temaglass - pmma

TemaGlass

PMMA (polymethacrylate)

Half the weight of glass but many times stronger, PMMA became prominent during World War II for aircraft glazing. This polymer is widely used in lighting fixtures because it is both slow-burning and self-extinguishing and does not produce harmful smoke or gases when burning.

PMMA is available in powder or casting syrup and is known for its exceptional clarity and optical properties.

Property PMMA   Units Test Method ISO Value
Density g/cm³ 1183 1.19
Yield stress mPa 527-2/1B/20 70
Tensile strain at break % 527 5
Izod notched impact strength 23 °C kJ/ m² 180 1.7
Izod notched impact strength -30 °C kJ/ m² 180 –
Heat deflection temperature (HDT) 1.80mPa °C 75-2Ae 95
Vicat softening temperature 50H/50 °C °C 306/B50 100
Flammability UL94 HB

All above apply to thermoplastics immediately after extrusion, with no aging effect.

Features

  • Great flexibility in thermoforming
  • Lightweight less than half of glass and rigid
  • Easy to glue and machine
  • Excellent optical properties, perfectly colorless
  • High impact resistance and dimensional stability
  • Easy to recycle
  • Suitable for food, FDA approved, no carcinogenic or hazardous substances
  • Permanent application possible at low temperatures
  • Moisture resistant
  • Good electrical and low UV sensitivity
  • Outstanding resistance to long-term exposure to sunlight and weathering
  • Excellent colour stability
  • Cold curving capability

Application

  • Display, booth panels, bookshelves, store fixture
  • Liquid counters
  • Lighting fixture and diffusers
  • Optical application, glass substitute
  • Housing, interior decoration, furniture
  • Machine guards and protective covers
  • Security glazing
  • Glazing for greenhouse and veranda roofs
  • Balcony glazing
  • Stairs and balustrades, noise reduction barriers
  • industrial
  • Indicators, signage
  • Machine guards
  • Furnishings and interior design

Industries

  • Art & Design
  • Home Construction
  • Exhibit/ Trade Show
  • Framing
  • Furniture/ Accessories
  • Inter Retail Architecture and Architectural industries
  • Lighting
  • Food service
  • Medical/Healthcare
  • Point-of-purchase
  • Signage
  • Sport

Colors

Basic colors are available.
Custom colors available upon request; minimum quantity apply.

red

anthracite

atoll

glacier

macchiato

metallic

mocha

safari

titan

tusk

white

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