Clear, flexible plastic sheet with excellent drape and blister forming characteristics
CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate) Sheet (Uvex®) is a clear, easy to thermoform polymer. CAB sheet offers resistance to ultra-violet rays which makes it a good option for outdoor applications.
CAB IS WIDELY USED FOR:
- Face masks for injury protection
- Face masks for certain sports
- Rigid check sockets
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Lightweight
- Clear
- Excellent drape forming and blister forming characteristics
- Soft and flexible
- Impact-resistant
- Easy to fabricate and bond
COMMON BRANDS:
- Uvex®
CAB Properties
| PROPERTY * | UNITS | ASTM TEST METHOD | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECHANICAL * | |||
| Tensile strength @ yield 50 mm/min (2 in/min) | MPa psi | D638 | 35.6 5,163 |
| Tensile strength @ break 50 mm/min (2 in/min) | MPa psi | D638 | 36.3 5,221 |
| Elongation @ break 50 mm/min (2 in/min) | % | D638 | 33.9 |
| Flexural modulus of elasticity 1.27 mm/min (0.05 in/min) | MPa 105 psi | D790 | 1,579 2.3 |
| Izod impact strength notched | 23°C J/m 73°F ft-lbf/in -40°C J/m -40°F ft-lbf/in | D256 | 235 4.4 78 1.5 |
Mechanical properties are corrected for thickness and therefore apply to all thicknesses of sheet, although slight deviations may be found in thin gauges. Values for any given specimen of sheeting may be approximated by means of a suitable conversion factor based on the dimensions of the specimen.