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ALTUGLAS INTERNATIONALSHEET PRODUCTS:
ANY LOAD-BEARING APPLICATIONS


Altuglas International frequently receives calls requesting information on the use of our products for "flooring” applications.

Altuglas International does not recommend the use of any of its sheet products for any load bearing applications, including dance floors, stages, furniture, marine docks and balcony/stair railing. None of the sheet products Altuglas International manufactures, Tuffak® polycarbonate sheet and Plexiglas® acrylic sheet , are load bearing materials. Such applications are considered "mis-use" applications.

Listed below are physical properties of Altuglas International sheet products to note the low modulus values.
Plexiglas® MC Sheet Plexiglas® G Sheet Plexiglas® SG
Sheet		 Tuffak® Sheet
Tensile Modulus 450,000 psi 450,000 psi 360,000 psi 340,000 psi
Flexural Modulus 450,000 psi 450,000 psi 400,000 psi 340,000 psi
Design Stress Limit 750 psi 1500 psi <750 psi 2000 psi

The statements, technical information and recommendations obtained 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. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OR 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 should 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 and Safety Considerations.

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