1、INCH-POUNDA-A-595029 June 2000 SUPERSEDINGMIL-P-46144C3 June 1986Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any datathat may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Supply Center Richmond(DSCR), ATTN: DSCR-VBD, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond
2、, VA 23297-5610.AMSC N/A FSC 9330DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONPLASTIC SHEET, POLYCARBONATEThe General Service Administration has authorized the useof this commercial item description by all federal agencies.1. SCOPE. This
3、 commercial item description (CID) covers four types of polycarbonate sheetranging in length from 3 feet to 12 feet, width from 2 feet to 8 feet, and thickness from 0.010inch to 1.000 inch. Intended applications include architectural glazing, windows, food andmedical handling, aircraft interiors, li
4、ghting fixtures, skylights, windscreens, passive solarcollectors, conveyor covers, signs, and bus shelters.2. CLASSIFICATION. The polycarbonate plastic sheet shall be of the following types, classes,grades, and sizes. The type, class, and grade to be furnished shall be as specified in theacquisition
5、 order (see 7.1(b).Type I - Standard sheetClass 1 - Ultraviolet (UV) stabilizedClass 2 - Non-UV stabilizedSize - See 3.3.1 and 3.3.2Type II - Flame resistantClass 1 - UV stabilizedClass 2 - Non-UV stabilizedSize - See 3.3.1 and 3.3.2Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitte
6、d without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-595022Type III - Mar resistant, UV stabilizedClass 1 - Mar resistant, UV stabilizedGrade A - High abrasive resistanceGrade B - Medium abrasive resistanceSize - See 3.3.1 and 3.3.2Type IV - Coated sheet with UV resistant surfaceClass 1 - MonolithicClass 2 - Profiled
7、/structuredGrade A - Corrugated or ribbedGrade B - Double-walledSize - See 3.3.1 and 3.3.23. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS3.1 Materials and composition. The material shall consist of thermoplastic polycarbonate sheet.The sheet shall be new (not a prototype) and one of the manufacturers current products ca
8、pableof use in accordance with the performance requirements herein.3.1.1 Type I standard sheet. Type I shall be the suppliers standard polycarbonate sheet. Class 1shall contain the necessary additives for UV stabilization material and be suitable for outdooruse. Class 2 shall be non-UV stabilized.3.
9、1.2 Type II flame resistant sheet. Type II sheet shall contain the necessary additives for flameresistant material and be suitable for outdoor use. Class 1 sheet shall contain the necessaryadditives for UV stabilization material. Class 2 sheet shall be non-UV stabilized.3.1.3 Type III coated mar res
10、istant sheet. Type III, class 1 sheet shall contain the necessaryadditives for UV stabilization material and shall be coated or co-extruded with a mar resistantmaterial on both sides. Grade A shall be highly abrasive resistant. Grade B shall be mediumabrasive resistant.3.1.4 Type IV coated sheet wit
11、h UV resistant surface. Type IV sheet shall contain the necessaryadditives for UV stabilization material and shall contain an added UV resistant coatingco-extruded or applied to at least one surface for outdoor use. Grade A shall be corrugated orribbed. Grade B shall be double-walled.Provided by IHS
12、Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5950233.2 General property values. The polycarbonate sheet shall conform to the property valuesspecified in table I as determined by the applicable commercial test method in non-Governmentstandards.TABLE I. Proper
13、ty values.VALUESPROPERTY AND TEST METHODS TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IVTensile yield Strength, psi (MPa), min. ASTM D 638 8600 (59.3) 8600 (59.3) 8600 (59.3) 8600 (59.3)Elongation at break percent, min. ASTM D 638 70 70 70 70Deflection temperature, under 264 psi 1.82 MPaFiber stress, min. ASTM D 6
14、48Sheet 0.060 in (1.52 mm) or greater in thickness only 265 F (129 C) 270 F (132 C) 265 F (129 C) 265 F (129 C)Tensile heat distortion temperature, at 50 psi (0.345 MPa)Tensile stress and 2 percent extension, min. ASTM D 1637Sheet less than 0.060 in (1.52 mm) thick only 270 F (132 C) 270 F (132 C) 2
15、70 F (132 C) 270F (132C)Specific Gravity ASTM D 79273.4 F/73.4 F (23 C/23 C) 1.18 - 1.22 1.20 - 1.25 1.18 - 1.22 1.18 - 1.22Flammability oxygen index value, min. ASTM D 2863Sheet 0.02 in (0.508 mm) thick or lessSheet above 0.020 in (0.508 mm) to 0.04 in (1.02 mm) thickSheet greater than 0.040 in (1.
