C/S Acrovyn^® Performance

Impact Resistance

C/S Acrovyn products have been tested in accordance with ASTM D4226-95 to evaluate their impact resistance to various loads at a range of speeds.

Profile being subjected to an equivalent force of 250kg at 5km/hour		Profile being subjected to an equivalent force of 250kg at 2.5km/hour

Fire Rating

Acrovyn Sheets comply with the requirements for Class 1 surface spread of flame, with a Class 0 designated surface as defined in Appendix A of Approved Document B (Fire Safety) - Volume 2, to the Building Regulations 2000 (2006 Edition) and as tested to
BS 476-6: 1989 and BS 476-7: 1997.

Chemical, Fungal and Bacterial Resistance

Acrovyn is resistant to bacteria and mould growth. Tests carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 846:1997 show no bacterial or fungal growth on Acrovyn samples (report no. PRA 07/016A).

Acrovyn is also formulated to resist most commonly used chemical solutions and has been tested in accordance with BS 2782:Part 8, method 830a:1999, BS EN ISO 175:2001.

Thermal Performance

Acrovyn will, like most materials, expand and contract with changes in temperature, in the order of 0.07mm/m for every one degree Celsius rise or fall.
It is important to allow for this at sheet edges, joint positions etc., when adhering the sheeting or when butting long lengths of profiles. Please contact our Customer Service Team for more information on thermal movements.

Standards and Legislation

COSHH Regulations
Construction Specialties (UK) Limited comply with the statutory requirement for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). MSD Sheets are available upon request.

BS 8300:2009 and Approved Document M
Approved Document M requires a difference of at least 30 points Light Reflectance Values (LVR) between adjacent surfaces in order to meet the requirement of colour contrast and allow visually impaired people to differentiate between doors, walls, floors and ceilings.

C/S Acrovyn’s extensive colour palette assists in achieving these requirements and Light Reflectance Values for each of the colours are available from our Customer Service team.

C/S Acrovyn range includes Approved Document M compliant handrails on stainless steel brackets. A choice of handrail finishes is available, including timber, through-colour Acrovyn and stainless steel.

Useful Links:

BSi Reference to standard
BS 8300:2009

Government Planning Portal - Approved Document M

Sustainability Statement

C/S Acrovyn is a homogenous, flame retardant and impact resisting material which is particularly suitable for providing all levels of wall and door protection.
The hallmark pebblette finish is distinctive and provides enough depth to assist in masking small abrasive marks, whilst remaining shallow enough to facilitate easy cleaning.
C/S Acrovyn is a robust material capable of withstanding repeated impact for many years, thereby ensuring that the lifecycle is maximised.
C/S Acrovyn is an unplasticised, lead free product and is manufactured with no waste, as virgin product can be reformed. There are no ingredients in C/S Acrovyn which are hazardous, and it is not classified as being a dangerous preparation according to EC Directive 88/379.