Technical Data Sheet // ISO 7823 & ASTM D-4802
Acrylic (Plexiglas) & Foam Board Pvc
Material Specifications
These are the materials we fabricate in: cell-cast Plexiglas acrylic (also sold as Perspex) in clear, coloured and frosted finishes, and M-Foam rigid PVC foam board. Use this page to compare them — the South African colour palette, sheet thicknesses and technical data for light transmission, impact strength, heat and chemical resistance.
Plexiglas & Perspex Range
Three Finishes. One Cell-Cast Acrylic.
We fabricate in genuine cell-cast PMMA (Perspex / Plexiglas). Choose the finish that suits the product: crystal clear for display, coloured for branding, frosted for privacy and soft backlighting.
Clear Plexiglas
Crystal Clear sheet with 92.4% light transmission — brighter than standard glass (about 89%) at half the weight and many times the impact strength. The standard for display cases, vitrines, shelving and protective screens.
- Diamond-polished edges as standard
- Cuts with a clean, flame-bright laser edge
- 10-year outdoor UV non-yellowing warranty on cast sheet
- Sheets from 2 mm to 30 mm+
Coloured Plexiglas
Solid, translucent, fluorescent and mirror colours, through-dyed so the colour never wears off. Used for branded point-of-sale, signage, lettering and architectural accents. See the colour palette below.
- Opaque gloss colours, including black and white
- Translucent tints with 20% to 50% light transmission
- Fluorescent edge-glow and mirror finishes
- Custom colour matching in large quantities
Frosted Plexiglas
A velvety, matte satin surface that diffuses light, hides fingerprints and gives privacy while still letting light through. Ideal for backlit signs, light boxes, shelving, partitions and menu holders.
- Double-sided matte (Perspex Frost) or one-side satin
- Diffuses LED backlighting evenly
- Resists fingerprints and light scuffs
- Satin chamfered edges catch gallery lighting
Colour Palette
Coloured Plexiglas Available in South Africa
The primary colours below are the ones carried by South African Perspex stockists and offered through our workshop. Colours on screen are approximate — ask for a sample image before you decide.
Solid gloss colours
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow On request
- Green
- Blue
- Dark Blue
- Gloss Black
- Pure White
Translucent tints
- Amber
- Tinted Blue
- Tinted Green
- Smoked Grey
- Bronze
Fluorescent edge-glow
- Neon Green
- Vivid Orange
- Electric Pink
- Lemon
Mirror acrylic
- Silver
- Gold
- Rose Gold
Stock colours and thicknesses change with the supplier’s deliveries. Custom colours can be matched to a Pantone reference, usually in pallet quantities. Ask us for a sample or stock check.
PVC Foam Board
M-Foam Rigid PVC Foam Board
M-Foam is a closed-cell, opaque, lightweight PVC board — a waterproof, rot-proof alternative to MDF, wood and plywood. We use it for printed, branded floor and point-of-sale displays, and for shopfitting and furniture work.
Why M-Foam
Closed-cell structure that is waterproof and rot, mildew and insect proof — suited to bathrooms, kitchens, laboratories and other damp areas where MDF would swell.
Saws, routes and installs easily and holds screws well. Can be bonded with PVC cement.
White, opaque board that takes digital, silk-screen and UV printing, with gloss or matt PP lamination, oil varnish or spot UV. Custom graphics and 3D concept design.
It is opaque, so it cannot show what is inside.Heat and Temperature Sensitivity: PVC foam softens or warps at elevated temperatures. It should not be placed near high-heat sources, hot lighting, or unventilated direct-sun, metal backings (63c +)
M-Foam Sheet Sizes & Weights
| Thickness | Sheet size | Sheet weight |
|---|---|---|
| 6 mm | 2750 × 1220 mm | 14.09 kg |
| 12 mm | 2750 × 1220 mm | 28.18 kg |
| 16 mm | 2750 × 1220 mm | 37.58 kg |
| 22 mm | 2750 × 1220 mm | 51.67 kg |
Typical floor display about 420 × 350 × 1600 mm, fully customisable. No Minimum order; samples in about 7-10 days and bulk in about 10–15 days (confirmed in your quote).
Browse the M-Foam catalogueCare Guide
Looking After Acrylic
What is safe to use on Plexiglas, what to keep away from it, and how to clean and polish it so it stays clear.
Chemical Resistance Guidelines
Water, mild soaps, detergent solutions, dilute inorganic acids, dilute alkalis, paraffin, aliphatic hydrocarbons, atmospheric ozone, and UV weathering.
Dilute alcohols, mineral oils, concentrated acids, fats, bleaching agents. Prolonged contact may cause micro-crazing under mechanical load.
Acetone, ethyl acetate, benzene, thinner, chloroform, chlorinated solvents, pure alcohol, and ammoniated window cleaners. Will dissolve or craze the surface.
Cleaning & Optical Maintenance
Always flush loose abrasive grit with lukewarm water first. Use an ultra-soft microfibre cloth soaked in lukewarm water and mild dishwashing detergent. Never wipe dry acrylic — static attracts abrasive dust.
For display cases and high-touch retail units, we recommend specialised anti-static acrylic cleaners such as VuPlex or Novus #1, which repel dust charge and fill microscopic hairlines.
Minor surface scuffs can be polished out with fine aluminium oxide rouge (Novus #2 or #3). Laser-cut edges are self-polished; CNC edges undergo multi-stage flame or diamond buffing.
