Lexan
Agent Name
Lexan
CAS Number
24936-68-3
Formula
(C16-H14-O3)mult-
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane polycarbonate; Polycarbonate PC; Poly(oxycarbonyloxy-1,4-phenylene(1-methylethylidene)-1,4-phenylene); 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane polycarbonate SRU; [ChemIDplus] Polycarbonate resin, approximate m.w. 64.000,pellets; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Polymers
Description
Colorless pellets; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Registered trademark brand of polycarbonate thermoplastic resin with common applications including space and sports helmets, high performance windshields and aircraft canopies, automobile headlight lenses, and bullet-resistant windows; [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: