Transparent Plastic Tables

Transparent plastic is lightweight, durable polymer materials with high light transmission, widely used in packaging, optics, and displays. Common types include PMMA (acrylic), PC (polycarbonate), and PET, offering clarity, impact resistance, and versatility. They replace glass in many applications due to their shatterproof nature, cost-effectiveness, and ease of molding.

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Transparent Plastic Tables
Type	Chemical Name	Properties	Common Applications	Advantages	Disadvantages
PMMA	Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic)	High transparency (92% light transmission), good weather resistance, easy to process, moderate impact resistance	Signage, car windows, optical lenses, display stands	High clarity, UV-resistant, easy to mold	Prone to scratching, low heat resistance (~80℃)
PC	Polycarbonate	High strength, heat-resistant (~120℃), excellent impact resistance, slightly lower transparency than PMMA (88-90%)	Bulletproof glass, eyewear lenses, medical devices, helmet visors	High heat/impact resistance	Expensive, prone to stress cracking
PS	Polystyrene	High transparency (regular PS is brittle), low cost, easy to process	Food packaging, disposable utensils, CD cases	Low cost, easy to injection mold	Brittle, poor chemical resistance
PET	Polyethylene Terephthalate	High transparency (can crystallize in fibrous form), good chemical resistance, mechanical strength	Beverage bottles, food containers, films	Recyclable, chemical corrosion-resistant	Deforms at high temps (~70℃)
PVC	Polyvinyl Chloride (Rigid)	Adjustable transparency (requires additives), flame-retardant, chemical-resistant	Packaging films, credit cards, pipes	Low cost, flame-resistant	May contain non-eco-friendly plasticizers
SAN	Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymer	High transparency, better chemical resistance than PS, high hardness	Kitchenware, cosmetic bottles, instrument housings	Good chemical/mechanical resistance	Moderate weather resistance
COC	Cyclic Olefin Copolymer	Extremely high transparency (92%), low birefringence, high rigidity	Optical components, medical packaging, display films	Excellent optical properties, low moisture absorption	Expensive

Additional Notes:

Eco-Friendliness: PET is the most recyclable; PVC may contain chlorine additives and requires careful handling.
Heat Resistance: PC > PMMA > PET > PS; PC is preferred for high-temperature environments.
Cost: PS/PET are the cheapest; COC/PMMA are more expensive; PC is mid-range.

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