- Elongation
- ASTM D638 Tested. Between 4.8% - 5% at yield and 40% - 50% at break.
- Flammability
- Dependent on material thickness. 0.0625in - 0.1875in and 1in receive an ASTM E84 Class A rating. Remaining thickness options receive a Class B rating. Passes ASTM D2843, D635, and D1929, UL 94 and NFPA 286. Refer to flame spec for additional information
- Flexural Strength
- ASTM D790 Tested. Bewteen 11,200 psi - 12,000 psi depending on material thickness.
- Hardness
- ASTM D785 Rockwell Hardness - 115 (0.118 in), 117 (0.236 in)
- Light Blocking
- Complete
- Lightfastness
- ASTM G155 Tested
- Maintenance
- Rinse the sheets with lukewarm water. (Be careful not to expose edges of organic or fabric interlayers to water) Remove dust and dirt from Varia with a soft cloth or sponge and a solution of mild soap and/or liquid detergent in water. A 50:50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water also works well. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Always use a soft, damp cloth to blot dry. Rubbing with a dry cloth can scratch the material and create a static charge. Never use scrapers or squeegees on Varia. Also avoid scouring compounds, gasoline, benzene, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, certain deicing fluids, lacquer thinner or other strong solvents
- Tensile Strength
- ASTM D638 Tested.7,700 psi at yield and 3,800 psi at break.
- Water Absorption
- ASTM D570 23° C (73° F) - 0.2% (0.118 in), 0.1% (0.236 in)
