Optium Museum Acrylic Facts

It is no coincidence that Tru Vue's Optium Museum Acrylic® finds itself being used in some of the most demanding and delicate glazing applications around the world. Not only does this acrylic sheet offer 99% UV Blockage to protect the most sensitive pieces, it also is Anti-Reflective, has an Abrasion Resistant hard coat, and is Anti-Static. If you have a nice piece of artwork you want to protect, look no further than Tru Vue Acrylic Sheets.

  • 99% UV Protection
    • Superior UV protection to preserve fragile works and other items from being harmed by UV rays.
  • Anti-Reflective
    • Allows limited reflection for optimal viewing.
  • Abrasion Resistant
    •  Hard coat helps prevent minor scratches from transit as well as highly trafficked areas.
  • Anti-Static
    • Ideal for charcoal and pastel applications, as well as reducing dust accumulation on the surface.

TruVue Optium Diagram

Additional Features & Benefits of Optium Museum Acrylic®

  • Boasts >98% light transmission for excellent clarity.
  • At half the weight of glass, the Optium Museum Acrylic® is a great choice for large applications.
  • Easier to clean than standard UVF acrylic.
  • Available in various gauges and sheet sizes.
  • Excellent shatter resistance

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Picasso TruVue Optium Acrylic

Testing & Certifications

Individual Tests

  • Passes Photographic Activity Test (PAT) ISO 18916
  • Meets ISO 18902 section 3.9
  • <1.0E+12 Surface Resistivity (Ohms/square
  • Passes Outgassing 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

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