Certifications and Specifications
Mitten Vinyl Australia cladding conforms and surpasses certification standards in many countries.
Product Physicals:
| Test | Standard Method | Units of Measure | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| IZOD impact (0°C/32°F) | ASTM D-256 | ft-lb/in | 3.53 |
| IZOD impact (23°C/73°F) | ASTM D-256 | ft-lb/in | 33.9 |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D-638 | Psi | 8200 |
| Modulus of elasticity | ASTM D-638 | Psi | 370000 |
| Deflection temperature under load @264Psi | ASTM D-648 | °F | 163 |
| Coefficient of linear expansion | ASTM D-696 | x10-5 in/in/°F | 4.3 |
| Chemical resistance | ASTM D-543 | excellent | |
| Cell classification | ASTM D-1784 | class # | 13544-B |
| Compound Class | ASTM D-3679-89 | class # | 2 |
Fire Related Properties:
| Test | Standard Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Flame spread index | ASTM E84, UBC 42-1 | 18 |
| fuel contribution | – | 0 |
| self ignition temperature, °F | ASTM D-1929, UBC 52-3 | 810 |
| smoke density rating (%) | ASTM D-2843, UBC 52-2 | 42.1 |
| maximum smoke density (%) | – | 56.0 |
| visibility of exit sign | – | Good |
| total burn time, seconds | ASTM D-635 | < 5 |
| extent of burning, mm | – | < 5 |
Siding / Extrudate Typical Physical Properties:
| Test | Standard Method | Units of Measure | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact resistance (73°F/23°C) | ASTM D-4226 | in-lb/mil | 2.57 |
| mpact resistance (32°F/0°C) | ASTM D-4226 | in-lb/mil | 1.71 |
| Low temperature flexability | CGSB41-GP-24Ma | % pass | > 80 |
| Shrinkage / reversion | ASTM D-1042 | % | <3.0 |
| Surface Distortion | CGSB41-GP-24Ma ASTM D-3679-89 | °F | > 131 |
| Minimum thickness | CGSB41-GP-24Ma | mm | 1.0 |
| Average thickness | inch | 0.043 | |
| Normal thickness range | inch | .039 to .049 |
