PVC RIGID SHEET TECHNICAL DATA

The all new PALCLEAR Water Clear has clarity on par with that of polycarbonate and acrylic. These new sheets have the highest light transmission available in a PVC sheet.

Typical properties of PALCLEAR 3mm sheet

Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82 MPa)
62-65 °C (144 -150°F)

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
6.7 x 10-5/ °C

Thermal Conductivity
0.15 W/m °K

Specific gravity
1.35 - 1.37

Tensile Strength at Yield
71 MPa

Tensile Modulus
3,600 MPa

Elongation at Break
95%

Flexural Modulus
3400 MPa

Flexural Strength at yield
103 MPa

Impact Behaviour - Falling dart ISO 6603/1
95 J - HI 130 J

Light Transmission
87%

Yellowness Index (Water Clear)
0.3

Available Standard Dimensions, Impact Resistance and Colours

Specification
PALCLEAR

Colour^a
Water Clear, Bluish Clear, Opal, Diffuser

Impact Resistance
Normal, High Impact (HI)

Thickness^b
mm

1, 1.5, and from 2 to 10
(HI :1, 1.5, 2, 3 only)

in.

0.04, 0.06, and from 0.08 to 0.40

Width x Length^b
mm

1000 x 2000

in.

40 x 80

Width x Length^b
mm

1220 x 2440

in.

48 x 96

Width x Length^b
mm

1300 x 2500

in.

51 x 98

Width x Length^b
mm

1500 x 3000

in.

60 x 120

Flammability

PALCLEAR Sheets are self-extinguishing and comply with the most demanding international fire resistance standards defined in the field of plastics, as indicated by representative results in the table below.

Country
Thickness

Method

Classification

Germany all DIN 4102 B-1

United Kingdom all BS 476/7 Class 1

France all NSP 92501, 4 M - 1

Italy all CSE RF 3/77 Class 1

United States all UL 94 V-0

United States all ASTM D-635 SE

^a Additional colours are available as special order upon request.

^b Intermediate thicknesses (e.g. 2.5mm) and smaller widths or greater lengths may be requested as a special order (minimum quantity requirements may be applied)