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SAPHIR® AS, is an antistatic coated polycarbonate sheet with a unique protection against electrostatic charging.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Physical Form: Sheets

Features: Anti-Static, Dust-Free, ESD Protection, Excellent Transparency Properties, Flame Resistant, Good Impact Strength, Good Optical Properties, Impact Resistance, Improved Optical Clarity

Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 2300.0 - 2300.0 MPa

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Highlights
  • SAPHIR® AS is a polycarbonate sheet with a two side anti-static coating. The coating gives an effective protection against electrostatic charging and prevents dust and dirt attraction.
  • SAPHIR® AS prevents electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the high impact strength of polycarbonate is combined with excellent fire properties and optical clarity.
  • SAPHIR® AS is to be used in flat applications.
Saphir® AS Benefits
  • Protection against electrostatic charging
  • Prevent dust and dirt attraction
  • Impact Resistant
  • More than 10 times the impact strength of high impact PMMA

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Areas
  • SAPHIR® AS is suitable for hoods and inspection glazing for testing equipment.
  • In applications where it is important to prevent electrostatic build up, such as explosive atmospheres.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.2g/cm3ISO 1183
Refractive Index (20°C)1.586ISO 489
Moisture Absorption (24Hours, 23°C, 50%RH)0.15%ISO 62
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yeild60N/mm2ISO 527
Elongation at Yield6%ISO 527
Elastic Modulusmin. 2300N/mm2ISO 527
Flexural Modulusmin. 2300N/mm2ISO 178
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (-40°C)NBkJ/m2ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)11.0kJ/m2ISO 179/1eA
Izod Notched Impact Strength (+23°C)65.0kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)10.0kJ/m2ISO 180/1A
Elongation at Break110%ISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break70N/mm2ISO 527
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Linear Coefficient of Themal Expansion (20-70°C)65x10^-6K-1ISO 11359-2
Thermal Conductivity0.2W/m.KDIN 8302
Coating Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistance10^4 – 10^8ΩASTM D257

Packaging & Availability

Delivery Program
Standard size 2000 x 3000 mm
Thickness range 3 – 12 mm

2 sides coated

Special sizes and thicknesses on request