This product is cast from ADC monomer ( allyl diglycol carbonate ) and has a series of properties, which makes it ideal for the production of filter windows and fascia panels. This material is equivalent to CR39.
Properties include:
- Less than half the weight of glass
- Bright surfaces and light transmissions close to optical glass
- Refractive index close to that of crown glass
- High impact strength
- Remarkable abrasion resistance ( approximately 20 times that of acrylic )
- Resistance to pitting from hot metal sparks, 30 – 40 times higher than glass and other plastics
- Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and to all solvents including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
- Easy surface dying
- Better scratch resistance than hard coated plastics
- Resistance to distortion by temperatures up to 130 ° C, a temperature at which acrylic resins are melted
- U.V. absorbers can be added to help protect LCD displays in strong sunlight
Allyl carbonate can be cast from 1 mm thick upwards
