Greatly Enhanced Scratch & Abrasion Resistance: The primary benefit. Maintains optical clarity and aesthetic appearance much longer under demanding conditions.
Excellent Clarity & Light Transmission: High-quality anti-scratch coatings are optically clear and maintain the inherent light transmission properties of acrylic (around 92%).
UV Stability: Most anti-scratch acrylic sheets retain the excellent UV resistance of standard acrylic, preventing yellowing and brittleness outdoors.
Chemical Resistance: The coatings often provide improved resistance to many common chemicals, solvents, and cleaners compared to bare acrylic.
Easier Cleaning & Maintenance: Smoother, harder surfaces resist dirt buildup and are easier to clean without worrying about creating fine scratches ("crazing") from wiping.
Retains Core Acrylic Properties: Still offers good impact resistance (shatter-resistant), weatherability, and ease of fabrication (sawing, drilling, routing, bending with heat) compared to glass.
Not Scratch-Proof: While highly resistant, it can still be scratched by materials harder than the coating itself (e.g., diamonds, hardened steel, sharp grit). Heavy abuse will damage it.
Cost: Significantly more expensive than standard acrylic sheet due to the specialized coating process.
Potential for Coating Damage: If deeply scratched or gouged, the coating can be compromised. Abrasive cleaners or sharp impacts can potentially damage it. Avoid using paper towels or harsh chemicals!
Potential for Yellowing (Lower Quality/Thin Coatings): Very thin or lower-quality coatings might be more susceptible to UV degradation/yellowing over long periods than the acrylic core itself.
Fabrication Considerations: While the sheet itself can be fabricated, the coated surface cannot be flame polished like bare acrylic edges. Flame will damage the coating. Edges will usually need to be polished mechanically or left as-cut.
| Test Item(s) | Limit | Unit(s) | MDL | A1 | ||||||
| Lead (Pb) | 1000 | mg/kg | 2 | ND | ||||||
| Mercury(Hg) | 1000 | mg/kg | 2 | ND | ||||||
| Cadmium(Cd) | 100 | mg/kg | 2 | ND | ||||||
| Hexavaent Chromium(Cr(VI) | 1000 | mg/kg | 8 | ND | ||||||
| Polybrominated biphenyls(PBB) | 1000 | mg/kg | ND | |||||||
| Monobrominated biphenyl (MonoBB) | - | mg/kg | 25 | ND | ||||||
| Dibrominated biphenyl(DiBB) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Tribrominated biphenyl(TriBB) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Tetrabrominated bipheny(TetraBB) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Pentabrominated biphenyl (PentaBB) | - | mg/kg | 25 | ND | ||||||
| Hexabrominated biphenyl (HexaBB) | - | mg/kg | 25 | ND | ||||||
| Heptabrominated biphenyl (HeptaBB) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Octabrominated biphenyl(OctaBB) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Nonabrominated biphenyl (NonaBB) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Decabrominated biphenyl (DecaBB) | - | mg/kg | 25 | ND | ||||||
| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDE) | 1000 | mg/kg | ND | |||||||
| Monobrominated diphenyl ether(MonoBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Dibrominated diphenyl ether(DiBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Tribrominated diphenyl ether(TriBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Tetrabrominated diphenyl ether(TetraBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Pentabrominated diphenyl ether(PentaBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Hexabrominated diphenyl ether(HexaBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Heptabrominated diphenyl ether(HeptaBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
| Octabrominated diphenyl ether(OctaBDE) | mg/kg | 25 | ND | |||||||
No. Deep scratches compromise the coating permanently. Prevention is key! Minor scuffs might be reduced with acrylic polish (test discreetly first).
Depends on use:
One side: Ideal for surfaces facing wear (e.g., countertop protectors).
Two sides: Needed for both sides exposed (e.g., display cases, barriers).
Yes, but with caveats:
Fabricate from the UNCOATED side if possible.
Avoid flame polishing – heat damages the coating. Use mechanical polishing (e.g., buffing) for edges.
Cutting/drilling tools must be sharp to prevent chipping.
No. It’s highly resistant but can still be scratched by:
Materials harder than the coating (e.g., diamonds, hardened steel, sharp rocks).
Heavy abuse or sharp impacts.
Abrasive cleaners (e.g., steel wool, harsh chemicals).
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