylic plastic but it has a wider thickness variation than other acrylic types. Therefore, continuously cast or extruded material should be specified if a narrow thickness tolerance range is required. Standard Dimensions (Nominal) Thickness: 3mm (1/8"), 4.5mm (3/16"), 6mm (1/4"), 9mm (3/8"), 12mm (1/2") - Note: 9mm and 12mm - cell cast only. Standard Sheet Size: 48" x 96" Other sizes and thicknesses, including oversize sheets, available upon request. Made in USA

Chemical Resistance ASTM D-1308 Samples immersed in listed chemicals and then examined for visible attack at 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 24 hours Chemical Time for Visible Attack Acetone > 1 hour Methyl Alcohol > 24 hours Isopropyl Alcohol > 24 hours Gasoline > 24 hours Kerosene > 24 hours Toluene > 1 hour Methylene Chloride > 24 hours Sodium Hydroxide (10%) > 24 hours Hydrochloric Acid (10%) > 24 hours Sulfuric Acid (10%) > 24 hours Nitric Acid (10%) > 24 hours

Cleaning and Graffiti Removal Solvents and Cleaning Liquids Found Effective Under Laboratory Conditions Aqueous solutions of the following can be applied carefully with a soft cloth or sponge for ordinary dirt and grime. Joy® Windex® Formula 409® Fantastic® Rinse with clean water before drying with a chamois or cellulose sponge. Never use an abrasive cleaner or scouring pad. The following solvents can be used to remove graffiti and other stubborn stains. Isopropyl Alcohol Methanol Naphtha (VM&P Grade) Kerosene Butyl Cellosolve (for paints, inks, lipstick, etc.) Always remove residual solvent with an aqueous cleaner and a final rinse with clean water.