Technical Data

Note: Except where indicated otherwise, the following tests were conducted and their results based upon 8-mil vinyl film.

Table 1. Typical Properties Film Thickness 8-10 mil (0.008" - 0.010", +/- 5%)
Test (Method)	Laminate Construction
	Single Ply	Double Ply
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D1044)
CS 17 1000g / 1000 cycles	8.3 mg	8.3 mg
CS 10 250g / 100 cycles	No weight loss	No weight loss
Gloss Retention (LAB 059) - 8 mins. @ 163° C	Minimal gloss change	Minimal gloss change
Embossing Retention (LAB 059) - 8 mins. @ 163° C.	Minimal embossing change	Minimal embossing change
Stress Whitening (LAB 057) - 50% elongation	Minimal change	Minimal change
Blocking (LAB 060)	No effect	No effect
Crocking (LAB 058 / AATCC Method 8)	None	None
Light Stability	Minimal color change	Minimal color change

 

Table 2. Stain Resistance | Cleaning (NEMA LD 3.4 2000)
	Single Ply Laminate		Double Ply Laminate
Staining Agent	Stain Resistance	Cleaning Steps	Stain Resistance	Cleaning Steps
Distilled Water	N	0	N	0
Ethyl Alcohol / Water (50-50)	N	0	N	0
Acetone	S	5	S	5
Household Ammonia	N	0	N	0
Citric Acid 10%	N	0	N	0
Vegetable Oil	N	0	N	0
Coffee	N	0	N	0
Tea	N	0	N	0
Tomato Ketchup	N	0	N	0
Mustard	M	5	M	5
Iodine 10%	N	4	N	1
Supermarket Stamp Ink	N	0	N	3
Pencil #2	N	2	N	2
Wax Crayon	N	2	N	2
Shoe Polish	S	5	S	5
Total Cleaning Score*		23		23
Stain Resistance (see NEMA LD3 2000 for full description) N = No Effect M = Moderate Effect. Difficult to perceive stain. S = Severe Effect. Easily perceive stain or damage to surface.
Cleaning Steps (see NEMA LD3 2000 for full description) 0 = Removed with water 1 = 25 cycles spray cleaner or sponge 2 = 25 cycles baking soda plus spray cleaner on brush 3 = Acetone and cotton ball 4 = Bleach plus cotton ball 5 = Not removed

 

Table 3. Physical Properties of Vinyl Laminate
Ultimate Tensile Strength	Tensile of Base Metal
Ultimate Elongation	Elongation of Base Metal
Tear Strength	Based upon Metal Thickness
Bend Brittle, ¼" rod	-30° C.
Reverse Impact	120 in. - lbs.
Heat Deformation (@120° C., 2000 gram load)	30% (1 side)
Shrinkage (5 minutes @ 250° F.)	0.6%
At 250° F.	None

 

Table 4. Abrasion Tests (Determined with a Taber Abrader using a CS-10 Wheel)
Coating	Mils. Coating Thick.	Total Revolutions	Revolutions per Mil. Coating Thick.
Vinyl-Metal Laminate	4.0	8,430	2,108
Vinyl-Metal Laminate	8.5	17,156	2,100
Phenolic	1.25	1,204	1,000
Urea-Alkyd	1.70	122	72
Vinyl-Lacquer	2.0 Avg.	703-954	351-477

 

Table 5. Weather Aging (exposed to severe industrial atmosphere, 4.5 years, positioned south @ 45° angle)
Vinyl-Metal Laminate	Color	Chalking	% Reflectance	Discoloration
181-34 Original	White	none	77	none
181-34 Aged	White	slight	67	slight
181-59 Original	Green	none	73	none
181-59 Aged	Green	none	78	none
181-71 Original	Blue	none	75	none
181-71 Aged	Blue	none	68	none
181-72 Original	Green	none	79	none
181-72 Aged	Green	none	66	slight

 

Table 6. Chemical Resistance Data (cup tests run @ 150° F.)
Solution	Vinyl-Metal Laminate		Phenolic		Alkyd
	Exposed	Result	Exposed	Result	Exposed	Result
10% Sulfuric Acid	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
10% Nitric Acid	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
10% Hydrochloric Acid	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
10% Acetic Acid	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
10% Lactic Acid	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
10% Formaldehyde	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
10% Caustic Potash	17 days	OK	2 days	failed	2 days	failed
Distilled Water	17 days	OK	2 days	OK	17 days	OK
Mineral Oil	17 days	OK	2 days	OK	17 days	OK
Ethanol	17 days	OK	2 days	OK	17 days	OK

Heat Aging

Following exposure to a temperature of 150° F. for 600 hours, Clad-Rex vinyl-metal laminate panels showed no loss of adhesion or tendency toward delamination. Some colors exhibited an insignificant amount of discoloration. As a result of these tests, it is expected that Clad Rex vinyl-laminate will withstand even higher temperature without deterioration. 

Exposure to Moisture

Panels of Clad-Rex vinyl-laminate, exposed for 1000 hours, with 100% relative humidity and at 160°F., showed no evidence of adhesion failure or blistering. Minor absorption of moisture caused a slight color change and loss of gloss. Panels exposed to intermittent water spray at ambient temperatures showed no deterioration after 1 year.  

Weatherometer Testing

Tests were conducted to evaluate the laminates' resistance to chalking and discoloration. 500 hours exposure to ultraviolet in a Twinarc Weatherometer caused no perceptible chalking.