Typical applications for transparent grades

Two of polycarbonate s premier attributes are toughness and transparency. There are relatively few polymers (or other materials) that offer both of these properties—especially when combined with other polycarbonate attributes such as lightweight strength and high levels of impact resistance. Applications where this combination of properties is required include 

Another property combination offered by polycarbonate is transparency with inherent, nonhalogenated flame retardancy. There are many applications where it is desirable to be able to see electrical connections, or where transparency helps make an application less obtrusive, such as telephone connector jacks. Still other applications exist where it is beneficial to have a window in an enclosure to be able to observe what is happening inside a device. Especially in applications 

Still another important area of use for transparent polycarbonates is in food-contact apphcations. This category shares similarities with the medical market in that it requires agency approvals and has restrictions on 

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