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STAR PMMA GP8 is a General Purpose Acrylic available globally

Polymer Name: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Density: 1190.0 - 1190.0 kg/m³

End Uses: General Purpose

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Processing Method
Injection & Extrusion

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Materials Features

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Properties

Flame Rating
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation2.7%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength14800psiASTM D790
Modulus of Elasticity420000psiASTM D638
Tensile Strength8500psiASTM D638
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.19ASTM D792
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -30 to 30°C)6 x 10E-5mm/(mm °C)ASTM D696
Heat Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi)194°CASTM D648
Melt Flow Rate8g/10 minASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage0.2 - 0.6%ASTM D955
Vicat Softening Temperature215°FASTM D1525
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hazemax. 1%ASTM D1003
Luminous Transmittance92%ASTM D1003
Refractive Indexmax. 1.0ASTM D542
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 1.5mm)HBUL 94
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength Falling Weight (1/8")2in-lbASTM D256
Notched Izod Impact0.3ft lb/inASTM D256

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