solarkote® acrylic capstock custom sheet brochure
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A C R Y L I C C A p s t o C k
Where Can Solarkote®
Take You?
Where can Solarkote® take you?Solarkote® acrylic capstock can take you into the most demand-ing applications. Whether it be a sun scorched deck, a wave beaten kayak, or an ice blasted snowmobile.
Solarkote® acrylic capstock has taken common products to the next level. Tire covers and cargo haulers go from dull accessories to striking clear coated metallic accents. Composite handrails go from a rough and splintery surface to the lasting look and feel of freshly painted wood. White and cream colored siding and windows of the 70’s are now available in modern vibrant colors. Painted metal parts go to a high performance polymer system with a Class A acrylic finish.
Solarkote® acrylic capstock provides best in class surfaces for commercial, industrial and consumer products that demand superior weatherability and durability. Acrylic layers bring years of life with long lasting color and surface appearance to a wide variety of substrate materials.
coast to coast and around the globe, a world of finish options will weather the elements, adding years of beauty and performance.
beautiful surfacesreliable protection
• Excellent UV protection for various substrate materials
- Solarkote® H Acrylic Capstocks – Only weatherable capstock for HIPS. Also used for ABS, PVC, Cellular PVC, and Wood Plastic Composites
- Solarkote® A Acrylic Capstocks – Tailored for ABS; also used for PC/ABS, PC or Composites
- Solarkote® P Acrylic Capstocks – Designed for PVC, CPVC or Cellular PVC
- Solarkote® T Acrylic Capstock System – Capstock and tie-layer for TPO
• Clear, TiO2 tint-base, or pre-color for ultimate manufacturing flexibility
• Flat Matte, Matte, Extra Matte, Textured and High Gloss finishes
• Improved Gloss Technology (GT) for maximum gloss retention after thermoforming
• Superior color and gloss retention when compared to ASA or Vinyl Alloys
• Enhanced impact, chemical resistance, Distinctness of Image (DOI) and abrasion resistance
Solarkote® acrylic capstock product guide
Solarkote® Acrylic Capstock offers a complete portfolio providing:
Solarkote® P • Similar Processing to PVC • Highest Impact Properties
Solarkote® H • Wide Processing Window • Good Property Balance • Strong Compatibility with Multiple Substrates
Solarkote® A • Excellent High Gloss Surface Achievable• Highest Chemical/ Scratch Resistance
Grades: Available in gloss, matte and textured finishes; natural, pre-colored and tint-based
Scratch/Chemical Resistance
Ductility/Impact ResistanceHighest
Highest
Solarkote® A FamilyOriginally developed for co-extrusion over ABS, Solarkote® A is now used as a clear and pre-colored capstock for multi-material systems for a variety of applications including spa, trans-portation, window profile, and marine. Solarkote® A provides the best chemical resistance and abrasion resistance of the Solarkote® products.
Solarkote® H FamilySolarkote® H was developed as a capstock for HIPS but is now used in multi-materials sheet and profile systems including ABS, PVC, and WPC. Applications include shower surrounds, window profiles, deck boards, and garage door panels. Solarkote® H has a wide processing window and is the only product that adheres to HIPS.
Solarkote® P FamilySolarkote® P is the most ductile grade of Solarkote® available with nearly 1.5x the impact strength of Solarkote® A or H. Originally developed for the Building and Construction market, this product is now available as a custom sheet product.
Solarkote® PB Solarkote® PB is an acrylic resin powder, designed to be alloyed with PVC resin and additives in order to give improved weathering compared to all PVC, and attractive economics compared to an all acrylic capstock.
Plexiglas® GTPlexiglas® GT grades were developed to offer superior gloss after thermoforming, Distinctness of Image, and abrasion resistance. These products were developed to be co-extruded over Solarkote® and provide enhanced aesthetic properties to thermoformed parts. However, GT products do not offer the UV screening characteristics of products in the Solarkote® line.
