Tinted Polycarbonate Sheet

Various Colors and Light Transmittance | Hardness ≥4H

Tinted Acrylic Sheet remains the feature of normal acrylic but added color tints (e.g., grey, bronze, brown, blue, or green) that reduce light transmission, glare, and heat while offering UV protection. It is ideal for applications such as architectural glazing,safety and security,outdoor structures, decoration panels ,outdoor POS displays.

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Tinted Acrylic Sheet Description

Tinted acrylic sheet remains the features of normal polycarbonate but added color tints (e.g., grey, bronze, brown, blue, or green) that reduce light transmission, glare, and heat while offering UV protection. It is ideal for applications such as architectural glazing,safety and security,outdoor structures, decoration panels ,outdoor POS displays and so on.

Tinted Acrylic Sheet Properties and Benefits

The properties of tinted acrylic sheets are essential for understanding their uses:

Color and Light Transmittance:Customized according to clients' requirement.

Strength and Impact Resistance: With a tensile strength of 9,500 psi and Izod notched impact of 13 ft-lb/in, they're 250 times stronger than glass (0.5 ft-lb/in). This makes them virtually unbreakable—perfect for safety-critical environments.

Weight: At 1.2 g/cm³ compared to glass's 2.5 g/cm³, they're half as heavy, making handling and installation easier.
Fire Resistance: Their UL94 V-2 rating indicates slow burning properties, though they may release flaming droplets. Special grades provide enhanced fire safety.
Chemical Resistance: While resistant to many acids, bases, and solvents, they can be damaged by chemicals like acetone. Industrial applications require careful compatibility testing.
UV Resistance: Standard sheets may yellow with UV exposure, but UV-stabilized versions resist this effect—particularly important for greenhouse roofs.

Types of Tinted Acrylic Sheets

Tinted acrylic sheets come in various colors, each tailored for specific needs:

Grey (Light and Dark) : Privacy glazing, machine covers, protective caps, terrace shelters, barriers, partitions, machine guards, signage, school and factory glazing.
Brown (Bronze) : Privacy glazing, UV protection, heat reduction, architectural glazing, façade applications Warm.
Light Tinted : Architecture, automotive, where slight shading is needed without compromising visibili ty Subtle tint, maintains clarity, delicate light reduction
- Dark Tinted : Outdoor structures, partitions, enhanced privacy, greater light control Higher shade and glare reduction compared to light tinted
UV Coating Tinted : Greenhouses, skylights, outdoor covers, roofing Specifically designed for UV protection, enhances durability in exposed environments
Blue or Green Tinted : Interior décor, artistic installations, decorative panels Establishes distinctive visual ambiance or theme, primarily aesthetic

Tinted Acrylic Sheets Technical Data

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

Tinted Acrylic Sheets Specifications

Available thickness range: 1mm-25mm for extruded sheets, 30mm to over 100mm for cast sheets
Sheet dimensions: 1220x2440mm, 1830x2440mm, 2050x3050mm or customize
Weight: Density 1.2kg/sqm, half weight of glass.

Feature Comparison with Different Color

A detailed comparison helps in choosing the right colors:

Light Transmission (%)

Darker Tints (Gray, Bronze):Transmit 10–50% visible light, reducing glare and brightness.

Lighter Tints (Opal, Milky): Transmit 50–85% light, offering diffused illumination (ideal for greenhouses).

Colored Tints (Green, Blue): Vary by shade; green often transmits 60–70% (favors plant growth), while blue may reduce harsh sunlight.

Heat Reduction & IR Rejection

Gray/Bronze: Best for heat reduction, blocking up to 60% solar heat via IR reflection.

Opal/Milky: Moderate heat blocking but excel at diffusing light to eliminate hotspots.

Special Coatings: Some sheets include low-E (low emissivity) or IR-reflective layers for superior thermal control.

Color Options & Aesthetics

Neutral Tints (Gray, Bronze): Blend with architectural designs; bronze offers a warm hue.

White/Opal: Provide a clean, modern look with soft light diffusion.

Colored Tints (Green, Blue): Used for branding, mood lighting, or agricultural filtering (green promotes plant growth).

Glare Reduction

Bronze/Gray: High glare reduction, suitable for skylights or automotive applications.

Opal: Reduces glare through light diffusion rather than absorption.

Tinted Sheets Applications Across Industries

Architectural

Used in windows, skylights, and doors for safety, such as in schools and public buildings. For example, the Louvre Museum in Paris uses them for skylights to protect against damage, as noted in general application discussions.
Signage&Ads

In commercial displays, brands can select acrylic colors that match their own brand image and product features to create display spaces and enhance brand recognition.
Display

Benefit from its strong adaptability to the natural environment and can maintain stable performance under different climatic conditions,tinted acrylic often used in stores, exhibitions and other places to display goods or showcase items.

Tinted Acrylic Sheet Manufacturing Process

The manufacturing process involves extrusion, where pmma resin is melted and forced through a die to form sheets of desired thickness. The sheet is then cooled and cut to size, ensuring uniformity and consistent properties.

Tinted Acrylic Sheet Installation and Maintenance

Installation involves cutting with standard tools like saws or routers, and drilling with sharp bits for plastic. Maintenance includes cleaning with mild detergents, avoiding abrasives, and polishing to restore clarity if scratched, as per general installation guides from ANDISCO Sheet Installation .

Tinted Acrylic Sheet Future Trends

Ongoing research aims to improve UV resistance and add antimicrobial properties, with potential new applications in construction and personal protective equipment.