Re: Plexiglass

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

Plexiglas is a trademarked name for acrylic plastic.  It doesn't absorb UV,
normally, unless they've added a UV filter to the plastic.  FWIW Lexan is a
tradename for polycarbonate.

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Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 7:08 PM
Subject: Plexiglass


> Original poster: "Ben McMillen by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<spoonman534-at-yahoo-dot-com>
>
>
> Hi all,
>   Can anyone tell me the 'off the shelf' name for Plexiglass? I need plexi
> because of its UV absorbing characteristics and I can't find it on
McMaster
> Carr's website..
>
> Coiling in Pittsburgh
> Ben McMillen
>
>