PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compounds Lower carbon footprint with proven high performance

• Röhm offers customers two new ways to lower their product carbon footprint
• PLEXIGLAS® proTerra M5 contains mechanically recycled PMMA
• PLEXIGLAS® proTerra 8N made from ISCC PLUS-certified raw materials

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An inspirational brand for 90 years

PLEXIGLAS® has been an inspiration since its very first application – after all, the brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) from Röhm is the material of choice for creative designs and innovative projects thanks to its versatile properties and intelligent functions.

Recycling of PLEXIGLAS®: Post-consumer recycling of back-light units of PMMA screens

Backlight units of screens are often made of high-purity polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and are therefore ideal for chemical recycling. In this process, the polymer (PMMA) is returned to the monomer (MMA) by heating, which can then be used as a raw material for polymerizing PLEXIGLAS® or other products such as reactive resins.

Products made from this have a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared with virgin material. This process clearly distinguishes PMMA from other materials where chemical recycling only produces precursors for monomer production, such as pyrolysis oils.

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Nomenclature change for light diffusing products

Röhm is constantly aiming for better quality and innovations for our products, but also for better solutions along the entire customer journey. This is why we are changing the nomenclature for light diffusing molding compounds from January 1st 2023.

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PLEXIGLAS® makes even red lights green.

PLEXIGLAS® has the ability to take on any color – while also remaining green. At its basic structure, PLEXIGLAS® contains no halogens, no aromatic compounds, and no plasticizers. It is nontoxic, noncarcinogenic, and nonmutagenic. Best of all, at the end of its life, it is fully recyclable. PLEXIGLAS® is the material of choice for your green products.

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For PLEXIGLAS®, reincarnation is old hat. We call it “recycling.”

We believe in reincarnation. The reincarnation of PLEXIGLAS®, at least. Because PLEXIGLAS® is so pure that it can be broken down into its basic components again to be reborn as new PLEXIGLAS®. Few plastics can achieve a rebirth of this kind – this is not downcycling, but true recycling in the interests of a circular economy!

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PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT

High optical quality in combination with increased long-term service temperature

• Best-in-class Vicat softening temperature
• Best-in-class: RTI/UL rating (Resist thermal aging)
• Typical properties of PLEXIGLAS® are retained (transmittance, weathering, high clarity)
• Low color shift over long light distances

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PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT

The universe created the sun. All other lights can be created with PLEXIGLAS®.

The great thing about PLEXIGLAS® is that it is always in impressive shape – to be specific, in precisely the shape you require. That’s because our high-performance plastic can be individually formed, making it possible to create entirely new lighting concepts. PLEXIGLAS® also outshines conventional materials in terms of transparency and durability.

Applications
Lighting Technologies

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PLEXIGLAS® Grades with diffusing effects
PLEXIGLAS® Standard grades

Innovative Products for Pathbreaking Applications

With its trademarks PLEXIGLAS®, PLEXIMID® and CYROLITE®, our Business Unit Molding Compounds offers a complete range of PMMA-based standard, impact-modified and special molding compounds.

PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds show convincing performance in all applications where the foremost requirements are unexcelled weather resistance, colorfastness, high brilliance and transparency as well as hardness and abrasion resistance. In cooperation with specialists from the plastics industry and their suppliers we develop new PLEXIGLAS® products for innovative applications. This joint development work leads to complete, production-stage solutions for end users.

News

Press Release

Apr 09, 2025

Price adjustments for Röhm’s PMMA molding compounds due to tariffs

Due to ongoing geopolitical developments and planned increased tariffs affecting the worldwide trade the costs for the production and distribution of PMMA molding compounds increase. For this reason, the Röhm Group must react to the corresponding tariff increases.

Press Release

Mar 17, 2025

Price increase for all XT® Polymer molding compounds

Effective April 1, 2025, Röhm GmbH will increase the prices for its XT® Polymer molding compounds.

Press Release

Mar 13, 2025

PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT makes Lancia’s light chalice shine

The next-generation Lancia Ypsilon showcases an elegant lighting motif, heralding the iconic Italian brand’s electric era
PMMA molding compounds from Röhm deliver appealing design freedom for signature front lights
PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT combines good optical quality with a higher heat deflection temperature under increased long-term service temperatures

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Feb 04, 2025

Parallel Fluidics produces ultra-precise microfluidics prototypes with CYROLITE® MD

Parallel Fluidics specializes in rapid manufacturing of microfluidics prototypes
Röhm’s special product CYROLITE® MD offers exceptional transparency and UV transmittance for diagnostic components
Molding compound with excellent flow behavior and highest reproduction accuracy

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UNIQUE IMPACT PERFORMANCE: PLEXIGLAS® Resist AG 100

Events & Trade Shows

Meet us where we are. Come and explore the amazing world of our methacrylate chemistry. There is always something new to know. Innovative products and solutions for your business and new applications for our proven products as well. You are kindly invited.

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Case Studies

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT makes Lancia’s light chalice shine

Long-line light guides on the vehicle front

CYROLITE® Compounds

Parallel Fluidics produces ultra-precise microfluidics prototypes with CYROLITE® MD

Medical Technology

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

CUPRA launches its first model with an illuminated front emblem, featuring PLEXIGLAS® Softlight

Illuminated car logos

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

LiteScout® supports the developmental skills of visually impaired children with its luminous tokens made of PLEXIGLAS® molding compound

Learning through light and color

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

BWF Profiles uses PLEXIGLAS® proTerra M5 containing recycled material for high-quality optical components in luminaires

Optical components with a lower carbon footprint

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

Lena Lighting uses high-performance optics made from PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT in energy-efficient LED street lights

Special molding compound for high long-term service temperatures

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IATF 16949:2016 - Production sites certified

PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds gearing up into quality excellence with IATF

The Business Line Molding Compounds meets demanding quality requirements of automotive industry for sub-tier 1 suppliers and has certified all three production sites in Worms, