Polycast® POLY II
General Description
POLY II is our heat-resistant, preshrunk, clear and colored acrylic sheet formulated to meet military specification MILPRF- 5425. We are qualified to furnish sheets in thicknesses 0.060”–1.000” to meet this specification.
Mechanical
Properties | Test Method | Value | UOM |
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Barcol Hardness | ASTM D2583 | 50* | n/a |
Compressive Deformation / (under load) 4000 psi, 122F, 24hr | ASTM D621 | 0.75 | % |
Compressive Strength Modulus of Elasticity | ASTM D695 | 440,000 | psi |
Compressive Strength Yield | ASTM D695 | 18,000 | psi |
Craze Resistance / DRY IPA | MIL-P-8184 | 2,100 | psi |
Craze Resistance / DRY Laquer Thinner | MIL-P-8184 | 1,100 | psi |
Craze Resistance / DRY Sulfuric Acid | MIL-P-8184 | 0 | psi |
Craze Resistance / WET IPA | MIL-P-8184 | 1,000 | psi |
Craze Resistance / WET Laquer Thinner | MIL-P-8184 | 0 | psi |
Craze Resistance / WET Sulfuric Acid | MIL-P-8184 | 0 | psi |
Flexural Strength Modulus of Elasticity | ASTM D790 | 475,000 | psi |
Flexural Strength Rupture | ASTM D790 | 15,250 | psi |
Hardness (Rockwell) | ASTM D785 | M98* | n/a |
Residual Shrinkage (Internal Strain) | ASTM D4802 | <1 | % |
Tensile Strength Elongation, Rupture | ASTM D638 | 6.4 | % |
Tensile Strength Yield | ASTM D638 | 11,250 | psi |
Water Absorption 24 hr Immersion | 24 Hour Immersion | 0.2 | % |
Water Absorption 26 Day Immersion | 26 Day Immersion | 0.065 | % |
Optical
Properties | Test Method | Value | UOM |
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After 1,000 hr Accelerated Weathering Luminous Transmittance (total) | ASTM G26 | 92 | % |
After 1,000 hr Accelerated Weathering Luminous Transmittance Haze | ASTM G26 | <0.5 | % |
Luminous Transmittance (total) | ASTM D1003 | 92 | % |
Luminous Transmittance Haze | ASTM D1003 | <0.5 | % |
Refractive Index | ASTM D542 | 1.49 | n/a |
Thermal
Properties | Test Method | Value | UOM |
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Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | ASTM D696 | 0.000042 | in/in/°F |
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity | Cento-Fitch(4) | 1.3 | BTU/(hr)(Ft2)(°F/in) |
Deflection Temperature Under Load | ASTM D648 | 216* | °F |
Flammability | ASTM D635 | 1.2* | in/min |
Hot Forming Temp | n/a | 320** | °F |
Max Recommended Continuous Service Temp | n/a | 180 | °F |
SelfIgnition Temp | ASTM D1929 | 830* | °F |
Specific Heat 77°F | DuPont900 (Therm. An. Cal.) | 0.35 | BTU/(lb)(°F) |

Product Information
Item | Description |
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Product Line | Polycast® |
Item Code | Polycast® POLY II |
Material Description | Cell Cast Acrylic |
Product Description | Heat-resistant, preshrunk, clear and colored acrylic sheet |
Characteristics | Formulated to meet military specification MIL-PRF-5425. |
Polymers
Polymer Tag | Polymer Name |
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Acrylic | Methyl Methacrylate Monomers |
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The above data are average values for Polycast® cell cast acrylic sheet and should not be used for any specific purpose. Spartech will furnish any additional information you may require.
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