(Polymethyl methacrylate)
Acrylic PMMA is a tough, highly transparent material with excellent resistance to ultraviolet radiation and weathering. It can be colored, molded, cut, drilled, and formed.
Acrylic is an economical alternative to polycarbonate (PC) when extreme strength is not necessary. It is often preferred because of its moderate properties, easy handling and processing, and low cost, but behaves in a brittle manner when loaded, especially under an impact force.
| Max Temp. | Chemical Resistance | Tensile Strength | Flexural Modulus | Impact Strength |
| 183°-217° F | Excellent | 2800-10,9000 psi | 221,000-534,000 psi | .22-1.1 ft-lb/in notched izod |
Pros
Excellent optical clarity
Excellent weatherability and resistance to sunlight
Rigid with good impact resistance
Good light transmission
Cons
Poor solvent resistance
Subject to stress cracking
Slightly absorbs moistures
Continuous service temp. (melts easily)
PMMA Chimei CM-207, Clear
PMMA Chimei CM-211, Clear
PMMA LG IF850, Clear
PMMA Plexiglas Resist zk6BR
PMMA Evonik-Plexiglas zk6BR-E, Clear
PMMA Arkmea Plexiglas DR-101, Clear
