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Typical Physical Properties
TEST STANDARD METHOD UNIT OF MEASURE RESULT
IZOD impact (23°C/73°F) ASTM D-256 ft-lb/in 2.4
Tensile strength ASTM D-638 Psi >6000
Modulus of elasticity ASTM D-638 Psi >365,000
Deflection temperature under load @ 264 Psi ASTM D-648 °F
170
Coefficient of linear expansion ASTM E-831 105 in/in/°F 3.07
Chemical resistance ASTM D-543   Excellent
Cell classification ASTM D-1784 Class # 1334434
Compound class ASTM D-3679 Class # 2

 

Siding/Extrudate Typical Physical Properties
TEST STANDARD METHOD UNIT OF MEASURE RESULT
Impact resistance (23°C/73°F)
ASTM D-4226 in-lb/mil 2.51
Impact resistance (0°C/32°F) ASTM D-4226 in-lb/mil 1.90
Low temperature flexibility CAN/CGSB41 - 24-95 % passed >80
Shrinkage/reversion ASTM D-3679-95 % <3.0
Surface distortion (oil can) ASTM D-3679-95 °F >150
Nominal thickness CAN/CGSB41 - 24-95 mm 1.12
Wall thickness ASTM D-3679-95 inch 0.044

 

Fire Characteristics
TEST STANDARD METHOD RESULT
Flame spread index
Fuel contribution
Smoke developed index
ASTM E84, UBC 42-1 18
0
<450
Self-ignition temperature, °F ASTM D-1929, UBC 52-3 810
Smoke density rating (%)
Maximum smoke density (%)
Visibility of exit sign
ASTM D-2843, UBC 52-2 42.1
56.0
Good
Total burn time, seconds
Extent of burning, mm
Fire resistance rating
ASTM D-635
ASTM D-635
ASTM E-119
<5
<5
1 hour

 

Physical Requirements
CHARACTERISTICS U.S.A. STANDARDS
ASTM 3679-92
CANADIAN STANDARDS
CAN/CGSB 41-24-95
JOURNEYMEN
PERFORMANCE
Nominal thickness
0.035” 0.040” 0.044
Width ± 1/16” Not specified ± 1/16”
Length ± 1/4” Not specified ± 1/4”
Weight >15.81 Kg/square Not specified >18.0 Kg/square
Impact resistance @ 23°C min. 1.74 in-lb/mil 2.00 in-lb/mil 2.75 in-lb/mil
Impact resistance @ 0°C min. Not required 1.50 in-lb/mil 1.95 in-lb/mil
Surface distortion 40.5°C (105°F) 55°C (131°F) >65°C (>149°F)
Low temperature flexibility @ 0°C Not required 80% passed 80% passed
Warp 1/8” per length max. 1/8” per length max. 1/8” per length max.
Heat shrinkage 3.0% max. 3.0% max. 3.0% max.
Thermal stability Not specified Not specified 100%
Coefficient of linear expansion, max. 4.5 x 10–5 in/in°F 4.5 x 10–5 in/in°F 3.07 x 10–5 in/in°F
Specular gloss Not specified ± 15% max. ± 10% max.
Color consistency Not specified Not specified ± 0.2 - 0.5
Fastener holes Not specified 1” min. 1 1/4”
Fastener hole spacing Not specified 2” c.c. max. 1 3/4” c.c.

 

 


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