Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate) (PC)
polymerPoly(Bisphenol A carbonate), commonly known as polycarbonate (PC), is an engineering thermoplastic polymer valued for its combination of optical clarity, impact resistance, and dimensional stability. It is widely used in applications requiring transparent or translucent components that must withstand mechanical stress, environmental exposure, or repeated thermal cycling, including automotive glazing, protective equipment, medical devices, and consumer electronics housings. Engineers select PC when impact strength and optical properties are critical and where alternatives like acrylic lack toughness or where glass introduces brittleness and weight penalties.
automotive window glazingprotective eyewear and shieldsmedical device housingselectronics enclosurestransparent safety componentsoptical lenses and light fixtures
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | K | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.