Optium Museum Acrylic®

The virtually invisible acrylic that performs like glass and is trusted by the world’s most renowned museums is now available in four smaller, single-sheet sizes starting at 16×20 (405mm x 510mm) up to 32×40 (815 x 1015mm). Smaller sizes offer more framing choices at affordable price points to fulfill growing demand from the framing and design communities. These new sizes are now available through our worldwide network of authorized distributors.

Custom framers, learn more about our new, smaller, single-sheet sizes here.

99% UV Protection
Abrasion Resistance
Anti-Reflective
Anti-Static
Shatter Resistance & Safety

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Size of 3MM Single Sheets

16″ X 20″
20″ X 24″
24″ X 32″
32″ X 40″
36″ X 48″
40″ X 60″
48″ X 96″

Custom Framing Project Size

16″ X 20″ and under
16″ X 21″ – 20″ X 24″
21″ X 24″ – 24″ X 32″
24″ X 33″ – 32″ X 40″
32″ X 41″ – 36″ X 48″
36″ X 49″ – 40″ X 60″
40″ X 61″ – 48″ X 96″

With single sheets you buy
only what you need
Smaller sizes reduce need
for fabrication and offcuts
More economical than
purchasing a full box
Eliminates confusion
with easier pricing

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Features

Virtually eliminates reflections
Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
Optimal light transmission protects and brightens colors
Anti-static protection that immediately dissipates static
Durable hard coat protects against scratches
Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork
Cleans like glass – easy to clean with common household glass cleaners. No special acrylic cleaners needed.
Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence

Applications

Framing or display cases for cultural heritage and fine art collections
High volume work – anti-static properties cut down on cleaning and fabrication time
Static sensitive materials including textiles, charcoals, pastels, fragile surfaces, featherwork and lightweight papers
Oversized works, structurally sensitive frames, and / or when glass is too heavy
Irreplaceable works of art
Shadowboxes for displaying objects, including family heirlooms or personal mementos
Works that travel, high traffic areas, and public event spaces where safety is a concern

Individual Tests

Passes Photographic Activity Test (PAT) ISO 18916
Meets ISO 18902 section 3.9
Surface Resistivity < 1.0E+12 Ohms/square tested by Fowler Associates at 73ºF for 48 hours at 100 volts
Static Decay = 0.01 seconds per Federal Test Method Standard No. 101C, Test Method Number 4046
Passes Oddy Test
Passes Humidity Resistance MIL-C-48497A para 4.5.3.2
Passes RoHS Compliance ASTM B117-03
Passes Corrosion Resistance (Salt Fog) ASTM B117-03 & B368-03 & B368-97
Passes Coating Adhesion (Snap Tape) MIL-C-48497A para 4.5.3.1
Passes Solubility MIL-C-48497A
Accelerated Aging 2000 hours (~100 years) of Q-sun Xenon Arc Testing at exposure intensity of 100,000 lux properties remain unchanged

Certifications

Conservation Grade Protection
ISO 18902 Photo Safe
Safe for Friable Materials

Technical Info

Substrate: Abrasion Resistant UV Filter Acrylic
Coating: Double-Sided Anti-Reflective
Thickness: 3.0mm, 4.5mm and 6.0mm /.118″, .177″ and .237″
Maximum Size: 72″ x 120″ / 1830mm x 3050mm
Reflection: <1.6% (double sided)
Transmission: >98% (total)
UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays

Resources

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