American Plastic Lumber - Decking and railing including Trimax, Durawood, and Carefree materials

FIBERGLASS ROD REINFORCED PLASTIC LUMBER

TECHNICAL DATA

Test	ASTM Test	Value	Units
Flexural Strength	D6109-97	5,100	PSI
Flexural Modulus	D6109-97	490,000	PSI
Compression Strength Parallel to length	D6108-97	5,023	PSI
Compression Modulus Parallel to length	D6108-97	241,240	PSI
Compression Strength Perpendicular to length	D6108-97	1,135	PSI
Compression Modulus Perpendicular to length	D6108-97	101,402	PSI
Specific Gravity	D6111-97	0.99	g/cc
Flash point		340	Deg C
Moisture Absorption		0.06	% by Weight
Thermal Expansion	D6341-98	0.000033	Inch/Inch/Deg F
Average Nail pull out	D6117-97	504	Lbs
Static coefficient of Friction -Dry	D2394-83(99)	.53
Static coefficient of Friction -Wet	D2394-83(99)	.51
Sliding coefficient of Friction -Dry	D2394-83(99)	.23
Sliding coefficient of Friction -Wet	D2394-83(99)	.51
Flame Spread	E84(03a)	62
Flame Spread Classification	E84(03a)	60
Smoke Developed	E84(03a)	230
Smoke Developed Classification	E84(03a)	250

This data represents average values NOT Minimums. Safety factors must be added in to the design.

Chemical Resistance
High-density polyethylene has a high resistance to most acids and chemicals. Bedford Plastic Lumber is not affected by exposure to most Substances.

Ultraviolet Weathering
An ultraviolet stabilizer is incorporated at the time of manufacture. It protects the plastic from ultraviolet light degradation and ensures that the outside of the product will not degrade in exterior applications.

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