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Will d-limonene dissolve polycarbonate plastic?

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I dreamt last night I was in the land of shadows...

As I wandered forth, headstrong and heedless, suddenly the fog lifted and I found myself dancing the aisles of BB&Beyond, gift card in hand, collecting all matter of necessary materials to perform food-safe extractions of spiritual alkaloids (perhaps such as the teks pioneered by 69ron).

I remember that in this dream, I was obsessed with finding a "french coffee press," which to me in my dreamlike state had become the Holy Grail. And then suddenly--I SAW IT!

I ran laughing gaily through the home-decor and bedroom section, dancing and skipping and whistling a merry tune, with the surety that the world was now my oyster. I slowed as I approached the kitchen and bake-ware display, my long search finally over. My eyes widened as they caught sight of the price tag, only $10, what wondrous luck!

I snatched up the box, as if it would disappear, or dissolve into dust in my very hands--but I tell you, it was as tangible as you or I my friends...but then my eyes saw the tiny printed words: "unbreakable polycarbonate plastic."

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!"

I awoke shaking and dripping with sweat, the last sounds of my own scream still echoing in my ears, the burning question at my trembling lips:

"Will d-limonene dissolve polycarbonate plastic?!"
 
Yeah, as Snozz has said.

D-Limonene is a terpene. Terpenes are not generally recommended for use with polycarbonate.
You wouldn't be able to basify the solution very much, anyway, as it would most likely destroy the polycarbonate.

Get glass.
Be safe.
 
I go through flavor injectors (used to separate vinegar and D-Limonene) like a crackhead goes through crack. Every injector's plunger is lined with plastic. Any suggestions? HDPE syringes? Where can I get them?
 
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