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PC (Polycarbonate)

Polycarbonate

Brand: Sustanat® PC — Röchling / Paltuf® — Palram

Standards: ISO 7391, ASTM D3935

RoHS REACH

Overview

PC (Polycarbonate) is an optically clear engineering thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance — up to 250× stronger than glass. Used for machine guards, safety glazing, displays and structural glazing. Available in transparent, opal and coloured versions.

Technical Properties

Guideline values from manufacturer datasheet. Actual values may vary by grade and dimensions.

Property Value Unit
Density 1.20 g/cm³
Tensile Strength (Yield) 65 MPa
Elongation at Break 80 %
Tensile Modulus (E) 2300 MPa
Shore Hardness 82 Scale D
Service Temp. Long-term -40 … 115 °C
Service Temp. Short-term 140 °C
Water Absorption 0.2 %
Flammability (UL94) HB

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