Polycarbonate V Acrylic

Polycarbonate

Very Difficult to Break.

Good Fire Resistance.

Approx 88% Light Transmission.

Sensitive to UV/Weathering which can cause it to become yellow and start cracking.

Sensitive to Scratching.

 

Acrylic

Easy to Break.

Flammable.

Approx 92% Light Transmission.

Good resistance to UV/Weathering.

Less sensitive to Scratching than Polycarbonate.