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 |