Polycarbonate CAS#25037-45-0
Wide Temperature Range: Polycarbonate performs well across a broad temperature range, from -60°C to 120°C, with high heat distortion and thermal decomposition temperatures above 310°C.
High Thermal Stability: With a heat distortion temperature of 130-140°C and a glass transition temperature of 149°C, polycarbonate exhibits excellent thermal stability.
Excellent Light Transmittance: Polycarbonate boasts a light transmittance of 85% to 90%, allowing it to be used in applications requiring high clarity.
Good Colorability: Polycarbonate can be easily molded into nearly colorless, transparent products, offering excellent colorability for various applications.
Polycarbonate is a high-performance engineering plastic, capable of withstanding temperatures from -60°C to 120°C over extended periods. It has a heat distortion temperature between 130°C and 140°C, a glass transition temperature of 149°C, and a thermal decomposition temperature exceeding 310°C. This material typically allows light transmittance of 85% to 90%, and can be processed into nearly transparent and colorless products, offering excellent colorability.
Product Name: | Polycarbonate |
Synonyms: | POLYCARBONATE STANDARD 50'000 FOR GPC;POLY(BISPHENOL A CARBONATE), MELT INDEX 7;POLYCARBONATE RESIN, SECONDARY STANDARD;POLYCARBONATE STANDARD 6'800, FOR GPC;POLYCARBONATE STANDARD 326, FOR GPC;POLYCARBONATE RESIN, SECONDARY STANDARD, MOLECULAR WEIGHT SERIES;POLYCARBONATE STANDARD 3'860 FOR GPC;POLYCARBONATE STANDARD 30'600, FOR GPC |
CAS: | 25037-45-0 |
MF: | C16H18O5 |
MW: | 290.32 |
EINECS: | |
Product Categories: | Carbonates;Hydrophobic Polymers;Polymer Science;Alphabetic;Organic SolubleAlphabetic;Polymer Standards;Polymer Standards Kits;P;POLB - POLYMaterials Science;Polymer Molecular Weight Standards;Reference/Calibration Standards;Polymers;Bioactive Small Molecules;Cell Biology;Hydrophobic Polymers;Materials Science;Polymer Science |
Mol File: | 25037-45-0.mol |
Polycarbonate Chemical Properties
Melting point | 220~230℃ |
density | 1.2 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | n20/D 1.586 |
solubility | chlorinated solvents: soluble |
form | tubes |
color | clear |
Dielectric constant | 2.9(Ambient) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Carbonic acid, polymer with 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[phenol] (25037-45-0) |
Polycarbonates are widely utilized plastics in modern industry, known for their excellent temperature and impact resistance. This material is especially well-suited for conventional fabrication methods, such as injection molding, extrusion into tubes or cylinders, and thermoforming.




