
Polycarbonate Resin Panlite® Sheet & Film
Introduction and Features
Polycarbonate resin "Panlite®" sheets and films, which have excellent characteristics such as heat resistance, impact resistance, and high transmittance, are used for automobile parts, electrical and electronic parts, printing nameplates, etc. "Panlite®" sheets are available in various thicknesses, from thin films to thick sheets. You will find products, in our portfolio, which meet your requirements such as pre-hard coated and higher pencil hardness (multi-layered).
Focus Products
Grade Lists
Light guide film
Grade
PC-1152、PC-2152

Characteristics
Polycarbonate films for light guide plates developed for small to medium-sized display
- Optical property
High in transmittance and realizes high brightness and superior color reproducibility.
- Applicable product range
Applicable to thin-walled and large screen areas for which injection molding is not enough by forming the surfaces.
- Mechanical property
High in impact resistance, and easy to handle. Superior in dimension stability and additional workability.
- Product lineup
[Product thickness]
PC-2152… 0.125mm to 0.5mm
PC-1152… 0.25mm to 0.55mm
- *For product sizes and other thicknesses, please contact us.
- *Request for thickness of 0.1 mm or less, please download the information of PURE-ACE.
Optical Properties


Physical Properties
Products of light guide grade, PC-1152 and 2152, have the same level of strength and heat resistance as the products of standard grade, PC-1151 and 2151.
Property | Unit | Test method | Measurement conditions |
PC-1152 PC-2152 (Light guide grade) |
PC-1151 PC-2151 (General grade) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density | kg/m3 | ISO 1183 | - | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Water absorption | % | ISO 62 | 23°C in water for 24h | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Total light transmittance | % | ISO 13468-1 | 0.25mm thick | 90.3 | 90.2 |
Refractive index | - | ISO489 | - | 1.585 | 1.585 |
Heat deflection temperature | ℃ | ISO 75-2 | Load 1.80MPa | 129 | 129 |
Coefficient of linear expansion | ×10-4/℃ | ISO 11359-2 | - | 0.7 | 0.7 |
- *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
Multi-Layer Sheet

Grade
PC-T101、PC-D101
Characteristics
- The multi-layer sheet has the heat resistance, impact resistance, and processability that are the outstanding features of the polycarbonate resin "Panlite®," as well as the excellent surface hardness that is the feature of acrylic.
- The multi-layer sheet are suitable for the front panels for in-vehicle displays such as center information displays and LCD meters for automobiles.

