Creating a Future of Limitless Possibilities

"Panlite" is a polycarbonate resin which was first commercialized by Teijin chemicals in Japan. Since its introduction, Teijin Chemicals has dedicated itself to a continual improvement of quality and development of applications utilizing "Panlite", enjoying numerous successes. Through these tireless efforts, "Panlite" has become widely accepted as one of the world's premier engineering plastics.

Teijin Chemicals' pioneering spirit continues today, with our products widely used in fields ranging from precision machinery to housewares, from the automotive industry to advanced medical equipment. Panlite's remarkable collection of qualities such as heat resistance, dimension stability, impact strength and transparency make it an ideal choice to meet a variety of product needs. Our customers can rest assured that the superior quality for which Teijin products are known will always be the cornerstone of our company's approach to business.

"Panlite" is a thermoplastic resin having the following molecular structure, and is an ideal material for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, etc.

Panlite Sheet Features

Impact Resistance

Panlite Sheet has the highest level of strength of any plastic-three hundred times stronger than glass of the same thickness, 30 times tougher than PMMA sheet. Whether called upon to absorb hammer strikes or falling rocks, Panlite's exceptional impact resistance makes it an ideal high-tech material.

Material Conformity

Panlite Sheet can be easily cut and drilled using regular factory tools. Complicated designs with many curved surfaces, thermobending, vacuum bending and cold forming are all possible.

Weatherability

Panlite Sheet has proven itself under extremes of heat and cold. Even after long term outdoor exposure it retains its strength and excellent surface appearance.

Flame Resistance

Panlite Sheet and Film have passed the UL94 combustibility tests conducted for 94VTM and 94V-2. Also, Panlite has a high oxgen index (O.I.) of over 25%, making it difficult to burn.

Lightweight

Weighing half as much as glass of the same thickness, Panlite Sheet's ease of use makes it an excellent construction material.

Transparency

Panlite Sheet, with a light transmittance level above 85% (clear sheet type), boasts the same transparency and surface luster as glass.

(Optical property)

Temperature Resistance

Outstanding performance even under extremes of heat and cold. Practically no damage occurs to Panlite Sheet between -40°C and +125°C, giving the user an extraordinary range of options.

Thermal Conductivity

Panlite Sheet, with one-fourth the thermal conductivity of glass, effectively saves energy by storing both hot and cold temperatures due to its low heat radiation.

Electrical Insulating

Panlite Sheet has the strongest electrical insulating property of all plastics, with its widest applications seen in the electric and electronics industry.

Volume resistivity	: 3 x 10 16 ohm.cm
Dielectric breakdown voltage	: 40kV/mm
Dielectric constant	: 2.90 ~ 2.95

Dimensional Stability

Panlite Sheet dimensional stability is proven by its low degree of creep.

Sanitary Qualities

Panlite Sheet has passed the general standard "Synthetic Resin Instruments and Container Package" tests as developed under the Food Hygiene Law (Notification No. 20 of Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1982), and is safe for use around food.

Tested Items	Results
Pb	Acceptable
Cd	Acceptable
Heavy metal	Acceptable
Potassium Permanganate consumption	Acceptable

Noise Reduction

Panlite effectively muffles high frequency noise, and is useful in combating noise pollution in areas where this problem exists.

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