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 Physical Properties
Unit of
Measure		 Typical Values ASTM Method
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Tensile Strength:  MD
TD		 kg/mm2
(kpsi)
20 (29)
24 (34)		 D 882
Strength @ 5% Elongation: MD
TD		 kg/mm2
(kpsi)
10 (15)
10 (14)		 D 882
Modulus                            MD
TD		 kg/mm2
(kpsi)
490 (710)
510 (740)		 D 882
Elongation                         MD
TD		 kg/mm2
(kpsi)
116
91		 D 882
Density gm/cm3 1.390 D 1505
Melt Point ˚C 254 DSC
Dimensional Stability
@ 105˚C
MD
TD
@ 150˚C
MD
TD            		%
.06
.09

1.8
1.1		 D.P.
Specific Heat cal/gm/˚C .28  
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in/in/˚C 1.7x10-5 D 696
UL94 Flame Class Slow to self-extinguishing 94VTM-2
Wear Resistance

RCA Taber Abrader CS17 @ 500 gm.  No wear through to substrate after minimum of 70 cycles.
Accelerated Weathering
(Humidity & UV)

No change @ 300 hours in QUV chamber (equates to 5 years South Florida) except Brushed Brass/Black and Smooth Gold/Black which began to fade at 150 hours in QUV chamber (equates to 2.5 - 3 years)
Adhesive Data:
Peel Strength
S. Steel
PVC

1 Hour
115
115

 1 Week @ 158 ˚F
128
112		 1 Week @ -40 ˚F
100
128		 PSTC-7
on/in
@ 3 mil
Shear Strength 24+ hours for 1 sq. in. (6.54 sq. cm.) @ 2.2 lb (1 kg)
Temperature Information:
Laminating Temp. (@ glue line)
Application Temp. (Range)
Maximum (Continuous)
Maximum (Intermittent)
50 -150˚F
50 -150˚F
200˚F
250˚F
10-65˚C
10-65˚C
93˚C
121˚C		  
Storage/Shelf Life

1 year @ 70˚F (21˚C) 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
 

LaserLIGHTS are a 4 mil (.004”) two-ply laser etchable and mechanically engravable plastic material with 1 mil (.001”) acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive.  They are completely flexible yet extremely durable, with excellent exterior properties and resistance to water, solvents, abrasion, and extreme temperatures. LaserLIGHTS can also be embossed, ink and thermal printed, sandblasted and cut with a plotter. 

LaserLIGHTS adhesive information:
LaserLIGHTS are backed with a 1 mil (.001"), acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive designed for industrial applications.  The adhesive has excellent exterior properties and resistance to water, solvents and extreme temperatures. It bonds extremely well to metals, plastics, rubbers and foams.  The adhesive has good initial tack, and fully sets up over 72 hours.

Applications
Typical applications include: nameplates, electronics, appliances, recreational vehicles, computers, packaging, aviation and automotive.

LaserLIGHTS Durability and Weatherability information:
LaserLIGHTS surface durability is about twelve times greater than that of a conventional microsurfaced engraving plastic.  On an RCA Taber Abrader CS17 set at 500 gm, there was no wear through to the substrate after a minimum of 70 cycles.

LaserLIGHTS and their adhesive withstand high temperatures, up to 250˚F (121˚C) for intermittent and 200˚F (93˚C) for coninuous use. In specific applications they have been successful at considerably higher temperatures. 

NOTE: The above information is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied, is given.