CLAREX UV-Transmission Acrylic Filter (UVT, S-0)

Transmits ultraviolet light down to 260nm.

CLAREX UV-transmitting acrylic (UVT acrylic) is an optical-grade cast PMMA material designed to transmit ultraviolet light down to 260 nm. These UVT acrylic sheets are engineered for applications where standard acrylic cannot be used because it blocks UV wavelengths.

Standard acrylic contains UV inhibitors that intentionally block ultraviolet light below approximately 380 nm to prevent material degradation. In UV-transmitting acrylic, these inhibitors are removed, allowing ultraviolet transmission down to 260 nm. This formulation makes UVT acrylic sheet materials suitable for specialized optical, imaging, and curing applications that require direct UV exposure.

Because UV inhibitors are removed, UVT acrylic will yellow with prolonged exposure to high-intensity ultraviolet light. This behavior is inherent to all UV-transmitting acrylic materials and should be considered during material selection and system design. See notes below for additional details regarding UV exposure and coating options.

Benefits:

• Transmits ultraviolet (UV) light, approximately 80% transmission at 300 nm
• UV transmitting acrylic engineered specifically for ultraviolet applications
• Optical grade cast PMMA with excellent visual and optical clarity
• No double refraction or birefringence
• Available smooth surface or with an anti-glare texture
• Available scratch-resistant (see note below)
• Available with anti-reflective coating tuned for UV

CLAREX UVT acrylic sheets provide high optical performance for applications requiring controlled ultraviolet transmission while maintaining optical clarity.