- Elongation
- ASTM D638 Tested. Between 4.8% - 5% at yield and 40% - 50% at break
- Flammability
- Class A: 1/16 in, 1/8 in, 3/16 in, 1/4 in, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, 1 in Class B: 3/4 in; ASTM D2843 Smoke Density - Pass Less than 75; ASTM D635 Flame Spread - Pass CC1; ASTM D1929 Self-Ignition Temperature - Pass Greater than 650°F; Materials complying with Section 803.1.1.1 (NFPA 286) shall be considered to also comply with the requirements of ASTM E84 Class A
- 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
- Unknown
- 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
- Performance
- Winter U-Value (BTU/HR-FT2-°F): 1/4 in (6.3 mm) - 0.97, 3/8 in (9.5 mm) - 0.90, 1/2 in (12.7 mm) - 0.83; Summer U-Value (BTU/HR-FT2-°F): 1/4 in (6.3 mm) - 0.93, 3/8 in (9.5 mm) - 0.87, 1/2 in (12.7 mm) - 0.80
- 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)
