An important question, especially for public and commercial projects: does polycarbonate burn?
How does it behave in fire?
Polycarbonate is an engineering plastic generally regarded as slow to ignite. It typically self-extinguishes once the flame source is removed, and softens and deforms rather than dripping burning material heavily — safer than many other plastics.
But note
- Fire classification varies with sheet type, thickness and the test performed.
- Projects with civil-protection requirements should request a test certificate for the specific product.
- Structural design, ventilation and emergency exits are the responsibility of the consulting engineer.
If your project needs specific documents, contact us before ordering and we will clarify what is available for the product you choose.
