Acrylic Info

Recycling Code 7, Other

Characteristics of Acyrlic - Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)

Clarity

Clear

Moisture Barrier

Good

Oxygen Barrier

Good

Acid Resistance

Poor to Fair

Grease & Oil Resistance

Good

Maximum Utilization Temperature

194°F

Minimum Utilization Temperature

-76°F

Stiffness

Rigid

Impact Resistant

Good

Heat Resistance

Good

Cold Resistance

Good

Sunlight Resistance

Good

Specific Density

1.18

Tensile Strength

7,000

Melting Point

212°F

Structure

Crystalline


Other Characteristics of Acylic:
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is most commonly known by the name acrylic. It is a rigid plastic with high clarity due to its amorphous arrangement of molecules. Acrylic is used for many applications, including display cases, aquariums and cosmetic containers.

Chemical Resistance :
Acids – Dilute Good
Acids – Concentrated Poor
Alcohols Poor
Bases Good
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Good
Hydrocarbons, Aromatics Poor
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated Poor
Ketones Poor
Oils, Minerals Excellent
Oil, Vegetable Poor

Acyrlic for Laboratories:
Acrylic is useful in the laboratory for several products, including storage containers because of its high clarity. It is resistant to dilute acids and alkalis, but is attacked by a range of organic solvents. Acrylic can be sterilized by gas and gamma irradiation.

Recycling:
Acrylic does not have its own recycling code, but can be recycled into many other products. Check with your local government to see if facilities exist. For more information regarding Acrylic recycling see the Plastic Container Recycling Page

To purchase Acrylic plastic containers please visit:
Lab Supply

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