Polycarbonate is classified as a member of the polyester family. Polycarbonate possesses a great degree of impact strength, excellent transparency and very good  dimensional stability. Amongst others, Polycarbonate is used as a base material for CDs and DVDs , automotive glazing, window glass for greenhouses and conservatories, and for shatter-proof machine coverings. Polycarbonate is chemically resistant against weak acids, ethanol and oils. The material has little to no chemical resistance against bases, methanol, or aromatic hydrocarbon. ESD Polycarbonate can be glued or welded. The orange type polycarbonate protects from ultraviolet light. ESD Polycarbonate plates are suitable for heat forming (overlay forming and edge bending). Also available is the ESD Polycarbonate Hard Coat version, which is splash resistant to contact with organic solvents, such as acetone, ester and halogen.