• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• Acrylic sheets are covered with a protective white poly film on each surface. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.  For removal of all traces of P-tape residue:  Mix a couple drops of fragrance free, dye free mild dish detergent with distilled water.  Use on micro-fiber cloth to clean surface of glazing.  Rinse with distilled water to ensure removal of any detergent residue and dry off with second cloth.

• Place the acrylic sheet on a clean, dust free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material Cutter “scribe & break” method to cut the acrylic sheet.

For Conservation Clear^® Acrylic and Premium Clear Acrylic

• Use an acrylic cleaner and a clean damp cleaning cloth. Apply only light pressure, rinse with clean water, or a cleaner designed specifically for acrylic, and dry by blotting with a clean, damp cloth or chamois.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.

For Conservation Reflection Control® Acrylic and Reflection Control^® Acrylic:
Dry method cleaning

• Spot-clean any finger prints with the dry micro-fiber cloth by wiping in a soft, circular motion.

Alternative method of cleaning

• Fragrance free, dye free mild dish detergent and distilled water solution may be used if dry cleaning is not effective.
• DO NOT use acrylic cleaners or polishing agents.
• DO NOT use window cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner to clean acrylic materials.

For Conservation Clear^® Acrylic and Premium Clear Acrylic:

• Fine scratches can be removed by hand polishing with a recommended acrylic polish or paste wax. Apply polish to a soft cloth and rub. When the scratches have disappeared, remove all residue and polish.

For Conservation Reflection Control® Acrylic and Reflection Control^® Acrylic:

• Do not hand polish or buff scratches in this product as it may cause damage to the sheet.

• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• Optium sheets are covered with a protective film masking on both sides, plus a product identification tape. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.  For removal of all traces of protective film adhesive residue:  Mix a couple drops of fragrance free, dye free mild dish detergent with distilled water.  Use on micro-fiber cloth to clean surface of glazing.  Rinse with distilled water to ensure removal of any detergent residue and dry off with second cloth.

• If shipping framed pieces horizontally, be sure to accommodate for flexing of the sheet to avoid vibration or rubbing against the surface of the artwork.
• Works glazed with acrylic need no film/glass skin when shipping.
• Allow 24 hours for climatizing before exhibiting. Condensation will leave water spots on the coatings.

• Avoid storing in areas where condensation might occur.
• Use 2-ply rag board or pH neutral paper for interleaf during storage. Proper interleafing during storage enables reuse.
• When storing vertically, lean acrylic sheets at an angle of approximately 10 degrees to prevent bowing.
• The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.
• If storing sheets horizontally, stack the larger sheets at the bottom to prevent bowing.
• Acrylic sheet should not be stored near radiators, steam pipes, in direct sunlight, or near other heat sources as excessive heat tends to soften and deform the sheet.
• Although acrylic glazing does not require a climate controlled environment for long-term storage, we recommend removing any protective film masking and use pH neutral paper to separate the parts.
• Acrylic glazing is not effected by standard museum environments or normal warehouse temperatures, and can withstand extreme temperatures of minus 30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) when storing or shipping.
• If storing framed pieces, please note that acrylic expands and contracts, so allow for size variation in frame systems.

• Do not hand polish or buff scratches in this product as it may cause damage to the coating.
• Abrasion-resistant properties prevent mild scratching, but not deep scratches.
• Cuts by hard objects cannot be repaired.

• Leave the protective film masking on the sheet when cutting.
• Gauges up to 4.5mm can be cut with the same methods used to cut other acrylic or “plexi”, using a multi-material cutter “scribe and break” method. Score the sheet multiple times and then snap to break.
• Gauges 6.0mm and above can be fabricated with a power saw and saw blade specifically designed to cut acrylic.
• Optium Acrylic Glazing should NOT be cut with a laser. The extreme heat can cause crazing, which may lead to delamination of the coating.

Materials to Use

• 2 Micro-fiber cloths — one for wet cleaning, one for drying. If micro-fiber cloths need to be laundered, do not use fabric softener.
• Isopropyl alcohol.
• Distilled water.
• Gloves (optional).

Wet method cleaning

• Mix water and isopropyl alcohol 1:1.
• Spray on micro-fiber cloth.
• Use cloth to clean glazing.
• Optional: dry off with second cloth.

Dry method cleaning

• Spot-clean any finger prints with the dry micro-fiber cloth by wiping in a soft, circular motion.

Alternative method of cleaning

• Non-ammonia glass cleaner may be used to clean Optium Acrylic Glazing products.
• DO NOT use acrylic cleaners or polishing agents.

Optional (for removal of all traces of P-tape residue)

• Mix a couple drops of fragrance free, dye free, mild dish detergent with distilled water.
• Use on micro-fiber cloth to clean surface of glazing.
• Rinse with distilled water to ensure removal of any detergent residue and dry off with second cloth.

