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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | [ [[Plexiglas]] ] A registered trademark for a type of UV filtering acrylic sheeting produced by Arkema. Plexiglas® UF-4 is clear and blocks about 90% of the UV radiation. Transmission starts at 385nm. Plexiglas® UF-4 typically has better visible light transmission and slightly better edge color than [[Plexiglas UF-3|Plexiglas® UF-3]].<ref> [https://www.plexiglas.com/export/sites/plexiglas/.content/medias/downloads/sheet-docs/plexiglas-guf3-guf4.pdf?_ga=2.146703996.912637126.1593634237-284852134.1593630157 Arkema: Plexiglas® G UF-3, Plexiglas® G UF-4 Brochure] </ref> It is typically used as a cover for fluorescent lights. | |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | [[Plexiglas]]® G [Arkema]; UF-4 Plexiglas; [[Plexiglas® UF-3]] [Arkema]; [[Polymethyl methacrylate]] (PMMA); UV filtering acrylic sheeting | + | [[Plexiglas]]® G [Arkema]; UF-4 Plexiglas; [[Plexiglas UF-3 |Plexiglas® UF-3 ]] [Arkema]; [[Polymethyl methacrylate]] (PMMA); UV filtering acrylic sheeting |
== Personal Risks == | == Personal Risks == | ||
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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] | ||
| − | == | + | == Applications == |
| + | Plexiglas® G UF-4 is used for a variety of exhibit related applications: | ||
| + | * Fluorescent light cover | ||
| + | * Vitrines | ||
| + | * Glazing/framing | ||
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| + | == Collection Risks == | ||
| + | '''Link(s) to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below:''' | ||
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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. | ||
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| + | == Working Properties == | ||
| + | A variety of saws can be used to cut Plexiglas®: circular, band, scroll, saber, hole, and veneer saws. | ||
| + | Routers can also be used on Plexiglas®. Plexiglas® can also be turned on a lathe to give a semi-matte surface. When drilling, best results are obtained when using a modified standard twist drill. Specially ground drills for Plexiglas® acrylic sheet are available.<ref> [https://www.plexiglas.com/en/literature/literature-plexiglas-sheet/ Arkema: Plexiglas® Literature (Fabrication Manual)] </ref> | ||
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| + | After cutting Plexiglas® acrylic sheeting it is often desirable to scrape the edges to remove nicks or burrs and improve the appearance.<ref> [https://www.plexiglas.com/en/literature/literature-plexiglas-sheet/ Arkema: Plexiglas® Literature (Fabrication Manual)] </ref> | ||
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| + | Plexiglas® can be joined using methylene chloride (solvent-dissolving acrylic), acetoxy cure silicone sealants, or an epoxy; these joints are strong enough for loadbearing for medium to heavy weights, but bending acrylic sheeting is stronger. Plexiglas® acrylic sheeting is a thermoplastic and can be shaped once pre-heated between 325°F and 350°F, but the sheets can be cold formed as well by springing the material into a curved channel support.<ref> [https://www.plexiglas.com/en/literature/literature-plexiglas-sheet/ Arkema: Plexiglas® Literature (Optical and Transmission Characteristics)] </ref> | ||
| − | UF-4 | + | == Forms and Sizes == |
| + | '''Information from the [https://www.plexiglas.com/export/sites/plexiglas/.content/medias/downloads/sheet-docs/plexiglas-guf3-guf4.pdf?_ga=2.146703996.912637126.1593634237-284852134.1593630157 Arkema Plexiglas® G UF-3, Plexiglas® G UF-4 Brochure]:''' | ||
| − | + | Sheet sizes: 48x96”, 60x96”, and 72x96”. | |
| − | + | Thicknesses: 0.118, 0.177, 0.236, 0.354, and 0.472”. | |
| − | == | + | == Resources and Citations == |
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | * Arkema Plexiglas® [https://www.arkema.com/en/products/product-finder/range-viewer/Plexiglas-acrylic-sheet-Americas/ Website] | ||
| + | * Kaela Nurmi, contributed information, MWG group, 2020. | ||
* Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987 | * Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987 | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:41, 4 March 2023
Description
[ Plexiglas ] A registered trademark for a type of UV filtering acrylic sheeting produced by Arkema. Plexiglas® UF-4 is clear and blocks about 90% of the UV radiation. Transmission starts at 385nm. Plexiglas® UF-4 typically has better visible light transmission and slightly better edge color than Plexiglas® UF-3.[1] It is typically used as a cover for fluorescent lights.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Plexiglas® G [Arkema]; UF-4 Plexiglas; Plexiglas® UF-3 [Arkema]; Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA); UV filtering acrylic sheeting
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
Applications
Plexiglas® G UF-4 is used for a variety of exhibit related applications:
- Fluorescent light cover
- Vitrines
- Glazing/framing
Collection Risks
Link(s) to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below:
Plexiglas G (no UV filtering) tested in 2019.
Working Properties
A variety of saws can be used to cut Plexiglas®: circular, band, scroll, saber, hole, and veneer saws. Routers can also be used on Plexiglas®. Plexiglas® can also be turned on a lathe to give a semi-matte surface. When drilling, best results are obtained when using a modified standard twist drill. Specially ground drills for Plexiglas® acrylic sheet are available.[2]
After cutting Plexiglas® acrylic sheeting it is often desirable to scrape the edges to remove nicks or burrs and improve the appearance.[3]
Plexiglas® can be joined using methylene chloride (solvent-dissolving acrylic), acetoxy cure silicone sealants, or an epoxy; these joints are strong enough for loadbearing for medium to heavy weights, but bending acrylic sheeting is stronger. Plexiglas® acrylic sheeting is a thermoplastic and can be shaped once pre-heated between 325°F and 350°F, but the sheets can be cold formed as well by springing the material into a curved channel support.[4]
Forms and Sizes
Information from the Arkema Plexiglas® G UF-3, Plexiglas® G UF-4 Brochure:
Sheet sizes: 48x96”, 60x96”, and 72x96”.
Thicknesses: 0.118, 0.177, 0.236, 0.354, and 0.472”.
Resources and Citations
- Arkema Plexiglas® Website
- Kaela Nurmi, contributed information, MWG group, 2020.
- 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