What is PMMA?
Polymethyl methacrylate is a thermoplasticpolymer.
PMMA is widely used for its strong mix of properties, including exceptional optical clarity, surface hardness, weatherability and dimensional stability.
What’s in a name?
PMMA has beensold under a variety of brand names and generic names.
It is often generically called acrylic glass. Trade names include: Akrylon®, Altuglas®, Perspex®, Plazcryl®, Plexiglas®, Oroglas®, Solarkote™ Diakon® , Acrypet™, Crylon® and Crylux®.
Sustainability
PMMA is durable & recyclable
Acrylic is a sustainable material because of its durability, light weight and the fact that it can be recycled.
Regulatory
Learn more on the regulatory aspects of PMMA.
All PMMA materials and articles manufactured by our members comply with all relevant legislation and regulations, both at national and European levels.