POLYCARBONATE
Available in: semi gloss clear Has high resistance to temperature Will soften at 290 degrees F. Although inhibited against ultra violet rays will discolor slightly and become darker over time. Has extremely high shock resistance.
Please note: Clear polycarbonate is rotationally molded and has a very tiny distribution of bubbles within the material. It is not considered "optically clear" but in its application on lamp posts appears clear.
POLYETHYLENE
Available in matte-white Extremely shock resistant Highly resistant to most corrosive atmospheric conditions.
ACRYLIC
Acrylic is a clear plastic that resembles glass Acrylic is only half as heavy as glass If taken care of acrylic remains new looking regardless of age Acrylic 's transparency rate is 93% making acrylic the clearest material known Scratches can be easily buffed out of acrylic
For all of its advantages, there are two disadvantages of acrylic: it is more expensive than glass, and if exposed to direct flame it will melt and eventually burn.
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