16、02 mm) thick21242629 24 24Surface abrasion (%) Delta percent change in haze 300revolutions/CS 10F wheels ASTM D 1044 or F 735Grade AGrade B5%15%3.3 Dimensions and tolerances.3.3.1 Size (length and width). The size (length and width) of the sheet shall be as specified inthe acquisition order (see 7.1
17、(c). Standard nominal sizes are shown in table II for sheet 0.030inch (0.762 mm) thick and above. Tolerances are 0.000 to + 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) on lengthsand widths up to 48 inches (1219 mm) and 0.000 to + 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) on lengths andwidths greater than 48 inches (1219 mm).TABLE II. Size (le
18、ngth and width) of sheet.Length WidthCode Feet (meters) Code Feet (meters)03 3 (0.914) 2 2 (0.610)04 4 (1.219) 3 3 (0.914)05 5 (1.524) 4 4 (1.219)06 6 (1.829) 6 6 (1.829)08 8 (2.438) 8 8 (2.438)10 10 (3.048)12 12 (3.658)Note: The first 2 digits of the size designator in the PIN represent thelength i
19、n feet and the third digit respresents the width in feet.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5950243.3.2 Thickness. The thickness of the sheet shall be as specified in the acquisition order(see 7.1(d). Standard nominal thicknesses for
20、 polycarbonate sheet are shown in table III.Tolerances are 10 percent on 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) to 0.080-inch (2.03 mm) sheet for 90percent of the area and 15 percent on the remainder of the area. For thickness above 0.080inch (2.03 mm), tolerances shall be 5 percent for 90 percent of the area and 10
21、 percent on theremainder of the area.TABLE III. Thickness of sheet.Code Inches (millimeters) Code Inches (millimeters)A 0.010 (0.254) M 0.150 (3.810)B 0.015 (0.381) N 0.177 (4.506)C 0.020 (0.508) O 0.187 (4.750)D 0.030 (0.762) P 0.220 (5.588)E 0.040 (1.020) Q 0.236 (5.994)F 0.050 (1.270) R 0.250 (6.
22、350)G 0.060 (1.520) S 0.310 (7.874)H 0.080 (2.030) T 0.375 (9.525)I 0.093 (2.360) U 0.460 (11.684)J 0.100 (2.540) V 0.500 (12.700)K 0.118 (3.000) W 1.000 (25.400)L 0.125 (3.180) X other3.4 Color. The color shall be as specified in the acquisition order (see 7.1(e). Sheet colors areshown in table IV.
23、 When natural color is specified, the sheet shall be colorless and transparent.TABLE IV. Color.Code Color Code Color Code Color1 Natural 4 White 01Other2 Bronze 5 Green3Gray6Opal1 The procurer must specify color when using numeric 0 in PIN.3.5 UV stabilization. The presence of an UV stabilizing addi
24、tive shall be identifiable anddetectable in all type I, class1; type II, class I; type III, class 1; and type IV, class 1 and class 2sheet when tested in accordance with ASTM E 169, “Standard Practices for General Techniquesof Ultraviolet-Visible Quantitative Analysis“.3.6 Coatings. The presence of
25、coatings in type III and type IV sheet shall be identifiable anddetectable by means of Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry when tested in accordancewith ASTM E 168, “Standard Practices for General Techniques of Infrared QuantitativeAnalysis“ (DoD adopted) and ASTM E 204, “Standard Practice
26、for Identification of Material ByInfrared Absorption Spectroscopy, Using the ASTM Coded Band and Chemical ClassificationIndex“.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5950253.7 Special uses or applications. Special uses or applications sh
27、all be identified in theacquisition order (see 7.1(f).3.8 Special requirements.3.8.1 Electrical property values. The electrical test methods and property values specified intable V shall be included as special requirements when specified in the acquisition order(see 7.1(g).TABLE V. Electrical proper
28、ty values.VALUESPROPERTY AND TEST METHODS TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IVDielectric constant at 60 Hz, min. ASTM D 150 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75Dielectric strength in air or oil, min. ASTM D 149volts per mil (kV/mm) 350 (13.8) 350 (13.8) 350 (13.8) 350 (13.8)Volume resistivity, min. ASTM D 257ohm-cm 1.0 X
29、 10141.0 X 10141.0 X 10141.0 X 10143.8.2 Flammability. Type II sheet shall include additional flame resistance properties inaccordance with ASTM D 635, “Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent andTime of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position“ (DoD adopted), UL 94, “Tests forFla
30、mmability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances“ (DoD adopted), or otherapplicable non-Government standards as special requirements when specified with desiredproperty values in the acquisition order (see 7.1(h).3.8.3 Luminous transmittance and haze. Luminous transmittance and haz
31、e properties shall beincluded in accordance with ASTM D 1003, “Standard Test Method for Haze and LuminousTransmittance of Transparent Plastics“ (DoD adopted) or other applicable non-Governmentstandards as special requirements when specified with desired property values in the acquisitionorder (see 7
32、.1(i).3.8.4 Chemical resistance. Chemical resistance properties shall be included in accordance withASTM F 791, “Standard Test Method for Stress Crazing of Transparent Plastics“ (DoD adopted)or other applicable non-Government standards as special requirements when specified withdesired property valu