Solarkote® T FamilySolarkote® T is a system approach that uses a patented tie-layer to combine the aesthetics and surface properties of PMMA with the toughness of TPO.
types of solarkote®
multi-layer systems enduring performance
• Solarkote® or Plexiglas® GT3 Clear Coat
• Solarkote® Color or Special Effect
• Substrate: ABS, HIPS, PC, PC/ABS, PVC, Composite
• Solarkote® Capstocks – Clear or Color
• Substrate: ABS, HIPS, PC, PC/ABS, PVC Thermoplastic & Thermoset Composites
*clear over vinyl substrates not recommended
• Solarkote® Clear or Color
• Tacryl™ Tie-Layer
• Substrate: TPO
Solarkote® acrylic capstock was engineered for thin application to provide the advantages of an acrylic surface while maintaining the properties and economics of the substrate.
The performance characteristics of Solarkote® acrylic capstock make it the surface of choice for outdoor applications:
• Lawn & Garden/Heavy Agriculture Thermoformed body and roof panels, automotive components, accessories and body panels
• Building and Construction Window lineals, decking, railing, siding cladding, fencing, trim and roofing materials, pool spa/ hot tub, steps shells, covers and surrounds
• Sanitary Tubs, shower surrounds, sinks and solid surfaces
A single process delivers durable sur face protection with high quality color, eliminating the need for a paint step, while ensuring sur face integrity.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene is characterized by its stiffness, high dimensional stability and impact resistance. ABS is an outstanding material for most opaque, heavy-gauge, thermoformed products except for its poor weathering performance.
High Impact Polystyrene has a robust process window where neither the resin nor sheet requires drying prior to extrusion or thermoforming. New grades in the HIPS family have impact performance approaching traditional ABS, but generally speaking, HIPS is a simpler polymer comprised of lower-cost raw materials that does not have the physical performance of ABS. Consequently, this lower-cost material generally is used in applications that are subject to fewer mechanical or thermal stresses.
Thermoplastic Olefin is known for its high impact performance including superior impact retention at low temperatures.
Polyvinyl Chloride is one of the most versatile of all thermoplastics. Often highly filled, impact-modified or plasticized, PVC has reinvented itself numerous times in its long history. Because of its versatility in compounding, and terrific natural balance of physical properties and cost, PVC has been the material of choice for numerous applications across market segments.
Thermoplastic and thermoset composites filled with wood, cellulosic, glass, inorganic and performance additives offer superior strength, rigidity and improved dimensional stability.
ABS
HIPS
TPO
PVC
Composite
substrate descriptions and benefits
Solarkote® GT Clear and Precolors Plexiglas® GT Clear – Gloss Technology • Ultimate capstocks for gloss retention upon thermoforming • Maximize gloss and Distinctness of Image
Solarkote® Special Effects – Metallics • Custom precolors with pearlescents or metallic flakes for superior aesthetics • Cap with Plexiglas® GT clear for post - formed parts that will stand beside painted metal
•Plexiglas® DR Granite • Multi-color particles create the appearance of a granite surface • Utilize as a core layer with a clear coat to get that deep granite look • Utilize on the surface for a unique look and feel
specialty products stylish surfaces
Enhance the custom look, feel and performance of your products with more distinctive finishes than ever before
specialty products surface textures
Solarkote® Flat Matte • Lowest gloss capstocks • Eliminates low angle glare • Imparts a soft feel
Solarkote® Matte and Extra Matte • Low range gloss capstocks • Reduces glare with minimal texture
Solarkote® Textured Matte • Mid to low range gloss capstocks • Reduces gloss while allowing some low angle glare • Imparts a small grain texture
Solarkote® Custom Finishes (not pictured)
• Leveraging a wide variety of matting and texturing agents to provide the optimal finish for your application
solarkote® properties and weathering
Surface Properties Test Method Limits H300 H310M H330M
Extra Matte Textured Gloss Clear Clear Matte Clear
Optics
Visual Light Transmission (.125” Inj Mold Plaque) % 92% 90% 88%
UV Screening @ 6 mils Yes Yes Yes
Surface Hardness
Rockwell ASTM D785 20M 20M 35M
Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 F-2H F-2H F-2H
Physical Properties
