Commodity Thermoplastic

Acrylic (PMMA) Poly(methyl methacrylate)

PMMA is a transparent, weather-resistant thermoplastic often used as a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It offers 92% light transmission and superior UV stability.

PMMAAcrylicPlexiglasPerspexLuciteAcrylite
Manufacturers
4
Grades
4
Applications
5
Equivalents
2

Physical Properties

Density
1.18 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.3 %
Transparency
Transparent (92%)
Shrinkage
0.2 – 0.8 %

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus
3.0 GPa
Tensile Strength
70 MPa
Flexural Strength
110 MPa
Impact Strength (Izod)
20 J/m
Elongation at Break
5 %

Thermal Properties

Glass Transition Temperature
105 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
80 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
95 °C

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Constant
3.6
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁵ Ω·cm

Chemical Resistance

Acids
Good
Bases
Fair
Alcohols
Poor
Acetone
Attacks
UV Resistance
Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability
Recyclable (chemical)
Recycling Code
7
Carbon Footprint
~5.4 kg CO₂e / kg

Manufacturing compatibility

Injection MoldingExtrusionThermoformingCNC MachiningLaser CuttingBonding

Applications

Aquariums
Skylights & windows
Signage & displays
Lighting fixtures
Medical devices

Available grades

PMMA CastPMMA ExtrudedPMMA Impact ModifiedPMMA UV

Manufacturers

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