Polycarbonate is a transparent, amorphous thermoplastic. It is a lightweight yet strong material that is resistant to impact and fracture and has widely been used to replace glass due to similar physical properties; both materials allow for natural internal transmission of light in similar capacities. Polycarbonate also has great heat and cold resistance and can be combined with other flame-retardant materials without significant material degradation.
Other features of Polycarbonate include: