LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 Polycarbonate Sheet

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 is designed for demanding clear glazing applications where standard polycarbonate may scratch too easily. It combines excellent optical clarity with high impact strength, abrasion resistance, UV resistance and long-term outdoor performance. The sheet is commonly used in stores, schools, public buildings, bus shelters, machine guards, transport shelters and other high-traffic areas where vandal resistance, safety and visibility are important.
The MR10 grade is particularly suited to applications requiring a balance of transparency, safety and durability. Its graffiti-resistant surface allows restoration to a like-new condition when cleaned correctly, while the polycarbonate core provides superior impact performance compared with glass or acrylic.

About Polyvantis

Polyvantis was formed through the combination of Röhm’s Acrylic Products business and SABIC’s Functional Forms business, bringing together advanced acrylic and polycarbonate film and sheet expertise under one global supplier. The company supplies high-performance sheet and film products for building and construction, transportation, aviation, electrical, electronics, automotive, healthcare, safety, security and industrial markets.

Polycarbonate sheet products are sold globally under the LEXAN™ Film & Sheet trademark, owned by SABIC or its affiliates.

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 Polycarbonate Sheet

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 is designed for demanding clear glazing applications where standard polycarbonate may scratch too easily. It combines excellent optical clarity with high impact strength, abrasion resistance, UV resistance and long-term outdoor performance.

The sheet is commonly used in stores, schools, public buildings, bus shelters, machine guards, transport shelters and other high-traffic areas where vandal resistance, safety and visibility are important.

The MR10 grade is particularly suited to applications requiring a balance of transparency, safety and durability. Its graffiti-resistant surface allows restoration to a like-new condition when cleaned correctly, while the polycarbonate core provides superior impact performance compared with glass or acrylic.

Technology Used

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 uses MARGARD™ hard-coat technology. This is a proprietary abrasion-resistant and UV-resistant surface coating applied to both sides of the polycarbonate sheet. The technology allows MR10 to retain the toughness and impact strength of LEXAN™ polycarbonate while improving surface durability close to glass performance.

The hard coating also improves resistance to scratching, weathering, chemicals and graffiti, making the sheet suitable for high-contact public-facing glazing applications.

Because of this hard-coated surface, MR10 is recommended for flat transparent applications. It is not suitable for cold forming, and paints, adhesives or other materials generally do not adhere well to the coated surface.

Key Features & Common Applications

Certification & Compliance

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 has the following listed compliance references in the product datasheet:

• UL 972 — Listed as a burglary-resisting glazing material
• CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category I and II — Architectural safety glazing impact standard
• Class CC1 Approved Plastic — Highest rating listed under model building code light-transmitting plastic requirements
• ASTM D1044 / ANSI Z26.1 — Abrasion resistance testing reference
• ANSI Z26.1 Chemical Resistance — Datasheet notes a pass result
• UL File Number E539257

Important Note: Certification depends on sheet thickness, installation method, framing system and project requirement. For Australian building projects, final compliance should be confirmed with the project certifier, engineer or relevant authority before installation.

Fire Properties

Custom Cut-to-Size & Fabrication

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 can be supplied as full sheets or custom cut-to-size panels. Suitable fabrication options include cutting, CNC routing, drilling, slotting and edge finishing.

Because the hard coating is designed for flat glazing, cold bending and thermoforming are not recommended unless specifically approved by the manufacturer.

Warranty

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 is backed by a 10-year limited warranty against yellowing, abrasion resistance loss, breakage, loss of light transmission and coating failure, subject to manufacturer warranty terms, correct installation, cleaning and maintenance.

Samples

Samples are available on request for clarity, coating performance, colour tint, thickness selection and project review.