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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A transparent | + | A transparent sheet or film made of [[acrylic%20resin|acrylic resins]]. Originally introduced as 'organic glass' in 1931, the thermoplastic acrylic sheets are prepared by cast polymerization or extrusion. Some common brand names are [[Plexiglas|Plexiglas®]], [[Perspex|Perspex®]], and [[Lucite|Lucite®]]. Acrylic sheets are lightweight, tough, and colorless with excellent clarity and outdoor weather resistance. Compared to glass, acrylic is lighter and shatter-resistant, but more susceptible to scratching and transmission of UV. Acrylic has the unique ability to carry light around corners. Acrylic sheets are used for safety glass, aircraft canopies, windows, skylights, signs, instrument dials, tail light lenses, lighting fixtures, optical lenses, storage and display cases, bulletproof glass. Other types of clear plastic glazing include [[polycarbonate]] sheets (e.g. [[Lexan|Lexan®]]). |
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| + | See also [[Glazing comparison (Clear plastic sheets)|Glazing comparison]]. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | acrylic glass; lámina acrílica (Esp.); chapa acrílica (Port.) | + | acrylic glass; acrylic glazing; acrylic panels; lámina acrílica (Esp.); chapa acrílica (Port.) |
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| − | + | Product names: Lucite® [Lucite]; Perspex® [Lucite); Plexiglas® [Arkema]; Altuglas® [Arkema]; Acrylite® [Piedmont Plastics]; Acrylplast; Optix | |
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| + | == Applications == | ||
[[File:glassbdGH.jpg|thumb|Acrylic sheet]] | [[File:glassbdGH.jpg|thumb|Acrylic sheet]] | ||
| − | + | * Glazing | |
| + | * Window film (with or without colors and/or UV absorbents) | ||
| + | == Personal Risks == | ||
Combustible, but often self-extinguishing or slow burning. | Combustible, but often self-extinguishing or slow burning. | ||
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'''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br> | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br> | ||
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*Astariglas GP [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylic_sheet0001 cast acrylic sheet] Tested in 2018 | *Astariglas GP [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylic_sheet0001 cast acrylic sheet] Tested in 2018 | ||
*OPTIX extruded [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylic_sheet0002 acrylic sheet] Tested in 2018 | *OPTIX extruded [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylic_sheet0002 acrylic sheet] Tested in 2018 | ||
| + | *[http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylate0001 3m Window Film] Tested in 2008 | ||
| + | *[http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylate0002 3m Window Film] Tested in 2008 | ||
| + | *[http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#acrylate0003 3m Window Film] Tested in 2008 | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
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| + | * Soluble in mineral spirits, turpentine, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones. | ||
| + | * Insoluble in water, ethanol. | ||
| + | * Several types of coatings can be added to increase scratch resistance and decrease UV light transmission. | ||
| + | * Density = 1.11-1.19 | ||
| + | * Refractive Index = 1.49 | ||
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| + | == Resources and Citations == | ||
* ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998 | * ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymethyl_methacrylate (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005); developed 1928, marketed 1933 |
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| − | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]] | + | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category:Sheet/Film, Plastic]][[Category:Glazing]][[Category:Board/Panel, Plastic]] |
Latest revision as of 11:39, 23 August 2023
Description
A transparent sheet or film made of acrylic resins. Originally introduced as 'organic glass' in 1931, the thermoplastic acrylic sheets are prepared by cast polymerization or extrusion. Some common brand names are Plexiglas®, Perspex®, and Lucite®. Acrylic sheets are lightweight, tough, and colorless with excellent clarity and outdoor weather resistance. Compared to glass, acrylic is lighter and shatter-resistant, but more susceptible to scratching and transmission of UV. Acrylic has the unique ability to carry light around corners. Acrylic sheets are used for safety glass, aircraft canopies, windows, skylights, signs, instrument dials, tail light lenses, lighting fixtures, optical lenses, storage and display cases, bulletproof glass. Other types of clear plastic glazing include Polycarbonate sheets (e.g. Lexan®).
See also Glazing comparison.
Synonyms and Related Terms
acrylic glass; acrylic glazing; acrylic panels; lámina acrílica (Esp.); chapa acrílica (Port.)
Product names: Lucite® [Lucite]; Perspex® [Lucite); Plexiglas® [Arkema]; Altuglas® [Arkema]; Acrylite® [Piedmont Plastics]; Acrylplast; Optix ® [Curbell Plasctics]
Applications
- Glazing
- Window film (with or without colors and/or UV absorbents)
Personal Risks
Combustible, but often self-extinguishing or slow burning.
Collection Risks
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
- Astariglas GP cast acrylic sheet Tested in 2018
- OPTIX extruded acrylic sheet Tested in 2018
- 3m Window Film Tested in 2008
- 3m Window Film Tested in 2008
- 3m Window Film Tested in 2008
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in mineral spirits, turpentine, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones.
- Insoluble in water, ethanol.
- Several types of coatings can be added to increase scratch resistance and decrease UV light transmission.
- Density = 1.11-1.19
- Refractive Index = 1.49
Resources and Citations
- A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymethyl_methacrylate (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005); developed 1928, marketed 1933