PMMA, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Plexiglas, Perspex, Lucite, Lucite, 9011-14-7

PMMA, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Plexiglas, Perspex, Lucite, Lucite, 9011-14-7

• E Code: Not applicable

• CAS Number: 9011-14-7

• Other Names: Acrylic, Plexiglas, Perspex, Lucite

• Physical Properties:

  • State: Solid (usually in sheets or pellets)

  • Color: Colorless

  • Odor: Odorless

  • Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling

  • Melting Point: 160°C

  • Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

• Chemical Properties:

  • Molecular Formula: (C₅H₈O₂)n

  • Molecular Weight: Variable

  • pH: Neutral

• Usage Areas:

  • Lenses, eyeglass lenses

  • Acrylic nails

  • Paints and coatings

  • Security barriers

  • Medical devices

  • LCD screens

  • Furniture and decoration