LEXAN polycarbonate sheet, 24 in. x 18 in., is a perfect glass substitute. Polycarbonate sheet maintains glass-like clarity and is highly impact resistant and strong. LEXAN is approximately 250 times stronger than glass. It can be used for a variety of household projects, including replacement windows, garage windows, and storm doors. This size is also a great fit for see-through cabinet doors in kitchens and bathrooms to picture frame glass. Other applications include security and vandal protection. Its protective UV coating and its insulating property also make it a reliable glass alternative. Polycarbonate is lightweight and cuts easily with common tools (not included), making it easy to work with during installation—a plastic cutting blade for a circular saw is recommended.
So even with the UV coating, Lexan is still aquarium safe (do you know)?
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Lexan
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Re: Lexan
Hope this will help: http://www.hydrosight.com/technology/po ... crylic.php
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I'm still wondering if lexan leeches any toxic chemicals, but then people make tanks out of Lexan, so it must be safe.-
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Re: Lexan
There is concern about BPA in polycarbonate. I've also read that it doesn't bond well and is therefore unsuitable for aquarium use.