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Proper Storage of Plexiglass sheet

Plexiglass G sheets are covered or "masked" on both sides with a tough Kraft paper or polyethylene film coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive that does not attack the surface of the Plexiglas. (Note: Plexiglass may be ordered unmasked and some patterns do not come with masking.) The masking helps prevent scratching during normal handling and fabrication operations, and should be kept in place for most cutting and machining procedures. If the sheet is thermoformed, however, or if it is installed outdoors the masking must be removed. The masking will protect the Plexiglas during normal handling, but sheets should not be slid against one another or across rough or dirty surfaces.

Storage Rooms - In general, the fire precautions that are observed in connection with the storing of ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper should be observed when storing Plexiglas. In addition, storage rooms should be well ventilated. Air should circulate freely and should be relatively moist and cool. The temperature should no exceed 125 degrees F. Storing Plexiglas sheet in a hot, dry environment may eventually cause the adhesive used on the masking to dry out, making it difficult to remove from the Plexiglas. Excessive moisture may cause the masking paper to deteriorate and reduce its effectiveness for protecting the Plexiglass.

Storage Racks - Masked sheets of Plexiglas are best stored on edge in "A" frame storage racks. These racks give full support to the sheets yet permit easy removal of individual sheets from any rack. If masked sheets must be stored flat, care should be taken to avoid trapping chips and dirt between the sheets. Such chips and dirt may scratch or press into the surface of the material. Piles of Plexiglass sheet should not be over 18" high. Small sheets should be stacked on the larger ones to prevent unsupported overhang.


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Plexiglas® is a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc. Ridout Plastics is an authorized distributor of Plexiglas® acrylic sheet. Plexiglas® is commonly mis-spelled as Plexiglass, Plexy Glass, & Plexi Glass. Mylar® is a registered trademark of DuPont for their brand of clear polyester film and is available by request.

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