Polymethyl Methacrylate

Origin: Taiwan
CAS Number: 9011-14-7
HS Code: 3916.90.32

IUPAC Name: poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate)
Molecular Formula: (C5H8O2)n
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.1200
InChIKey: VVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4(2)5(6)7-3/h1H2,2-3H3
Synonyms & Trade Names: PMMA; Acrylic glass; Plexiglas; Lucite; Perspex

Purity / Assay (%): Polymer grade
Grade / Quality Level: Industrial Grade
Physical Form: Solid
Concentration: Pure substance
Appearance / Color: White to off-white solid
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point (°C): 160.0000
Boiling Point (°C): 100.5 °C
Density (g/cm³): 1.1900
Solubility in Water: Insoluble in water
Signal Word: Danger
UN Number: Not applicable
GHS Hazard Class: Flammable liquids, Skin corrosion/irritation, Sensitization, Skin, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation, Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Acute toxicity, inhalation, Sensitization, respiratory, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure, Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure, Reproductive toxicity
H-Statements: None
P-Statements: P260
REACH Status: Registered
Drug Precursor Status: Non-precursor
Storage Class (GHS): 13
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry; away from UV light
Industry Usage Tags: Binder

Technical Document

BRIEF OVERVIEW
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as acrylic or plexiglas, is a high volume amorphous, transparent and colorless commodity thermoplastic that can be easily processed and converted into many finished and semi-finished products. Most commercial grades of PMMA are polymerized by free radical polymerization, yielding atactic polymers whereas anionic polymerization yields syndiotactic or isotactic polymers.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS
PMMA is made through a process called polymerization. The methyl methacrylate is placed into a mold along with a catalyst that is added to speed up the process. Due to this process, PMMA can be shaped into many forms such as sheets, blocks, resins, and beads. If desired, acrylic glue helps soften the pieces and weld them together.

Polymethyl Methacrylate

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