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UV-resistant plastic

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nbucska

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Transparent, lowcost UV resistant plastic?

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PMMA, Acrylic, Methyl Methacrylate.

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ASA is also a good choice. Also materials that are average in UV can be modifed with the addition of additives to make them more UV resistant.
 
Not to forget PC...for extra strenghth and toughness. ASA is marketed on it's ability to retain colour. It has exceptional colour fastness properties and won't fade much over time even in direct sunlight.

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nbucska

My original answer was as brief as your question. If you want more info, please elaborate, particularly re application and environment of use.





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pat

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Thanks, Pat.


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