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Norplex-Micarta ES4

ES4 is composed of layers of a pigmented paper melamine resin inner cores and white, black, or colored cover sheets. The main difference between this product and ES-1 is that the ES-4 core is colored rather than white. The material comes in a standard sheet size of 36 inches ± 1.00 x 39 inches ± 1.00, with standard thicknesses of 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 inch. Standard finish options are polished, or P (highly polished and shiny), and Lamicoid satin, or LS (non-brushed and dull). Contact Customer Service for Availability.

Functions: Laminate

Polymer Name: Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Melamines,

Phenols & Phenolics

Polymer Name

Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)

Reinforcement Form

Satin Weave Fabric

Composite Materials Functions

Laminate

Technologies

Composite Materials

Product Families

Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds

Laminates

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Shiny Surface

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates

Properties

Physical Form

Fabric,

Sheets

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compressive Strength (Condition A, Flatwise, *t₃)172.4MpaASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Condition E-1/150: T-150, Flatwise, *t₃)6.9MpaASTM D695
Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)10.3GpaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)10.3GpaASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)93.1MpaASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)93.1MpaASTM D790
Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Crosswise, *t₃)0.29J/cmASTM D256
Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Lengthwise,*t₃)0.32J/cmASTM D256
Moisture Absorption (Condition A, *t₁)2.5%ASTM D570
Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₁)100M ScaleASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₂)100M ScaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity (*t₃)1.4—ASTM D792
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₂)63.4MpaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₂)72.4MpaASTM D638
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flammability Vertical (Condition A, *t₁)V-0ClassUL Bulletin 94
Temperature Index¹ (Mechanical, *t₁, *t₂, *t₃)120°CUL Bulletin 746b
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance (Condition A, *t₂)120sASTM D495
Breakdown Voltage (Condition A, *t₁)50 x10³VASTM D149
Breakdown Voltage (Condition D-48/50, *t₁)5 x10³VASTM D149
Note
  • 1This temperature is a recommendation only, and based upon experience in various applications. The maximum operating temperature is dependent upon the application and should be investigated prior to use.
  • *t₁= Thickness tested at 0.0625 inch
  • *t₂= Thickness tested at 0.125 inch
  • *t₃= Thickness tested at 0.500 inch

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

NEMA ES-3