KYOWAGLAS-XA™

KYOWAGLAS-XA™ is a transparent acrylic resin board chemically bonded with lead compounds, and is the world's first radiation shielding material developed by Kuraray Co.

It is characterized by its high radiation shielding performance and ease of handling, and is used mainly in medical applications, but also in the nuclear power industry and in scientific instruments.

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Features

Wide variety of types

The lead equivalent is available from 0.3 mmPb to a maximum of 3.0 mmPb, allowing you to choose the lead equivalent that best suits your application.

Processability

Machining (cutting, drilling, etc.), bending, and adhesive processing are available.

Transparency

Excellent transparency.

Specifications

Type	Lead equivalent (mmPb)	Total light transmittance (%)	Board thickness (mm)	Maximum dimension (mm)
H-8	0.3 or more	80 or more	8.5±0.7	1830 x 2440
H-12	0.5 or more	75 or more	12.0±1.0	1830 x 2440
H-18	0.8 or more	70 or more	18.5±1.2	1830 x 2440
H-22	1.0 or more	65 or more	23.5±1.5	1830 x 2440
H-35	1.5 or more	75 or more	35.0±2.0	1830 x 2440
H-46	2.0 or more	70 or more	46.5±2.5	1830 x 2440
H-70	3.0 or more	65 or more	70.0±3.0	1220×2440

Applications

Medical Field

Taking advantage of its radiation shielding properties, it is used in protective products (medical equipment) that protect medical personnel from radiation exposure and in components for X-ray equipment.

Radiation Protection Products

Mobile barriers for radiation protection

Fixed barriers for radiation protection

Backscattered ray protective shield

Backscattered ray protective shield to be attached to portable dental X-ray equipment.

Nuclear field Glove box

KYOWAGLAS-XA™ Application Image; Adopted for front panels for glove boxes at nuclear facilities.

KYOWAGLAS-XA™ is used in front panels for glove boxes at nuclear facilities, taking advantage of its transparency and workability, which are also characteristics of KYOWAGLAS-XA™.