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Characteristics
- ability to withstand continuous sunlight or exposure to the outdoors
- extremely durable with excellent adhesion and low shrinkage
- automotive approvals for outdoor use are met
Environmental Test Results
Accelerated aging, RS-4 Sunlighter with Water Spray: After 500 hours exposure in an ultra violet (UV) light and water spray apparatus, estimating 3-5 years of outdoor weather, specimens show no significant deterioration, increase in hardness, shrinkage or noticeable color or gloss change.
Outdoor Weathering
Samples show no appreciable discoloration or loss of gloss after 5 years outside.
Oven Aging
Specimens show no surface deterioration, shrinkage or increase in hardness after seven days in a hot air circulating oven at 170º F.
Humidity
Specimens show no color or gloss change or objectionable shrinkage after seven days in a humidity cabinet with a condensing atmosphere at 100º F 100% R.H.
Salt Spray
Specimens show no charge or promotion of corrosion to the surface which they are mounted after 22 hours exposure to salt spray test.
Abrasion and Impact Resistance
Samples resist abrasion and impact down to -20º F. Forced indentations recover completely due to the resilient nature of the Polyurethane polymer.
Cleanability
Samples clean easily without marring using a detergent solution, aliphatic hydrocarbon or denatured alcohol.
Solvent Resistance
Samples show no discoloration after being immersed in unleaded gasoline ten times for ten seconds with a drying time of twenty seconds between immersions.
Chemical Resistance
Samples show no significant color change or swelling after five minute exposure to the following chemical solutions: 5% KOH; 5% NaCI; 5% KCI2; 20% H2SO4; 20% HCI.
Weathering Results
Method: Accelerated natural weathering. EMMAQUA natural light concentrating systems with water spray. Actual irradiation was measured and parts were returned at 278 MJ/M squared of UV (equivalent to 1 year south Florida) intervals. Exposure was conducted at DSET Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona.
NOTE: No significant yellowing occurred in any sample. MJ/M squared stands for megajoules per square meter radiation energy.
| Length of Exposure | Results |
|---|---|
| 278 MJ/M Squared (1 year) | no change |
| 560 MJ/M Squared (2 years) | very slight pitting |
| 835 MJ/M Squared (3 years) | slight pitting |
| 1120 MJ/M Squared (4 years) | slight pitting |
| 1400 MJ/M Squared (5 years) | slight pitting |
NOTE: No significant yellowing occurred in any sample. MJ/M squared stands for megajoules per square meter radiation energy.
Application Warranty
Finished parts will be free of defects. When applied to customer provided materials a 5% to 10% reduction in quantity is to be expected. Samples should be tested to determine suitability for your specific application as this is your responsibility.
All information, recommendations, and suggestions contained herein, are to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but are made without guarantee. No warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is made. Nothing herein shall be construed to allow infringement of any patent.