Overview:

Makrolon® Multiwall polycarbonate glazing system provides outstanding flexibility in design, heat reflecting and light transmitting performance.

Product Description:

A construction of internal walls and chambers gives excellent insulation properties and impact strength 250 times that of glass. Both sides of the sheet have a co-extruded UV barrier which provides protection from 99.9% of harmful UV radiation, giving superior resistance to outdoor weathering. Made from Makrolon® polycarbonate resin, Makrolon® Multiwall ensures high impact strength, clarity and weather resistance.

Country of Origin

Unknown

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

Product is unlikely to cause harmful effects in its purchased form. However, there are OH&S issues related to its manufacturing process. Product is made from polycarbonate based on bisphenol-A (BPA) which is a phenol based on benzene. Bisphenol-A is associated with level 2 R-phrases such as ‘Risk of serious damage to eyes’ and ‘Harmful to aquatic organisms’. Preventative actions should be taken to eliminate the risk related to handling bisphenol-A.

Assessment Comparison

Conventional glazing system

Keywords / Alternatives

Glass, glazing, insulation, thermal, roof.

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on 18/05/2010.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

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