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Plaskolite -OPTIX® CA-41

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Outstanding performance in decorating and processability. Primarily used in Optical and Appliance applications. Water clear appearance with no odor or taste. This polymer is well suited for making thin-wall moldings such as fish tank aquariums, automotive license plate frames, etc.


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MasterFormat: Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls | Glazing | Plastic Glazing


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Columbus, OH 43215
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OPTIX® CA-41

Outstanding performance in decorating and processability. Primarily used in Optical and Appliance applications. Water clear appearance with no odor or taste. This polymer is well suited for making thin-wall moldings such as fish tank aquariums, automotive license plate frames, etc. Ideally designed for difficult moldings that require maximum flow.

  • UL-94 HB
  • General Purpose
  • Injection Molding


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Specifications

Mechanical

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-41

Tensile Strength

ASTM D638

psi

7800

Elongation

ASTM D638

%

2.4

Modulus of Elasticity

ASTM D638

psi

408000

Flexural Strength

ASTM D790

psi

11700

Impact Strength - Izod (Notched)

ASTM D256

ft-lb/in

0.3

Impact Strength - Falling Weight (1/8”)

ASTM D5420 GB

in-lb

2

Rockwell Hardness

ASTM D785

M scale

74

Thermal

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-41

Vicat Softening Temperature

ASTM D1525

°F

194

Heat Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi)

ASTM D648

°F

163

Melt Flow Rate

ASTM D1238

g/10 min

26

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (-30 to 30°C)

ASTM D696

mm/(mm-oC)

6 X 10^-5

Molding Shrinkage

ASTM D955

%

0.2-0.6

Optical

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-41

Luminous Transmittance

ASTM D1003

%

92

Haze

ASTM D1003

%

< 1.0

Refractive Index

ASTM D542

-

1.49

Yellowness Index

ASTM D1925

-

< 1.0

Other

TEST METHOD

UNITS

CA-41

Specific Gravity

ASTM D792

-

1.19

Flammability

UL 94

-

HB

Relative Thermal Index

UL 746 ABC

°C

50