ACRYLITE® Hi-Gloss FT-8
Polymethyl Methacrylate Acrylic
ACRYLITE® Hi-Gloss FT-8 polymer is an amorphous thermoplastic molding and extrusion compound based on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). ACRYLITE® Hi-Gloss FT-8 polymer is available in a range of opaque colors including deep jet black.
Typical properties of ACRYLITE® Hi-Gloss acrylic polymers are:
The special properties of ACRYLITE® Hi-Gloss FT-8 polymer are:
Application:
Used for injection molding of automotive parts.
Features   | - Amorphous,Good Colorability,Good Flow,High Clarity,High Hardness,High Heat Resistance,High Melt Strength,High Scratch Resistance,High Strength,Weather Resistant
 
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Uses   | - Automotive Applications,Automotive Exterior Trim 
 
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Appearance   | - Black,Colors Available,Opaque
 
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Processing Method   | - Extrusion,Injection Molding 
 
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Density  | 1.19  | g/cm³  | ISO 1183 | 
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (230°C/3.8 kg)  | 0.183  | in³/10min  | ISO 1133 | 
Tensile Modulus  | 479000  | psi  | ISO 527-2/1 | 
Tensile Stress (Break)  | 11200  | psi  | ISO 527-2/5 | 
Tensile Strain (Break)  | 5.5  | %  | ISO 527-2/5 | 
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (73°F)  | 9.5  | ft·lb/in²  | ISO 179/1eU | 
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66 psi, Unannealed  | 217  | °F  | ISO 75-2/B | 
264 psi, Unannealed  | 208  | °F  | ISO 75-2/A | 
Glass Transition Temperature  | 243  | °F  | IEC 10006 | 
Vicat Softening Temperature  | 226  | °F  | ISO 306/B50 | 
CLTE - Flow (32 to 122°F)  | 4.4E-5  | in/in/°F  | ISO 11359-2 |