To learn about CUTTING, MACHINING, DRILLING, ANNEALING, FINISHING, CEMENTING, FASTENING, DECORATING or FORMING your acrylic please download the Acrylic Sheet Fabrication Guide.

Acrylic sheet is a combustible thermoplastic, it will ignite and burn if placed in open flame or in contact with any other source of ignition. When storing or working with acrylic sheet, please be aware of the thermoplastic properties and consider fire precautions.

Storage
Plaskolite acrylic sheet is best stored horizontally, on the supplied flat bulk skids, in a well ventilated area with a consistent temperature. Avoid storing acrylic sheet where extreme temperature variations occur, and areas above 100°F. Extreme temperature fluctuations can reform flat sheet as it can expand or contract. A-frames or special racks can be used to store sheet vertically. Construct the racks allowing the acrylic sheet to lean approximately 10°.

Handling
Plaskolite acrylic sheet is covered with a polyethylene film or paper masking for protection during storage and fabrication. Avoid sliding sheets across work surface debris. Chips and dirt can penetrate the masking, scratching the sheet.

Masking Removal
When removing the film and/or paper masking from the acrylic, it is best to start at a corner and peel away from the sheet. If removal is difficult, combine 50% rubbing alcohol with water in a squirt bottle and spray the edges as you pull away from the sheet.

Cleaning
Clean Plaskolite acrylic sheet with a mild soap solution, or a commercially available plastic cleaner, such as Plaskolite Plastic Cleaner, and a lint free cloth. To remove grease, oil or tar deposits, use hexane or kerosene, followed by a soap solution. Avoid cleansers containing ammonia or alcohol.

Neutralizing Static Electricity
Plaskolite acrylic sheet can be neutralized with an anti-static cleaner such as Plaskolite Plastic Cleaner, or ionizing air guns and bars.

Outdoor Signage
Along with flat sheet, Plaskolite offers OPTIX SG acrylic sheet, DURAPLEX SG05, and SG10 impact modified sheet in roll form. A wide range of sizes and thicknesses are available.

Plaskolite Sign Grade sheet offers many benefits. Features include excellent forming characteristics with detailed vacuum definition, high optical clarity and superb weatherability. Roll stock sheet features custom widths and lengths to reduce scrap.

To learn more about using Plaskolite acrylic for outdoor signage, download and use our Sign Market Brochure in conjunction with the Plaskolite Acrylic Sheet Fabrication Guide, to minimize production problems.