- Products & Services
Products & Services
Core Offerings
Materials
Product Brands
- Industry
- Catalog
- Where to Buy
-
OPTIX®-L Black/White 2028
OPTIX Black/White (BW) is continuous cast acrylic that appears black in daylight and white when back-lit illuminated. Eliminate the need for perforated vinyl, while creating an eye-catching look for channel letters.
OPTIX-L BW 2028 is made with a unique formulation for indoor or outdoor applications and has a smooth gloss finish.
Custom colors available.
**Colors on screen may not reflect exact matches to physical sheets.
*Non-Stock colors, patterns or sizes may require a minimum quantity order.
Black in daylight, white when illuminated
Unique formulation displays your message when back-lit
Continuous Cast acrylic
Indoor or outdoor applications
| REQUEST | ITEM # | COLORS | PATTERN/TEXTURES | MASKING | THICKNESS (in.) | SIZE (in.) | SQ FT | PACK QTY | SKID QTY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
192301 | Black - Color | Plain Masking - 2 sides | .177 | 54” x 100” | 55 |
Physical |
TEST METHOD |
UNITS |
OPTIX-L |
|---|---|---|---|
Specific Gravity/Relative Density |
ASTM D792 |
1.19 |
|
Optical Refractive Index |
ASTM D542 |
1.49 |
|
Light Transmission -Total |
ASTM D1003 |
% |
92% |
Light Transmission - Haze |
ASTM D1003 |
% |
Less Than 1% |
Water Absorption |
ASTM D570 |
% |
0.2 |
Mechanical |
TEST METHOD |
UNITS |
OPTIX-L |
|---|---|---|---|
Tensile Strength |
ASTM D638 |
psi |
11,000 |
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity |
ASTM D638 |
psi |
465,000 |
Flexural Strength |
ASTM D790 |
psi |
14,700 |
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
ASTM D790 |
psi |
461,000 |
Dielectric Constant @1kHz |
ASTM D150 |
3 |
|
Dielectric Contstant @1mHz |
ASTM D150 |
2.7 |
|
Dielectric Strength |
ASTM D149 |
volts/mil |
354 |
Volume Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
ohms/cm |
>3.912E+15 Ώ/cm |
Compressive Strength |
ASTM D695 |
psi |
83,300 |
Shear Strength |
ASTM D732 |
psi |
11,200 |
Rockwell Hardness |
ASTM D785 |
M-100 |
Thermal |
TEST METHOD |
UNITS |
OPTIX-L |
|---|---|---|---|
Maximum Recommended Continuous Service Temperature |
°F |
175 |
|
Forming Temperature |
°F |
280˚- 340˚F (138˚- 170˚C) |
|
Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) |
ASTM D648 |
°F |
200 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
ASTM D696 |
in/in/°F |
3.5x10-5 |
Thermal Conductivity |
ASTM C177 |
BTU-ft/ft2/hr/°F |
1.45 Btu in/ft^2 hr. ˚F |
Smoke Density Rating |
ASTM D2843 |
% |
13.5 |
Self-Ignition Temperature |
ASTM D1929 |
°F |
750˚F |
Flame Spread Index |
ASTM E84 |
140 |
**Applicable to the acrylic substrate
These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale.