Construction Skylights, tempered glass panels, bulletproof panels Electrical - electronic Computer cases, phone cases, sockets, insulating components Medical Medical equipment, syringes, laboratory equipment Automotive - industrial Car headlights, machine parts, windshields Household Water bottles, high-grade plastic boxes, unbreakable cups Optics CD/DVD discs, lenses, safety glasses, helmet glasses
Mechanical strength Very high, withstands impacts many times stronger than regular glass or plastic Transparency Almost completely transparent (~88-92%), similar to glass Heat resistance Good, working temperature up to 120 - 135°C, melting point about 230°C Insulation Excellent, suitable for making electronic components Chemical resistance Good with most dilute acids and mild solvents UV resistance Medium - need to be coated with UV protection if used outdoors for a long time Easy to process Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, vacuum forming, but requires much higher temperatures than other plastics
