Acrylic Info

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

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Acrylic Info

Characteristics of Acyrlic - Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)