Duraplex Properties

 

Physical Test method Units DURAPLEX / OPTIX SG05 (50%) DURAPLEX 30% DURAPLEX 70% DURAPLEX OPTIX SG10 (100%)
Specific Gravity ASTM D-792   1.17 1.18 1.16 1.15
Light Transmission -Total ASTM D-1003 % 92 92 90 90
Light Transmission - Haze ASTM D-1003 % 2 2 >3 >3
Water Absorption ASTM D-570 % By wt 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Mold Shrinkage ASTM D-955 mils/in 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6
100 Test method Units DURAPLEX / OPTIX SG05 (50%) DURAPLEX 30% DURAPLEX 70% DURAPLEX OPTIX SG10 (100%)
Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 psi 8,000 9,000 7,100 5,600
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-638 psi 340,000 376,000 304,000 250,000
Flexural Strength ASTM D-790 psi 12,000 13,690 10,610 8,300
Izod Impact Strength – Molded Notch ASTM D-256 ft-lb/in Notch 0.7 0.6 0.9 1.1
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D-785   M-68 M-78 M-59 M-46
Thermal Test method Units DURAPLEX / OPTIX SG05 (50%) DURAPLEX 30% DURAPLEX 70% DURAPLEX OPTIX SG10 (100%)
Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D-648 °F 194 198 190 185
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - 30 to 30°C ASTM D-696 in/(in-°F ) x 10-5 4 3.5 4.5 5
Flammability (Burning Rate ASTM D-635 In/minute 1.25 0.85 1.53 1.97
Smoke Density Rating ASTM D-2843 % 8.5 5.2 11.5 16.5
Self-Ignition Temperature ASTM D-1929 °F >850 >850 >850 >850

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