LEXAN GE-101 Use and Care Manual
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1. sheets Sharing our futures Graffiti removal from Lexan Margard sheet e Use butyl cellosolve with a clean soft cloth to remove paints marking pen inks and lipstick Afterwards wash the sheet using mild soap and lukewarm water then rinse with clean water to remove residue and dry with a soft cloth e Masking tape and adhesive tape work well for lifting off old weathered paints e To remove labels stickers the use of kerosene or petroleum ether BP65 is generally effective If the solvent does not penetrate the sticker material apply heat using a hair dryer to soften the adhesive and promote removal Afterwards the cleaning procedure for small areas as outlined above should be followed Lexam vay Film and Sheet Unbreakable Trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV Americas European Pacific Headquarters Headquarters Headquarters SABIC Innovative Plastics SABIC Innovative Plastics SABIC Innovative Plastics One Plastics Avenue Plasticslaan 1 1468 Nanjing Road W Pittsfield MA 01201 4600 AC 26th Floor United Plaza USA Bergen op Zoom 200040 Shanghai T 413 448 7110 The Netherlands China F 413 448 5573 T 31 164 292911 T 86 21 3222 4500 F 31 164 292940 F 86 21 6289 8998 THE MATERIALS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS HOLDING BV ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES SELLER ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO SELLER S STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http www sabic ip com AND ARE AVAILA2. BLE UPON REQUEST ALTHOUGH ANY INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED i THAT THE RESULTS DESCRIBED HEREIN WILL BE OBTAINED UNDER END USE CONDITIONS OR ii AS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OR SAFETY OF ANY DESIGN INCORPORATING SELLER S PRODUCTS SERVICES OR RECOMMENDATIONS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SELLER S STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN Each user is responsible for making its own determination as to the suitability of Seller s products services or recommendations for the user s particular use through appropriate end use testing and analysis Nothing in any document or oral statement shall be deemed to alter or waive any provision of Seller s Standard Conditions of Sale or this Disclaimer unless it is specifically agreed to in a writing signed by Seller No statement by Seller concerning a possible use of any product service or design is intended or should be construed to grant any license under any patent or other intellectual property right of Seller or as a recommendation for the use of such product service or design in a manner that infringes any patent or other intellectual property right SABIC Innovative Plastics is a trademark of SABIC Holding Europe BV Trademarks of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV Copyright 2008 All rights reserved
3. SABIC Lyla Innovative oo Plastics sabia Lexan Sheet Cleaning Recommendations These cleaning recommendations apply to all Lexan polycarbonate sheet products including but not limited to Lexan solid sheet and signs Lexan coated Margard sheet and Lexan multiwall sheet Periodic cleaning using correct procedures can help to prolong service life For cleaning it is recommended that the following instructions be adhered to Cleaning Procedure for Small Areas Manual 1 Gently wash sheet with a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water using a soft grid free cloth or sponge to loosen any dirt or grime 2 Fresh paint splashes grease and smeared glazing compounds can be removed easily before drying by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth using petroleum ether BP65 hexane or heptane Afterwards wash the sheet using mild soap and lukewarm water 3 Scratches and minor abrasions can be minimized by using a mild automobile polish We suggest that a test be made on a small area of Lexan sheet with the polish selected and that the polish manufacturer s instructions be followed prior to using the polish on the entire sheet 4 Finally thoroughly rinse with clean water to remove any cleaner residue and dry the surface with a soft cloth to prevent water spotting Cleaning Procedure for Large Areas Automated 1 Clean the surface using a high pressure water cleaner max 100bar or 1 450psi and or a steam cleaner We suggest that a
4. test be made on a small area prior to cleaning the entire sheet 2 Use of additives to the water and or steam should be avoided Other Important Instructions for All Lexan Sheets e Never use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaner on Lexan polycarbonate materials e Never use aromatic or halogenated solvents like toluene benzene gasoline acetone or carbon tetrachloride on Lexan polycarbonate materials e Use of incompatible cleaning materials with Lexan sheet can cause structural and or surface damage e Contact with harsh solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone MEK or hydrochloric acid can result in surface degradation and possible crazing of Lexan sheet e Never scrub with brushes steel wool or other abrasive materials e Never use squeegees razorblades or other sharp instruments to remove deposits or spots e Do not clean Lexan polycarbonate in direct sunlight or at high temperatures as this can lead to staining e For all mentioned chemicals consult the manufacturer s material safety datasheet MSDS for proper safety precautions Additional Important Considerations for Multiwall Corrugated and Sign Sheet e Cleaners and solvents generally recommended for use on polycarbonate are not necessarily compatible with the UV protected surfaces of Lexan multiwall corrugated and sign polycarbonate materials e Do not use alcohols on the UV protected surfaces of Lexan sheet e Never clean the Dripgard surface of Lexan multiwall and corrugated
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