Plexiglas UF-3

Description

[Plexiglas] A registered trademark for a type of UV filtering acrylic sheeting produced by Arkema. Plexiglas® G UF-3 is slightly tinted and blocks about 97% of the UV light, but produces a slightly yellowish cast. Transmission starting at 395nm. It may have a static charge.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Plexiglas® G [Arkema]; UF-3 Plexiglas; Plexiglas® UF-4 [Arkema]; Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA); Acrylite® OP2; UV filtering acrylic sheeting

Applications

Plexiglas® is used for a variety of exhibit related applications. Plexiglas® G UF-3 is used for glazing, framing, and possibly vitrines.

Personal Risks

Grinding, sanding, and/or sawing can cause dust which may result in respiratory hazard. Also, the product may release fumes and/or vapor of variable composition, depending on processing time and temperature.

Arkema: SDS

Collection Risks

Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database:

Plexiglas G (no UV filtering) tested in 2019.

Additional Information

Arkema Plexiglas®: Website

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987

• Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989