ACRYLITE? L40
Polymethyl Methacrylate Acrylic
ACRYLITE? L40 acrylic polymer is an amorphous thermoplastic molding compound based on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
Typical properties of ACRYLITE? acrylic polymers are:
The special properties of ACRYLITE? L40 polymer are:
Application:
Used for injection molding thin-wall medical devices requiring UV spectroscopy for fluid evaluation.
Additive | |
Features | - Amorphous，Good Colorability，High Clarity，High Flow，High Hardness，High Light Transmission，High Scratch Resistance，High Strength，Lubricated，Weather Resistant
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Uses | - Medical/Healthcare Applications，Thin-walled Parts
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Processing Method | |
Density / Specific Gravity | 1.19 |
| ASTM D792 |
Apparent (Bulk) Density | 0.66 | g/cm3 | ASTM D1895 |
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/3.8 kg) | 26 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Molding Shrinkage - Flow | 3.0E-3 to 6.0E-3 | in/in | ASTM D955 |
Water Absorption (Equilibrium) | < 0.30 | % | ASTM D570 |
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale) | 84 |
| ASTM D785 |
Tensile Modulus | 470000 | psi | ASTM D638 |
Tensile Strength | 8800 | psi | ASTM D638 |
Tensile Elongation |
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| ASTM D638 |
Yield | 2.0 to 4.0 | % |
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Break | 2.0 to 4.0 | % |
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Flexural Modulus | 440000 | psi | ASTM D790 |
Flexural Strength | 14200 | psi | ASTM D790 |
Notched Izod Impact (73°F, 0.250 in) | 0.36 | ft·lb/in | ASTM D256 |
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Annealed, 0.250 in) | 165 | °F | ASTM D648 |
Vicat Softening Temperature | 180 | °F | ASTM D1525 |
CLTE - Flow (32 to 212°F) | 4.0E-5 | in/in/°F | ASTM D696 |
Transmittance (126 mil) | 92.0 | % | ASTM D1003 |
Haze (126 mil) | < 1.0 | % | ASTM D1003 |
Yellowness Index (0.126 in) | < 1.0 | YI | ASTM D1925 |
