Acrylic material

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
Synthetic material
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:PMMA
Acrylic glass
Polymethyl methacrylate
gptkbp:canBe Injection molding
Casting
Extrusion
Thermoforming
gptkbp:commercialUse 1933
gptkbp:density 1.18 g/cm³
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Rohm_and_Haas
gptkbp:flammability Flammable
gptkbp:hasProperty gptkb:plastic
Transparent
Non-toxic
Lightweight
UV resistant
Weather resistant
Recyclable
Colorable
Easily machinable
Good optical clarity
Shatter-resistant
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acrylic material
gptkbp:mainMonomer Methyl methacrylate
gptkbp:meltingPoint 160°C
gptkbp:notableBrand gptkb:Lucite
gptkb:Altuglas
gptkb:Plexiglas
gptkb:Acrylite
gptkb:Perspex
gptkbp:recyclableCode #7 (Other)
gptkbp:solubility Insoluble in water
Soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Windows
gptkb:furniture
gptkb:Lenses
Textiles
signage
Medical devices
Paints
Adhesives
Automotive parts
Displays
Lighting fixtures
Aquarium tanks
Protective barriers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Windows_Fluent_Design
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7