METHACRYLATE (PMMA or Plexiglass®)

Methacrylate (PMMA) is an industrial thermoplastic similar to glass; it’s colourless and highly durable. It has the highest impact resistance standard.

Methacrylate Properties

• High resistance to impacts .
• Resistant to bad weather, inclement weather and UVA rays. Does not yellow .
• It is considered a thermal and acoustic insulator
• It weighs half than glass . Its density is 1190 kg / m3, being somewhat heavier than water.
• It has a great hardness (similar to that of aluminum).
• It is delicate, as it scratches easily , but is easily repaired with a polishing paste.
• It is easy to burn, it is not self-extinguishing (it does not extinguish when removed from the fire).
• Methacrylate sheets are very flexible, but they do not have to bend (this requires local heat above 80ºC).
• Does not resist ethyl acetate, acetone, acetic acid, sulfuric acid and amyl alcohol.
• Methacrylate is easy to work on : it can be drilled, sanded, split or cut with mechanical tools.
• It is the most transparent plastic, (transparency of practically 93%).

Methacrylate uses

• Manufacture of protective covers for machinery, lamps, signs, advertising signs, compartments and glazing for doors
• Visual communication applications, architecture and interior design
• Manufacture of covered walkways, bus canopies , vaults and skylights, etc.

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