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.15 1.16 1.16
Melt Flow Rate (Proc. A: 3.8 kg load; 230°C) ASTM D1238 g / 10 Min. 6.7 4.0 4.8
Tensile Elongation @ Break ASTM D638 % 53 34 37
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 250,000 265,000 265,000
Vicat Softening Point (50°C/Hr., 1 kg. load) ASTM D1525 °F (°C) 200 (93) 207 (97) 207 (97)
Vicat Softening Point (50°C/Hr., 5 kg. load) ASTM D1525 °F (°C) 177 (81) 185 (85) 192 (89)
Impact Strength, Notched Izod ASTM D256 ft-lbs. / in 1.1 0.7 0.8
Recommended Drying Temp. (minimum 4 hrs.) °F (°C) 170 (77) 170 (77) 170 (77)
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Ohio - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Ohio - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Typical Physical Properties of Solarkote® Acrylic Capstocks
solarkote® properties and weathering
A200 A207 A200M A210M A212M
Gloss Clear Gloss Clear Flat Matte Clear
MatteClear
Extra MatteClear
92% 92% 83% 91% 91%
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
45M 65M 15M 40M 45M
F-2H 4H-6H F-2H F-2H F-2H
1.15 1.18 1.16 1.16 1.17
1.6 4.2 1.3 1.3 1.0
50 22 42 40 40
270,000 375,000 240,000 260,000 260,000
217 (103) 221 (105) 217 (103) 217 (103) 219 (104)
202 (95) 204 (96) 198 (92) 201 (94) 203 (95)
1.1 0.7 1.0 1.0 1.0
180 (82) 180 (82) 180 (82) 180 (82) 180 (82)
P600 P610M
Gloss Clear MatteClear
92% 88%
Yes Yes
70R 70R
4B-2B 4B-2B
1.14 1.14
0.7 0.6
90 90
170,000 170,000
158 (70) 158 (70)
140 (60) 140 (60)
1.4 1.4
140 (60) 140 (60)
A201GT Plexiglas® GT3
High GlossCustom Colors
High GlossClear Coat
for SK Colors
0% 92%
Yes Yes
35M 80M
F-2H 4H-6H
1.16 1.18
1.0 1.8
47 18
263,000 400,000
217 (103) 223 (106)
199 (93) 210 (99)
0.8 0.4
180 (82) 180 (82)
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Ohio - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
6
8
Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
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Florida - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Ohio - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Ohio - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
6
8
Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
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Florida - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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Ohio - Solarkote® Weathering Real-Time 45˚ Facing South
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Light Blue - L*= 60
Blue - L*= 45
Medium Brown - L*= 58
Dark Green - L*= 33
Clay - L*= 55
Brown - L*= 45
Gray - L*= 60
Green - L*= 53
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About Altuglas International, a subsidiary of ARKEMA:
Altuglas International, world leader integrated in PMMA, is heavily involved in the field of engineered plastic - from MMA monomer to PMMA Acrylic glass – Altuglas International designs and manufactures
highly innovative products tailored to the specific needs of its global customers. Its 1300 committed employees contribute daily to the success of its three areas of business (MMA, acrylic sheets and
PMMA resins). Find out more at www.altuglasint.com.
Solarkote® acrylic capstock resin is a combustible thermoplastic. Observe fire precautions appropriate for comparable forms of wood and paper. For building uses, check code approvals. Impact resistance
is a factor of thickness. Avoid exposure to heat or aromatic solvents. Clean with soap and water. Avoid abrasives.
The statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof. Since the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information
referred to herein are beyond our control, Arkema expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information; NO WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE GOODS DESCRIBED OR THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable when such product is used in combination with other
materials or in any process. The user should thoroughly test any application before commercialization. Nothing contained herein constitutes a license to practice under any patent and it should not be
construed as an inducement to infringe any patent and the user is advised to take appropriate steps to be sure that any proposed use of the product will not result in patent infringement.
See MSDS for Health & Safety Considerations.
Deck and rail images courtesy of Bob Graham, Jr.
Altuglas®, Plexiglas® and Solarkote® are registered trademarks and Tacryl™ is a trademark of Arkema. ©2013 Arkema Inc. All rights reserved.
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