PolyCarbonate

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Lexan
gptkb:Calibre
gptkb:Panlite
Makrolon
gptkbp:canBe machined
extruded
injection molded
colored with dyes
thermoformed
gptkbp:category engineering plastics
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C15H16O2)n
gptkbp:color colorless
gptkbp:degradedBy UV light
gptkbp:density 1.2 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy Hermann Schnell
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1953
gptkbp:environmentalImpact BPA leaching
gptkbp:flammability slow burning
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PolyCarbonate
gptkbp:meltingPoint about 155°C
gptkbp:monomer gptkb:bisphenol_A
phosgene
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Bayer
gptkb:Teijin
gptkb:SABIC
gptkb:Covestro
gptkbp:property lightweight
transparency
thermally stable
high impact resistance
can be easily molded
gptkbp:resistantTo heat
impact
UV radiation
aromatic hydrocarbons
alkalis
some chemicals
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:usedFor personal protective equipment
construction materials
electronic components
medical devices
automotive components
optical discs
eyeglass lenses
greenhouse panels
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polymaker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8