WHAT IS PC ?

Polycarbonate (PC) plastics are a naturally transparent amorphous thermoplastic. Although they are made commercially available in a variety of colors (perhaps translucent and perhaps not), the raw material allows for the internal transmission of light nearly in the same capacity as glass.

WHAT ARE PROPERTIES OF PC PLASTIC?

• PC is durable, has high impact strength, and is exceptionally clear.

• Have densities between 1.20 – 1.22 g/cm3.

• Polycarbonate is naturally transparent with the ability to transmit light nearly that of glass.

• It has high strength, toughness, heat resistance, and excellent dimensional and color stability.

• It has fair chemical resistance but is attacked by many organic solvents.

• It is fairly expensive compared to other plastics.

• Flame-retardants can be added to polycarbonate without significant loss of properties.

• Glass fibers can be added to polycarbonate to significantly increase tensile strength, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and heat deflection temperature. Doing so will cause a decrease in the impact strength and tensile elongation.

PC Application

Polycarbonate is an incredibly useful plastic for applications requiring transparency and high impact resistance. It is a lighter alternative to glass and a natural UV filter, so it is often used in eyewear.

• Data storage including, CDs, DVDs, blu-ray discs, etc.

• Lenses including sunglasses, prescription glasses, automotive headlamps, riot shields, instrument panels, etc…

• PC is derived from bisphenol A (BPA) and is no longer used in food applications

• Electrical and telecommunications hardware

• Construction materials such as dome lights, sound walls, etc.

• Automotive, aircraft, and security components

• Medical applications

PRODUCT CODES

• WANHUA PC A1073 / A1107 / A1105 / FR2820T

• CHIMEI PC 110

• SABIC PC 1000R / 0703R / 1003R