33、es in the acquisition order (see 7.1(j).3.9 Uniformity. The sheet shall be uniform in appearance within each sheet and from sheet tosheet.3.10 Workmanship. The sheet shall be free of defects in appearance, construction, andworkmanship as determined by visual examination.4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS4.1
34、 Health, safety, and environment. The polycarbonate sheet shall adhere to all Federal, state,and local health, safety, and environmental regulations. No environmentally prohibited materialor components shall be used in manufacturing, finishing, or packing the sheet.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo re
35、production or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5950264.2 Recycled materials. The supplier or contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials tothe maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal AcquisitionRegulation (FAR).5. PRODUCT CONFORMANC
36、E PROVISIONS5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of thiscommercial item description, conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards,and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercialmarketplac
37、e. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.5.1.1 Test data. The supplier or contractor must be able to show test data or lab results ofmeeting the salient characteristics as a special requirement when specified in the acquisitionorder (see 7.1(k).5.1.2 Warranty. The su
38、pplier shall provide all commercially available warranties that arecustomary for each type, class, and grade of sheet provided. A warranty of replacing defectivesheet shall be provided as a special requirement when specified in the acquisition order(see 7.1(l).5.2 Storage life. The product shall mee
39、t the salient characteristics for each type, class, and gradeprovided as warranted or at any time up to 12 months from the date of shipment, whichever islonger.6. PACKAGING. The product shall be packaged in a commercially acceptable manner that willprotect and maintain its salient characteristics du
40、ring normal transportation, handling, andstorage operations for a period up to 12 months from the date of shipment.7. NOTES7.1 Ordering data. Acquisition documents must specify the following:a. CID document number, revision, and CID PINb. Type, class and grade (see 2)c. Size (length and width), as s
41、pecified (see 3.3.1)d. Thickness, as specified (see 3.3.2)e. Color, as specified (see 3.4)f. Special uses or application, as specified (see 3.7)g. Electrical property values, when specified (see 3.8.1)h. Flammability, when specified (see 3.8.2)i. Luminous transmittance and haze, when specified (see
42、3.8.3)j. Chemical resistance, when specified (see 3.8.4)k. Tests data, if required (see 5.1.1)l. Warranty, as specified (see 5.1.2)m. Packaging (see 6)Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5950277.2 Part or identification number (PIN).
43、The following part or identification numberingprocedure is for government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor.EXAMPLE: AA59502-3A1084J1 would be Type III, Class 1, Grade A, sheetwhich is 8 feet long by 4 feet wide, 0.1 inch thick, and with natural color.7.3 Other specif
44、ications. This CID is not intended to provide products for vital applications andother documents may be more applicable for some applications. Other specifications concerningpolycarbonate sheet are as follows:a. SAE AMS 3611, “Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate - General Purpose“ (DoD adopted)b. SAE AMS 3
45、614, “Polycarbonate Sheet and Parts, Optical Grade, Coated“c. SAE AMS-P-83310, “Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate, Transparent“d. MIL-P-83310, “Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate, Transparent“Color: See table IVType: 1 - Type I2 - Type II3 - Type III4 - Type IVAA59502 X X X XXX X XCID numberThickness: See tabl
46、e IIISize (length and width): See table IIGrade: 0 - None1 - Grade A2 - Grade BClass: A - Class 1B - Class 2Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5950287.4 Source of documents.7.4.1 FAR. The FAR may be obtained from the Superintendent o
47、f Documents, U.S.Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001.7.4.2 ASTM standards. Copies of ASTM standards may be obtained from the American Societyfor Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.7.4.3 SAE standards. Copies of SAE standards may be obtain
48、ed from the Society ofAutomotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.7.4.4 UL standards. Copies of UL standards may be obtained from Underwriters LaboratoriesInc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.MILITARY INTERESTS:CIVIL AGENCYCOORDINATING ACTIVITY:Custodians:Army - MRNavy - SHAir Force - 99GSA - 7FXEReviewers:Army - AR, AT, CRNavy - AS, MC, OSAir Force - 19, 84Preparing activity:DLA - GS(Project 9330-0119)Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
