The use of solvents which are not compatible with polycarbonate can result in the softening, crazing, and/or cracking of the plastic part.
Solvents & Cleaners Usable with Polycarbonate:
- #1 & #3 denatured alcohol
- 10% Sol Bon Ami
- 2% Sol. Reg. Joy
- Dirtex
- Ethanol
- Freone TF and TE-35
- Heptane
- Lacryl PCL-2035 polycarbonate cleaner
- Methyl, isopropyl and isobutyl alcohols
- Mexane
- Mild soap and water
- Mineral Spirits (Paint Thinner)
- Petroleum Ether - 65° C boiling point
- Varsol No.2
- VM and P Naphtha
- White Kerosene
Solvents & Cleaners NOT TO BE USED with Polycarbonate:
- Acetone
- Agitene
- Ajax
- All Liquid Detergents
- Benzol
- Carbon Tetrachloride
- Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
- Diversol
- Gasoline
- Kleenol Plastics
- Lemon Joy (phosphate free)
- Lestoil
- Liquid Cleaner - 8211
- Lysol
- Methyl Ethyl Keytone (MEK)
- MIBK
- Oils
- Pink Lux (Phosphate free)
- Stanisol Naphtha
- Texize-8006, 8129, 8758
- Toluol
- Trichlor
- Triclene