Description

The first partly bio-based polycarbonate film from Covestro

• Made from > 50% plant-derived
raw material
• Bio-based polycarbonate resin derived
mainly from plant feedstock
• Reduction in usage of raw materials
based on fossil resources
EC
Makrofol® EC is a partly bio-based polycarbonate film
made from plant-based raw material.1 The origin of the
raw material is starch, derived from widely available
plant feedstock. Compared to fossil-based products,
the carbon footprint² is significantly reduced.
Product properties
• Excellent mechanical properties and impact strength
• Outstanding improved chemical resistance and
UV resistance
• High abrasion resistance and surface hardness
• Very good optical properties
Product availability
Surface: gloss/gloss (1-1) or gloss/fine matt (1-4)
Thickness: 125 µm, 250 µm, 375 µm
Available as a sheet or roll; roll width of up to 1,270 mm
Product
Description
1 Not biodegradable
2 According to internal calculations
Processing technologies
Makrofol® EC films can be processed by
• Printing
• Thermo- and high pressure forming (HPF)
• Coating (hardcoat, adhesive)
• Cutting
• Lamination
Application areas
Makrofol® EC film can be used in many typical standard
polycarbonate application areas such as:
Graphics
Labels
Tags
Overlays
Electrical/electronics applications
Appliances
Electrical insulation film
Housing for electrical devices
Decorated control panels
Packaging
Thermoformed packaging for sensitive goods
Automotive
Speedometer, dials
Decorated trim parts
Optical
Properties
Mechanica