Description
AC-300™ Acrylic is a coated plastic sheet product designed to control static electricity for a wide range of end uses. It is a premium quality acrylic sheet which has been coated with SciCron Technologies proprietary, clear, C-300™ static dissipative coating. This unique technology prevents charge generation on the sheet surfaces, thereby controlling particulate attraction and preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. This performance is permanent and totally independent of humidity. AC-300 Acrylic offers exceptional design versatility since it fabricates simply, is light in weight and is available in large sheet sizes. It also exhibits excellent optical properties, chemical resistance, surface hardness and mar resistance.

Applications
AC-300 Acrylic resists tribocharging under all circumstances and cannot generate a charge when properly grounded. This makes it ideal for use in manufacturing and assembly operations for charge sensitive electronic components where it can help prevent both immediate and latent ESD caused defects. Since it resists charge build-up it does not attract contaminants, so it can also help prevent contamination-related rejects in ultra-clean manufacturing operations. Consequently, it is suitable for use in the semi-conductor, electronic, micro-manufacturing, and mining industries. Typical applications include; covers, windows, doors, and access panels for electronic equipment, machines and instruments; fabricated desiccators, cabinets, and boxes; transparent room partitions and pass-thru modules; process equipment enclosures; and mini-environment glazing panels. The product also has many general industrial uses, including protection for static charge sensitive manufacturing devices and control of spark discharge in explosive environments.

Fabrication
AC-300 Acrylic is easily fabricated into flat surface configurations using the same equipment and fabrication techniques generally employed with unsurfaced acrylic sheet products. It should not be used for heat formed bent configurations since the hard, cured C-300 surface is not designed for heat bending. When solvent welding, it is necessary to remove the C-300 surface mechanically to achieve a good bond. For more information on fabrication refer to SciCron Technologies Technical Information Bulletin No. SP-01.

Features and Benefits

• Cannot be tribocharged when properly grounded
  Prevents build-up of static charge and accumulation of harmful contamination.
• Electrostatic decay in less than 0.05 second per Federal Test Standard 101C, Method 4046.1
  Results in rapid static dissipation without arcing.
• Surface resistivity of 106 – 108 ohms per square
  Provides for ESD control without the need for ionization.
• Permanence in static dissipation performance
  Avoids cost of application of temporary topical anti-stats.
• Humidity independent static charge control
  Avoids inconvenience of maintaining high levels of humidity and damage caused by such humidity.
• Advanced technology, uniform surface treatment
  Avoids conductive discontinuities (charged “hot spots”) often found with non-uniform temporary topical anti-stats.
• Excellent optical properties
  C-300 surface provides excellent clarity for optimum use of available light.
• Superior chemical resistance
  Reduces risk of solvent or chemical surface damage.
• Hard, mar resistant, durable surface
  C-300 surface, harder than the base plastic, reduces risk of damage to the sheet surfaces.
• Superior fabrication characteristics
  Results in optimum workability during part fabrication.

Availability
AC-300 Acrylic, in cell cast type, is available in clear and a variety of standard transparent colors including tints which filter wave-lengths that can interfere with processing opera-tions. White translucent and colored opaque grades are also available. Continuously cast and extruded types are available in some sizes and thicknesses upon request. Note: Cell cast is a premium form of acrylic plastic but it has a wider thickness variation than other acrylic types. Therefore, continuously cast or extruded material should be specified if a narrow thickness tolerance range is required.

Standard Dimensions (Nominal)
Thickness: 3mm (1/8″), 4.5mm (3/16″), 6mm (1/4″), 9mm (3/8″), 12mm (1/2″) – Note: 9mm and 12mm – cell cast only.
Standard Sheet Size: 48″ x 96″
Other sizes and thicknesses, including oversize sheets, available upon request.

Made in USA