PC — Polycarbonate
PC is a transparent engineering plastic with very high impact resistance, good heat deflection and high dimensional stability.
What is PC?
PC is a transparent engineering plastic with very high impact resistance, good heat deflection and high dimensional stability.
Typical properties
| Density | ~1.19–1.22 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strength | ~55–75 MPa |
| Impact resistance | very high |
| Heat deflection | often above 120 °C |
Typical applications
Protective coversLensesHousingsElectrical componentsAutomotive lightingSafety glazing
Industries
AutomotiveElectrical industryConstructionMedical technologyLightingConsumer goods
Processing
Injection moulding and extrusion. PC must be well dried — moisture causes hydrolysis and optical defects.
How NSB supplies PC
NSB Polymers trades PC in Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade and Stocklot qualities — sourced from 50+ producers and 200+ trading partners worldwide. Available lots change weekly.
Related materials
Typical guide values only. Actual density, tensile strength, MFI, heat deflection and processing behaviour vary by producer, additive package, reinforcement content, moisture, colour, recycled content and quality level (Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade, Stocklot). These values are not a specification and no guarantee of suitability for a specific application — binding are only written offers and agreed specifications. See our Note on product information.
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