Physical Properties
Property | Test method | Unit | PC-T101 (2 types, 3 layers) |
PC-D101 (2 types, 2 layers) |
PC single layer | ||
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2.0mm | 2.0mm | (Reference) | |||||
Optical | Total light transmittance | ISO 13468-1 | % | Over 90* | Over 89* | Over 88* | |
Haze | JIS K 7136 | % | <1.0 | <1.0 | <1.0 | ||
Retardation (Re) @589nm | KOBRA-WFD | nm | 150±70 | - | - | ||
Transmission distortion | In house method | - | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | ||
Other | Pencil hardness | JIS K 5600 | - | 2H | 2H | 2B | |
Scratch resistance | Steel wool | 100gf ×5 wipes |
- | △ | △ | × | |
Gauze | 100gf ×100 wipes |
- | ◎ | ◎ | △ | ||
Water contact angle | JIS R 3257 | ° | 81 | 81 | 84 | ||
Weatherability | SWOM BP;63℃ with rain (18/120min)500Hr |
- | 〇 | 〇 | × | ||
Impact resistance | DuPont method 500g/100mm |
- | △ | ◎ | ◎ | ||
Surface resistivity | JIS K 6911 | Ω | >1016 | >1016 | >1015 |
- *Measurement results for colorless product
Standard grades
Grade
PC-1151、PC-2151
Characteristics
- Impact property
Impact strength approximately 250 times that of glass and approximately 30 times that of acrylic
- Heat resistance
Wide actual operating temperature range from approximately -40℃ to 125℃
- Transparency
High transparency like glass
- Forming processability
Easy processing, such as cutting and hole making
- Dimension stability
Superior creep property and less dimensional change even after long-term use
- Electric property
Wide temperature range and superior insulation property
Examples of Panlite sheets and films in use
Automotive meter dial Radio-controlled car body Sports helmets Dummy bottles in vending machines Suitcase exteriors Slot machine reels Physical Properties
Property Unit Test method Measurement conditions Measured value Temperature index Density kg/m3 ISO 1183 - 1,200 Water absorption % ISO 62 23°C in water for 24h 0.2 Light transmittance % ISO 13468-1 1mm thick 90 Refractive index - ASTM D542 - 1.585 Heat deflection temperature ℃ ISO 75-1
and
ISO 75-2Load 1.80MPa 129 Load 0.45MPa 142 Coefficient of linear expansion ×10-4/℃ ISO 11359-2 - 0.7 - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
Standard Grade List
Standard Plate Size
Grade Size
Width × Length (mm)Thickness (mm) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 PC-1151 915×1,830 - - - 〇 - 〇 〇 - - - 1,000×2,000 - - 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇* PC-2151 1,050×2,000 〇 〇 - - - - - - - - - *2.0mm×1,050×2,050
Standard Roll Size
Grade Size 0.125 0.18 0.2 0.25 0.3 PC-2151 Width (mm)
Length (M)1,000×
400M1,050×
350M1,050×
300M1,050×
250M1,050×
250M- *With masking film on both sides
- *Please contact us for sizes other than the above.
Weather Resistant Grades
Grade
PC-1111,PC-1411,PC-1611,PC-1711
Characteristics
- A grade with added ultraviolet absorber and superior weather resistance
- Products colored in gray, brown, and green are also available.
- Suitable for the roofs of construction machinery and motorcycle windshields
Thickness Lineup
Thickness PC-1111
(Clear)PC-1411
(Transparent)PC-1611
(Brown)PC-1711
(Grey)2mm 〇 〇 - - 3mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 4mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 5mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 6mm 〇 - 〇 - 8mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 10mm 〇 〇 - - - *Please contact us for sizes
Physical Properties
Properties Unit Test method Measurement conditions Measured value Temperature index Density kg/m3 ISO 1183 - 1,200 Water absorption % ISO 62 23°C in water for 24h 0.2 Light transmittance % ASTM D1003 1mm thick 88 Refractive index - ASTM D542 - 1.585 Pencil hardness - JIS K 5600 - 2B Heat deflection temperature ℃ ISO 75-1
and
ISO 75-2Load 1.80MPa 129 Load 0.45MPa 142 Coefficient of linear expansion ×10-4/℃ ISO 11359-2 - 0.7 - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
- Forming processability
HUD dust cover sheet

