Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate – What’s the Difference? Acrylic (PMMA) and Polycarbonate (PC) are two of the most widely used transparent engineering plastics. While they are often used in similar applications, such as panels, displays, and glazing, their material properties and performance differ significantly. Here’s a side-by-side comparison to help clarify the key distinctions. Impact Resistance Polycarbonate is extremely impact-resistant—about 250 times stronger than glass. It is often used in bullet-resistant glazing and industrial safety products. Acrylic is less impact-resistant (about 10–20 times stronger than glass) but still suitable for most indoor and outdoor applications where extreme durability is not required. …

Contents1 What is Polycarbonate Film (PC Film)?2 Wavelock Advanced Technology – “ShineTech® PC Film”3 Sumika Acrylic Sales – “TECHNOROI® PC Film”4 AGC Inc. – “Carboglass® Film”5 Teijin Limited – “Panlite® Film” & “PureAce®”6 Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. – “Polyca Ace® Agricultural Film”7 SABIC – “LEXAN™ Film”8 Covestro – “Makrofol®” & “Bayfol®” What is Polycarbonate Film (PC Film)? Polycarbonate (PC) film is a thin film extruded from polycarbonate plastic. Known for its high impact resistance even at -40 °C, excellent optical clarity, and superior heat resistance, PC is a leading engineering plastic. It’s widely used in electronics, displays, automotive interiors, optics, and construction …

Contents1 What is an Acrylic Sheet?2 Mitsubishi Chemical – “ACRYLITE”3 Kuraray – “PARAGLASS” & “KOMOGLAS”4 Sumika Acrylic – “SUMIPEX”5 Nitto Jushi Kogyo – “CLAREX” & “FANTAREX” What is an Acrylic Sheet? Acrylic sheets (PMMA) are clear, hard plastic sheets made by extrusion or casting, with thicknesses typically ranging from 0.5 mm to 30 mm. Used as a substitute for glass in various applications — from safety windows and skylights to signage and aircraft canopies. Mitsubishi Chemical – “ACRYLITE” “ACRYLITE” is Mitsubishi Chemical’s brand of acrylic sheets, based on proprietary continuous cast technology since 1971. Widely used for industrial, architectural, and …

What is PMMA Pellet (Acrylic Resin Pellet)? PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate resin), also known as acrylic resin, is a general-purpose resin with excellent transparency, flexural strength, weather resistance, and processability. PMMA pellets are primarily used in molded products such as automotive lamps, optical lenses, and household goods, as well as processed products like acrylic films and sheets. Please select a manufacturer or product of PMMA pellets from the list below. *Order of listing is random. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation “Acrypet” “Acrypet” is the trademarked polymethyl methacrylate resin molding material from Mitsubishi Chemical, a global leader in MMA monomer production using the world’s …

— Latest Trends in the Global Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market — As of June 2025, the global PET resin market is experiencing two notable trends: a stable pricing environment and an expanding demand for recycled materials. Both virgin PET (pellets) and recycled PET (rPET) are seeing strengthened supply capabilities, reflecting growing efforts toward building a circular economy. Based on domestic and international market data, the association has summarized the current PET resin market trends for 2025 as follows: ■ Virgin PET Pellet Price Trends Currently, trading prices for bottle-grade virgin PET pellets in the Asian market are as follows: As …