Makrolon® IR is a polycarbonate sheet product developed to meet ANSI Z87.1, EN 169, and CSA Z94.3 standards for face shield applications. Proprietary additive systems block UV and IR light providingprotection during gas flame welding and cutting operations and meeting the requirements for welding shades 3 and 5. Polycarbonate’s toughness provides outstanding impact performance and state-of-the-art extrusion manufacturing delivers high optical quality needed for face shield applications.
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| Type | Size | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | .044″ – .060″ | 48” x 96” CTS | Shaded |
Give us your cut-to-size dimensions. We will precision-cut these plastics to your exact size. Additional sizes and colors available upon request.
| Physical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | g/cm^3 | D792 | 1.2 |
| Mechanical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength @ yield | psi | D638 | 9500 |
| Tensile Modulus | MPa | D638 | 340000 |
| Tensile Elongation @Break | % | D638 | 110 |
| Flexural Strength | MPa | 13500 | |
| Flexural Modulus | psi | 345000 | |
| Compressive Strength | psi | D695 | 12500 |
| IZOD Impact Strength Notched | kJ.m^2 | D256 | 18 |
| Thermal Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeffcient of Linear Thermal Expansion | x10^-5/K | C177 | 3.75 |
| Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi | °F | 270 |
| Electrical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistivity @60 Hz | ohms/sq | D257 | |
| Volume Resistivity, 50% RH | ohm-cm | D250 | 8.2 |
| Optical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Transparent Clear Transmittance. Total (%) | % | D1003 | |
| Refractive Index | % | D542 | 1.586 |