Mak-15
MAKROLON® 15 Data Sheet
MAKSHIELD imparts durability to MAKROLON 15 for architectural glazing applications coupled with the inherent toughness of polycarbonate.
The Clear Choice for your Glazing Needs
Architectural Glazing
MAKROLON® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet offers superior weatherability and is backed by a limited 15 year warranty. This product incorporates MAKSHIELD™ innovative coating technology to achieve enhanced performance. MAKROLON15 Polycarbonate Sheet offers significant reduction in maintenance cost over it’s life cycle versus other glazing materials. MAKROLON 15 Sheet is available in thickness 0.118" - 0.500".
Applications:
Typical glazing applications include schools, public buildings, transportation centers and in areas where high traffic and vandalism is prevalent.
Typical Properties
| Property | Test Method | Units | Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | - | 1.2 |
| Light Transmission, Clear 1/8" | ASTM D1003 | % | 86 |
| Chemical Resistance | ASTM D1308 | - | Pass |
| Taber Abrasion, 100 Cycles CS-10F Delta Haze | ASTM D1044 | % | 2 |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | ASTM D638 | psi | 9,500 |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | psi | 340,000 |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | psi | 13,500 |
| Izod Impact Strength, Notched @ 0.125" | ASTM D256 | Ft-lbs/in | 16 |
| Izod Impact Strength, Unnotched @ 0.125" | ASTM D256 | Ft-lbs/in | No Break |
| Instrumented Impact, 0.125" | ASTM D3763 | ft-lbs | >46 |
| THERMAL | |||
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM D696 | In/in/F | 3.75 x 10-5 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature, @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 | F | 270 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature, @ 66 psi | ASTM D648 | F | 280 |
| FLAMMABILITY | |||
| Horizontal Burn, AEB | ASTMD635 | in | <1 |
| Ignition Temperature, Self | ASTMD1929 | ºF | 1070 |
| Ignition Temperature, Flash | ASTMD1929 | ºF | 870 |
Regulatory Code Compliance and Certifications*
IBC 2606.4, Class CC1: International Building Code, Chapter 26, Plastics (Light Transmitting Plastics Specifications)
Florida Building Code 2004, Category: Shutters, Sub-category: Storm Panels and Category: Sky Lights, Sub-category: Skylight
CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category I or Category II: Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials
ANSI Z97.1-2004: American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
UL972: Burglary Resistant Glazing Materials ULListed product ULFile #BP2126
*Selected gauges of MAKROLON 15 Sheet comply with these standards.
