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Plexiglass:                (Trademark of Rohm & Haas Co.)

                 

                  Plexiglass is commonly called acrylic glass, simply acrylic or perspec. The material was developed in 1928 and was marketed in 1933. Plexiglass is often used as an alternative glass. It is often preferred because of its moderate properties, easy handling and processing, and low cost, but behaves in a brittle manner when loaded, especially under an impact force. Plexiglass is used for a wide variety of applications such as residential window glazing, boat windshields, furniture protectors, residential and commercial aquariums, automobile light lenses, aircraft windows and certain light house windows. Plexiglass sheets are commonly used in the sign industry to manufacture flat cut-out letters in varying thicknesses.

           

Lexan:                         (Trademark of Sabic Polymer Shapes)

 

            Lexan is a brand of durable polycarbonate resin thermoplastic intended to replace traditional glass and Plexiglass where the need for strength and impact resistance justifies its higher cost. Applications are mainly in three domains, building, industry and communications and signage. Lexan is similar to Plexiglass and is commonly describes as acrylic in appearance, but is far more durable, often to the point of being described as "bulletproof", depending on the thickness of the sample. Lexan can be found in household items such as impact resistant window glazing, bottles, compact discs and DVD's. Lexan's durability is showcased in the application of automotive headlight covers, greenhouse glazing, clear model skateboards, motorcycle goggles and visors, hockey rink glass and riot shields.