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Varia Technical Data Sheet
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Varia Technical Data Sheet Varia Ecoresin is what you make of it. These resin panels provide the utmost of aesthetic control; select the color, interlayer, pattern, texture, and finish to fulfill your vision and meet your specifications. See what happens when high design meets total freedom.

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Varia Technical Data Sheet Product Description 3form Varia Ecoresin is a dynamic interlayer system with design possibilities as diverse as your imagination. By allowing you to custom-select the color, pattern, texture, interlayer and finish of your material, Varia Ecoresin transforms into the perfect medium for your architectural application. Varia Ecoresin can be also specified for vertical applications in exterior environments. An award-winning 3form product, Varia Ecoresin has the added benefit of being made from a specially-formulated co-polyester resin that combines performance with...

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Varia Technical Data Sheet • Patent - A high gloss finish with highest light transmittance • Patina - A non-glare finish with smooth appearance • Sandstone - A more durable finish with a subtle texture • Stucco - A durable finish with a pebbled texture • Supermatte - A frosted matte finish for maximum light diffusion Dichroic only offered in Sandstone and Supermatte finishes, but can be ordered with the SFX Frost applied finish Besides the standard finishes 3form offers a range of tactile and authentic looking finishes such us: • Grid – a finish with rough textile appearance • Velvet – a...

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Varia Technical Data Sheet FLATNESS TOLERANCE Varia Ecoresin panels shall not have distortion in the form of a wrinkle, twist or scallop along the perimeter of the sheet. Overall warp extending across the sheet is permitted to a maximum of 7.14 mm ( 9/32") for each 1219mm (48") or fraction thereof. Panel is to be measured when laying horizontally under its own weight on a flat continuous surface. Specifications FLAMMABILITY & SMOKE TEST RESULTS Varia Ecoresin panels ( a polyester-based material), have been independently tested according the test methods/extended application rules of EN...

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^form Varia Technical Data Sheet 3form Dichroic is not to be used for exterior applications. 3form Varia ecoresin ,.. Color Stability ™ ^™ eCoreSin XT Liqht Transmission (Xenon Arc Accelerated Exposure) H Unprotected COLOR STABILITY The above chart illustrates the effectiveness of the UV stabilizers incorporated into 3form Varia Ecoresin panels. Following 4,000 kJ of exposure (representing approximately 5 years outdoor Florida exposure), the 3form Varia Ecoresin exhibits excellent performance and maintains consitent light transmission. USAGE LIMITATIONS 3form Varia Ecoresin is not intended...

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Varia Technical Data Sheet If you have additional questions or concerns regarding edge sealing of 3form products please contact the 3form Technical Sales Support. DEFLECTION 3form Varia will exhibit different amounts of deflection given a variety of factors: fastening techniques, loads, gauges and panel dimensions to list a few. Your 3form Representative can assist you with general deflection guidelines for your application. You may also consult the Varia Deflection Charts technical paper (www.3form.eu). If your application has specific engineering requirements, please contact the 3form...

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^form Varia Technical Data Sheet Selected Mechanical and Physical Properties for 3form Varia Ecoresin For more information please visit www.3form.eu or email info@3form.eu or call +31 (0) 88 336 576 00

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^form Varia Technical Data Sheet For more information please visit www.3form.eu or email info@3form.eu or call +31 (0) 88 336 576 00

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Varia Technical Data Sheet As a matter of comparison, the following tables demonstrate various STC values for typical communication cases and other common construction materials. STC PRIVACY NORMAL SPEECH – EASILY UNDERSTOOD NORMAL SPEECH – AUDIBLE, BUT UNINTELLIGIBLE LOUD SPEECH – UNDERSTOOD LOUD SPEECH – AUDIBLE, BUT UNINTELLIGIBLE LOUD SPEECH – BARELY AUDIBLE SHOUTING – BARELY AUDIBLE SHOUTING – NOT AUDIBLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL HOLLOW-METAL DOOR WITHOUT SEALS SOLID WOOD DOOR WITHOUT SEALS 6 mm (1/4") PLATE GLASS 12 mm (1/2") PLATE GLASS 12 mm (1/2") DRYWALL ON WOOD STUDS, BOTH SIDES 100...

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Varia Technical Data Sheet Fabrication Stresses generated from sanding, grinding, drilling, polishing, machining, sawing and/or forming (hot or cold). Exposure Exposure duration, stresses imparted during the application life-cycle due to loads, temperature changes, heat, environments, etc. Application of chemicals Application from contact, rubbing, wiping, spraying, soaking, etc. Also having an affect is the relative concentration of the chemical in question. The following data is based on complete immersion of Varia Ecoresin in the chemical or reagent shown. Samples remained immersed and...

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Varia Technical Data Sheet Nitric Acid, 10% Oleic Acid, 83% Penetrating Oil, Liquid Wrench #1 Silicone Spray Lubricant Sodium Carbonate, 2% Sodium Chloride, 10% Sodium Hydroxide, 10% Sulfuric Acid, conc. Sulfuric Acid, 30% Toluene Transmission Fluid, Auto Nitric Acid, 40% Olive Oil Phenol, 5% Soap Solution, 1% Sodium Carbonate, 20% Sodium Hydroxide, 1% Sodium Hypochlorite, 3.5% Sulfuric Acid, 3% Tapping Oil Transformer Oil Turpentine Cleaning Instructions 3form Varia Ecoresin, like all thermoplastic resin materials, should be cleaned periodically. A regular, seasonal cleaning program will...

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Varia Technical Data Sheet DO NOT: • Concentrate spray in single position • Use more than 100bar (1,500 psi) pressure • Position pressure nozzle closer than 203 mm (8") from panel • Proceed with pressure washing if test piece shows detrimental effects to panel • Pressure wash Varia Ecoresin panels that have been painted or coated to maintain coating integrity. • Pressure wash Varia Ecoresin panels with sealed edges to ensure edge seals remain in tact If debris or dirt is not removed by pressure washing attempt to clean with manual procedures described in preceding section. IMPORTANT If a...

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