Grade
PC-813A、PC-8H30
Characteristics
Panlite®MR sheets, PC-813A (Single-sided MR) and PC-8H30 (High-retardation, one-sided MR) are polycarbonate sheets optimized for HUD dust-cover.
- Surface hardness
Achieve much higher surface hardness compared to conventional hard-coated products.
- Transparency
Achieve high transparency suitable for displays.
- Durability
Retains performance even if left under high temperature and high humidity for long period.
- Chemical resistance
Achieve superior chemical resistance.
Lineup
Based on the current product PC-813A, adding retardation and both side hard coating are available.
Physical Properties
Property Evaluation item PC-1151 PC-813A PC-8H30
(High retardation)1.0mm 0.35mm 0.38mm Transparency Total light transmittance 89 91.9 91.9 Haze - 0.2 - Hue value b* - 0.2 - Retardation Re(nm) - - 3,000≦ Hardness Taber hardness (%) 25 5.1 5.0 Pencil hardness 2B B~HB B~HB Heat resistance Appearance (visual) - No change No change Adhesion (cross cut) - 〇 〇 Resistance to moist heat Appearance (visual) - No change No change Adhesion (cross cut) - 〇 〇 Chemical resistance Appearance (visual) - No change No change - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
[Evaluation conditions]
- Transparency:JIS-K7136 and ISO 11664-4 compliant
- Retardation:PAM-UHR100 (Measurement wavelength 589nm)
- Hardness:Taber hardness JIS-K7204 compliant (CS10F 4.9N 500 spins), Pencil hardness JIS-K5600 compliant (750gf)
- Heat resistance:110℃×2,000hr、Adhesion JIS-K5600 compliant
- Resistance to moist heat:60℃×95%RH×1,000hr、JIS-K5600 compliant
- Chemical resistance:24hr immersion(1% sulfuric acid, 1% NaOH, ethanol, gasoline)
Heat bendable pre-hard coated sheet
Glade
PC-710A
Characteristics
- Heat forming
Achieves superior heat forming, and applicable to exquisitely designed shapes
- Surface hardness
High surface hardness prevents damage during handling and forming
- Weather resistance
High weather resistance (certified according to the FMVSS standard AS:6/7 M number: 131A DOT280)
Available thickness
2.0mm~5.0mm
Physical Properties
Property Test conditions Unit PC-710A Optical properties Total light transmittance JIS K7361-1 % 89 Haze JIS K7136 % 2 Coating performance Adhesion JIS K5600-5-6 ×/100 100 Thermal bendability*1 37%(R60) - 〇 4.4%(R50) - 〇 5.5%(R40) - 〇 7.0%(R30) - △ Hardness Steel wool hardness*2 - - 2~3 Pencil hardness JIS K5600 - B~HB Taber hardness JIS K7204
(CS10F 4.9N 100 spins)% 6.6 Durability Resistance to moist heat 60°C-95%RH 168hr - 〇 Weatherability Xenon 60W/m²
BPT70°C
306MJ(1,417hr)- △Tt0.1%
No abnormal appearanceS-Xe 180W/m²
BPT63°C,18/120min rain
583MJ(900hr)- △Tt-1.3%
△YI2.4
(900hr)- *1After wrapping the sheet around a dedicated jig, the generation of cracks was checked by the heat treatment at 170℃ for 20 minutes. The values in parenthesis in the test conditions represent the bending radius (mm ) when the sheet thickness is 4.0 mm
- *25-level evaluation of the degree of scratching when rubbing the surface of the paint film with #0000 steel wool. PC: 1/Acrylic, 2/Melamine, 3/Silicon, 4/Glass: 5
- *The above values are measured values and are not guaranteed.
Multi Layer and hard coat sheet
Grade
PC-HA51, PC-JA53
Characteristics
- Surface hardness
Using a coextruded sheet of PC resin (impact resistance) and PMMA resin (surface hardness) as base material, the products has extremely high surface hardness while maintaining impact resistance compared to conventional hard-coated PC resin sheets.
- Transparency
Achieve high transparency suitable for display covers.
Available thickness
0.5~2.0mm
- *Please contact us for sizes.
Physical Properties
Item Test conditions Unit PC-HA51 PC-JA53 1.0mm 1.0mm General Resin composition - - Acrylic/PC Acrylic/PC Hard coat - - Double-sided HC PC-sided HC Thickness JIS K6735 compliant mm 1.0 1.0 Relative density JIS K7112 compliant g/㎝3 1.20 1.20 Optical properties Total light transmittance JIS K6735 compliant % 91 91 Haze JIS K6735 compliant % 0.2 0.2 Impact resistance Punching workability 120×180mm punching - 〇 〇 Falling ball impact 45.5g 100㎝ - 〇(No crack) 〇(No crack) Hardness Pencil hardness JIS K5600 compliant (750gf) PMMA side 4H 2H PC side HB HB - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
- Chemical resistance