Lexan - safe?

Ratpack · 01-11-2008, 04:21 PM

Just want to be sure. I was given a small piece that I want to make a couple small bariers from and don't want something free to cause problems in the tank by leaching something?

**Poseidon** · 01-11-2008, 07:28 PM

Yup, it is safe. Lexan is a brand name for acrylic is all....

**scubadude** · 01-11-2008, 11:26 PM

yeah Mike is right on!

onebadbug · 01-12-2008, 04:03 PM

LEXAN =

**kevinpo** · 01-19-2008, 11:18 AM

Hello,
Lexan is the brand name of GE's polycarbonate. It is much tougher than acrylic and can be drilled and tapped if needed. Most general purpose grades are not very resistant to alcohol so don't use that to clean it. Weldon type solvents/glue for acrylics are not designed for use with it. It can be glued with silicone but works better if you rough up the edges with 60-80 grit sandpaper first.

It is reef safe.

HTH,
Kevin

01-11-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
Ratpack Council Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 284	Lexan - safe? Just want to be sure. I was given a small piece that I want to make a couple small bariers from and don't want something free to cause problems in the tank by leaching something? __________________ Tim

01-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,483	Re: Lexan - safe? Yup, it is safe. Lexan is a brand name for acrylic is all.... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-11-2008, 11:26 PM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,314	Re: Lexan - safe? yeah Mike is right on! __________________ Rocky

01-12-2008, 04:03 PM	#4
onebadbug Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Genoa, IL. Posts: 39	Re: Lexan - safe? LEXAN = __________________ Genoa Glass Inc.

01-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,447	Re: Lexan - safe? Hello, Lexan is the brand name of GE's polycarbonate. It is much tougher than acrylic and can be drilled and tapped if needed. Most general purpose grades are not very resistant to alcohol so don't use that to clean it. Weldon type solvents/glue for acrylics are not designed for use with it. It can be glued with silicone but works better if you rough up the edges with 60-80 grit sandpaper first. It is reef safe. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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