Difference between revisions of "Plexiglas UF-4"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Plexiglas] A registered trademark for a type of UV filtering acrylic sheeting. Plexiglas® UF-4 blocks about 90% | + | ([[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.UF-4 typically has better visible light transmission and slightly better edge color than UF-3 (create link). It is typically used as a cover for fluorescent lights. |
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| + | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| + | [[Plexiglas]]® G [Arkema]; UF-4 Plexiglas; [[Plexiglas® UF-3]] [Arkema]; [[Polymethyl methacrylate]] (PMMA); UV filtering acrylic sheeting | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | Arkema: [https://www.arkema.com/en/products/product-finder/product-viewer/Plexiglas-Cell-Cast-Sheet/?t=3 SDS] | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 13:29, 20 July 2020
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.UF-4 typically has better visible light transmission and slightly better edge color than UF-3 (create link). 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
Synonyms and Related Terms
UF-4 Plexiglas
Additional Information
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