General Purpose
Plaskolite's general purpose Optix acrylic polymers meet ASTM D-788 Specifications. Formulated for the varying requirements of processing, these polymers offer different levels of heat resistance and melt flow rates for optimum production results. Available in transparent, translucent, opaque, and in custom colors, with various melt flow rates and heat resistance.
| Polymer | Description/ Characteristics |
Applications | Code Compliances |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA-41 | Clear Injection Molding grade with lowest heat resistance and maximum flow. It is odorless, tasteless and has a water white appearance. | Housewares Optical Appliances Aquariums Automotive |
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| CA-51 | Clear Injection Molding & Extrusion grade resin with medium heat resistance and melt flow rate. Water-clear appearance and offers scratch resistance and design flexibility. | Housewares | UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for outdoor Use. FDA approved in accordance to CFR-21, Section 177.100 (a) and (b). Use as basic components of single and repeated use Food Contact Surfaces. |
| CA-61 | Clear Injection Molding & Extrusion grade resin with good heat resistance and medium flow. It is odorless, tasteless and has a water white appearance. Excellent for blending with additional polymers and color. | Automotive Appliances Housewares Optical |
FDA approved in accordance to CFR-21, Section 177.1010 (a) and (b). Use as basic components of single and repeated use Food Contact Surfaces. UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for Outdoor Use. Comply with SAE J576 for use in optical lenses and reflectors used on motor vehicles. Listed and approved by Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA). |
| CA-68 | Clear Injection Molding & Extrusion grade resin. Offers good heat resistance and medium flow. Excellent performance and process ability. Odorless with a crystal clear appearance, it is easy to blend with additional polymers and color. | Appliances | |
| CA-71 | Clear Injection Molding & Extrusion grade resin. High heat resistance and medium flow. Crystal clear, exceptional weatherability and good chemical resistance. Easy to blend with additional polymers and color. | Automotive Appliances Housewares Optical |
UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for Outdoor Use. Comply with SAE J576 for use in optical lenses and reflectors used on motor vehicles. Listed and approved by Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA). |
| CA-75 | Clear Injection Molding & Extrusion grade resin. Highest heat resistance and medium flow. | Automotive Optical |
UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for Outdoor Use. Comply with SAE J576 for use in optical lenses and reflectors used on motor vehicles. Listed and approved by Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA). |
| CA-80 | Non-lubricated version of CA-81 | ||
| CA-81 | Specifically designed for Extrusion applications. Excellent mechanical properties and high heat resistance. | Appliances | FDA approved in accordance to CFR-21, Section 177.1010 (a) and (b). Use as basic components of single and repeated use Food Contact Surfaces. UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for Outdoor Use. |
| CA-82 | High-molecular-weight resin designed specifically for molding applications requiring superior mold release properties. Excellent mechanical properties. | Automotive Housewares Optical |
UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for Outdoor Use. Comply with SAE J576 for use in optical lenses and reflectors used on motor vehicles. Listed and approved by Automotive Manufacturing Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA). |
| CA-86 | General Purpose acrylic resin for Injection Molding & Extrusion. Superior Heat resistance and stiffness among CA acrylic resins. | UL-94HB approved in accordance with UL-746C requirements, suitable for Outdoor Use. |