Plastic Industry Terms
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| Term | Definition |
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| Polycarbonate |
Polycarbonates are strong, stiff, hard, tough, transparent engineering thermoplastics that can maintain rigidity up to 140oC and toughness down to -20°C or special grades even lower. Properties of polycarbonate plastic are toughness, dimensional stability, optical clarity, high heat resistance and excellent electrical resistance. Because of these attributes, polycarbonate is used in a wide variety of common products including digital media (e.g. CDs, DVDs), electronic equipment, automobiles, construction glazing, sports safety equipment and medical devices. Some popular tradenames for polycarbonate are Lexan (SABIC), Calibre (DOW), Makrolon (Bayer), and Makrolife (Arlaplast). |