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Product
Identification:
Meganite®
acrylic
solid surfaces
material
and sink
bowls.
Manufacturer: Meganite®
is manufactured
in China
and distributed
by Maxstone
International
at 7401
Adrianne
Place, Memphis
TN 38133,
USA
Product Description: Meganite®
is a 100%
acrylic
solid surface
material
consisting
of PMMA
(methyl
methacrylate)
and natural
aluminum
trihydrate
filler.
Meganite
solid surface
material
looks like
stone with
a grain
pattern
throughout
the whole
thickness
and allows
for three-dimensional
shaping.
Basic Uses: You can use
standard
high-quality
woodworking
power tools
to work
with Meganite
solid surface
material.
Meganite
can be applied
to fashioned
Vanity tops,
Sink bowls,
kitchen
countertops,
reception
desk tops,
moldings,
signage,
and furniture.
Limitations:Meganite®
is suitable
for exterior
use. However,
(contact
Meganite®
Technical
Support
for its
approved
exterior
applications).
Meganite®
is not to
be used
in areas
exposed
to sustained
temperatures
in excess
of 350°F.
When the
ambient
temperature
of the work
area is
below 55°
F seaming
with joint
adhesive
should not
be performed.
Sizes: Standard Meganite®
sheets are
available
in 30"x144"x1/2".
Other sizes
and thicknesses
are available
upon request
with certain
minimum
quantity
orders.
Shaped Products:Meganite®
solid surface
bowls and
sinks are
available
in solid
colors.
When the
bowls are
combined
withMeganite®
solid surface
sheets,
a totally
integrated
solid surface
system is
obtained.
Colors:
Meganite®
is available
in a wide
range of
colors,
designs
and patterns
that offer
stunning
solutions
to any interior
décor requirement.
A complete
selection
of over
50 beautiful
colors is
available
to choose
from. The
colors range
from our
classic
collection
(solid color),
Mist collection
(small particulate),
Granite
collection
(Large particulate),
to Boulder
collection
(Extra large
particulate).
Finish: The factory finish
of Meganite®
is a matte
finish.
The satin
finish or
high-gloss
finish can
be achieved
by sanding
and buffing
(by recommended
methods).
Weight: A standard Meganite®
solid surface
sheet in
1/2" thickness
weighs approximately
4.0 lbs.
per sq.
ft.
Maintenance:Meganite®
solid surfaces
are easily
cleaned
with a damp
cloth, mild
detergents,
or general
purpose
cleaners.
To remove
dry stains
or scratch
on matte
finish lighter
colors,
an abrasive
cleaner
(i.e., Ajax®,
Comet®)
or a wet
Scotch Brite®
pad can
be used
to maintain
a uniform
appearance.
To remove
burns or
scorches
on a matte
finish,
an abrasive
cleaner
or Scotch
Brite® pad
may be used.
Superficial
scratches
are also
removed
by the use
of a wet
Scotch Brite®
pad. Deep
scratches
can be removed
by carefully
sanding
lightly
with 120
grit sandpaper
followed
by 220-320
grit sandpaper.
On darker
colors and
polished
surfaces
professional
assistance
might be
necessary.
Stain and Chemical Resistance:
ANSI Z124.6
testing
method was
used. After
the prescribed
exposure
to 29 common
reagents,
no lasting
effect was
noted.
Class I Flammability:
The colors
of Meganite®
have a Class
1 flammability
rating.
Thus making
Meganite®
suitable
for practically
all horizontal
and vertical
surfaces
in public
spaces.
Fabrication and Installation:
Accredited
fabricators
should always
be used
for the
installation
and fabrication
ofMeganite®.
A list of
authorized
fabricators
is available
by contacting
Maxstone
International.
Warranty: When installed
by an authorized
fabricator,
all Meganite®
products
carry a
10-year
warranty.
Copies of
Meganite®
warranties
can be obtained
from Meganite
Inc. or
an Authorized
Distributor.
Availability: Contact
Maxstone
International,
LLC for
specific
locations.
Customer Service and Technical
Support:
Contact
Maxstone
International
(901) 386-2375
, Toll Free
(877) 778-1149
or Fax (901)
386-6668
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Physical Properties
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Typical Values |
Test Method |
| Tensile Strength |
6,000 p.s.i. |
ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus |
1.6 x 10 to the 6th p.s.i. |
ASTM D638 |
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Hardness - Barcol
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60
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ASTM D2583
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| Flexural Strength |
9,000 p.s.i. |
ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus |
1.5 x 106 p.s.i. |
ASTM D790 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.7 gr./cc |
ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption |
0.04% |
ASTM D570 |
| IZOD Impact (unnotched) |
0.82 |
ASTM D256 |
| Weatherability |
No change |
ASTM D1499 |
| Color Fastness |
Pass |
ASTM D2565 |
| Boiling Water Resistance |
No effect |
ASTM LD-3 |
| High Temperature Resistance |
No effect |
ASTM LD-3 |
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