Difference between revisions of "Plexiglas UF-3"
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Arkema: [https://www.arkema.com/en/products/product-finder/product-viewer/Plexiglas-Cell-Cast-Sheet/?t=3 SDS] | Arkema: [https://www.arkema.com/en/products/product-finder/product-viewer/Plexiglas-Cell-Cast-Sheet/?t=3 SDS] | ||
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| + | [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#PLEX1 Plexiglas G] (no UV filtering) tested in 2019. | ||
== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 20 July 2020
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