Allplastics Engineering Pty Ltd

Typical Results: Hazard Tests to AS 1530 PART III

	Ignitability Index (0-20)	Spread of Flame Index (0-10)	Heat Evolved Index (0-10)	Smoke Developed Index (0-10)
Acrylic Sheet (3mm) Standard Grads	16	7	9	5

Technical Specifications

Optical Properties

Light transmittance of 3mm thick material in visible range	92.5 %
Refracture index	1.49

Electrical Properties

Specific volume resistance	> 10¹⁵ cm
Surface strength	> 10¹⁵

Ultra –Violet Light

The material contains ultra-violet stabilisers and is manufactured from virgin monomer.

Material Safety Data Sheet OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910-1200

Identity
Trade Name	Acryform
Chemical Name	Acrylic polymer based on methyl methacrylate

Section III – Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point	Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg)	Not applicable
Vapour Density (Air = 1)	Not applicable
Specific Gravity (Water = 1)	1.19
Evaporation Rate (butyl Acetate = 1)	Not applicable
Solubility in Water	Insoluble
Odour	Odourless

Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used)	Above 250⁰ C (ASEM D – 1919-68)
Flammability Limits	Not applicable
Extinguishing Media	Water spray, foam, dry chemical (carbon dioxide)
Special Fire Fighting Procedures	No special procedures needed
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards	None

Reactivity Data

Stability	Stable
Conditions to avoid	Heating at temperatures above 250 ⁰ C
Incompatibility (materials to avoid)	None known
Hazardous Decomposition or By Products	On thermal treatment irritating acrylic monomers may be formed
Hazardous Polymerisation	Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid	None known

Section VI Health Hazard Data

Boute(s) of Entry
Inhalation	Only in case of dust formation when machining product
Skin	No route
Ingestion	None on normal use.
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic)	Product is essentially non-toxic There is only a slight mechanical irritating effect of fine particles to be expected, when machining product.

Carcinogenicity