• TruLife® is covered with a protective film masking on both sides, plus a product identification tape.
• The product identification tape will be labeled with “PRINT/MOUNT TO OPPOSITE SIDE” to identify the printable/mountable side.
• Do not remove the protective film or product identification tape before determining which side to print/mount.
• Do not print/mount to the anti-reflective side (the side with the product identification tape).
• To remove the masking, start at one corner and pull towards the opposite side of the sheet slowly and evenly without stopping.

• Avoid storing in areas where condensation might occur.
• The masking should be left on the sheet during storage and fabrication to prevent damage. If the protective film masking has been removed, use 2-ply rag board or pH neutral paper for interleaf during storage. Proper interleafing during storage enables reuse.
• If the acrylic sheets are stored vertically, care must be taken to avoid warping. Sheets must stand with an angle of no more than 10 degrees from the vertical and fully supported to prevent bowing or falling.
• If storing sheets horizontally, stack the larger sheets at the bottom to prevent bowing.
• Acrylic glazing is not affected by standard environments or normal warehouse temperatures, and can withstand extreme temperatures of minus 30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) when shipping. Excessive temperatures are not recommended for long-term storage.

• Leave the protective film masking on the sheet when cutting.
• 3.0mm sheet can be cut with the same methods used to cut other acrylic or “plexi”, using a multi-material cutter “scribe and break” method. Score the sheet multiple times and then snap to break.
• Do NOT attempt to cut TruLife® Single Sided Anti-Reflective Acrylic with a laser. The extreme heat may cause crazing, which may lead to delamination of the coating.

• Place the acrylic on a surface clear of debris and lint particles.
• Spot-clean with a dry lint-free or micro-fiber cloth by wiping in a soft, circular motion.
• Fragrance free, dye free mild dish detergent and distilled water solution may be used if dry cleaning is not effective.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the non-coated surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.
• Do NOT use an acrylic cleaner or polishing agent. Do NOT try to hand polish or buff scratches in this product as it may cause damage to the coating.
• For removal of all traces of protective film adhesive residue:  Mix a couple drops of fragrance free, dye free mild dish detergent with distilled water.  Use on micro-fiber cloth to clean surface of glazing.  Rinse with distilled water to ensure removal of any detergent residue and dry off with second cloth.

• 2 Micro-fiber cloths – one for wet cleaning, one for drying. If micro-fiber cloths need to be laundered, do not use fabric softener.
• Isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
• Distilled water.
• Gloves.

• Do not apply solutions directly to the glazing. Spraying solutions on to a microfiber cloth will help control the liquid amount and application, reducing the risk of damaging the artwork.
• Dry quickly with a second cloth to help reduce the chances of smearing.
• Do not allow solutions to seep into edges of acrylic, as this may cause crazing (and obviously risk damaging art work).
• We highly recommend the use of distilled water for all solutions. Distilled water will not leave residues behind and offers a cleaner, clearer, result.
• Microfiber cloths clean 50% better than comparable cotton towels and reduce the risk of scratching acrylic.
• Be sure cloths are clean and free of debris to reduce the risk of abrasion or scratching.
• Wear reusable or disposable gloves for routine cleaning and disinfection.

The chemical resistance of acrylic products depends on the concentration of the disinfectant, contact time, temperature of the solution and glazing, and the stress level of the material.  Repeated and/or extended chemical exposures, heat, elevated stress or any combination of these conditions could degrade the acrylic or its chemical resistance. Therefore, it is imperative that the acrylic be inspected routinely for chemical attack and overall degradation, and replaced as needed.

Optium Acrylic®, Optium Museum Acrylic®, UltraVue® Glass, UltraVue® Laminated Glass, and Museum Glass® have been tested for solubility using standard MIL-C-48497.  The coatings show no deterioration in Distilled Water, Saline Solution (170gm of NaCl per 3.8 liters of water), Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, or Isopropyl Alcohol.

For acrylic products other than Optium or Optium Museum Acrylic, do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer.

Brillianize and other acrylic cleaners with polishing agents should not be used on Optium, Optium Museum Acrylic, TruLife Acrylic, Reflection Control® Acrylic, and Conservation Reflection Control® Acrylic as they may cause damage.

Tru Vue has prepared these guidelines as a service to our customers, based on available information from public health authorities and our own internal knowledge of our acrylic products. Even if the sanitizing methods described are fully and correctly implemented, we cannot guarantee that they will be effective to prevent the transmission of any disease or infectious agent. Tru Vue makes no warranty or representation regarding the quality, currency, accuracy, or reliability of any information regarding appropriate infection control practices.