Composite Materials Laminate A

Composite Materials Laminate A is composed of layers of a pigmented paper melamine resin inner cores and white, black, or colored cover sheets. The main difference between this product and ES-1 is that the Composite Materials Laminate A is colored rather than white. The material comes in a standard sheet size of 36 inches ± 1.00 x 39 inches ± 1.00, with standard thicknesses of 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 inch. Standard finish options are polished, or P (highly polished and shiny), and Lamicoid satin, or LS (non-brushed and dull). Contact Customer Service for Availability.

Brand: Composite Materials (16 products)

Functions: Laminate

Polymer Name: Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Melamines,
Phenols & Phenolics
Polymer Name: Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)
Reinforcement Form: Satin Weave Fabric
Composite Materials Functions: Laminate
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
Laminates

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Shiny Surface

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction
Applications: Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates

Properties

Physical Form

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₂)	72.4	Mpa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₂)	63.4	Mpa	ASTM D638
Specific Gravity (*t₃)	1.4	-	ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₂)	100	M Scale	ASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₁)	100	M Scale	ASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (Condition A, *t₁)	2.5	%	ASTM D570
Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Lengthwise,*t₃)	0.32	J/cm	ASTM D256
Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Crosswise, *t₃)	0.29	J/cm	ASTM D256
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)	93.1	Mpa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)	93.1	Mpa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)	10.3	Gpa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)	10.3	Gpa	ASTM D790
Compressive Strength (Condition E-1/150: T-150, Flatwise, *t₃)	6.9	Mpa	ASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Condition A, Flatwise, *t₃)	172.4	Mpa	ASTM D695

Thermal Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Index¹ (Mechanical, t₁, t₂, *t₃)	120	°C	UL Bulletin 746b
Flammability Vertical (Condition A, *t₁)	V-0	Class	UL Bulletin 94

Electrical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Breakdown Voltage (Condition D-48/50, *t₁)	5 x10³	V	ASTM D149
Breakdown Voltage (Condition A, *t₁)	50 x10³	V	ASTM D149
Arc Resistance (Condition A, *t₂)	120	s	ASTM D495

Note

¹This temperature is a recommendation only, and based upon experience in various applications. The maximum operating temperature is dependent upon the application and should be investigated prior to use.
*t₁= Thickness tested at 0.0625 inch
*t₂= Thickness tested at 0.125 inch
*t₃= Thickness tested at 0.500 inch

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards: NEMA ES-3