Acrylic (PMMA)
Acrylic PMMA Resin Properties & Uses
To avoid improper resin selection, Contact PMC for additional help in determining the exact engineering resin required for your application.
| Material | Acrylic PMMA |
| Chemical Name | Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic); Akrylon®; Altuglas®; Lucite®; Perspex®; Plazcryl®; Plexiglas®; Oroglas®; Polycasa Acryl®; Polycasa XT® |
| Structure | Amorphous |
| Opacity | Clear to Opaque |
| Strength | Tensile Strength: 5,420 – 10,700 PSI Yield |
| Specific Gravity | 1.14 to 1.20 |
| Shrinkage | 0.4 to 1.2% |
| Melting Point | 212 °F |
| Deflection Temperature |
|
| Service Temperature | 185° F |
| Applications |
Acrylic PMMA resin is used in applications requiring excellent optical, light transmittance and weatherability. It is often used in optical applications, lighting applications, as well as surface finish & scratch finish-resistant applications. Some specific applications for Acrylic PMMA resin include:
|
| Advantages | Acrylic PMMA resin serves as an economical alternative to polycarbonate when extreme strength is not required.
It offers a high refractive index and outstanding light transmissibility. In fact, white light transmittance can be as high as 95%. Acrylic PMMA also demonstrates the greatest surface hardness of any plastic. It also provides excellent clarity, surface finish, dimensional stability, weatherability and high impact strength. |
| Disadvantages |
The disadvantages of Acrylic PMMA include:
|
For the most up-to-date information on engineering-grade resins, please visit: https://plastics.ulprospector.com/.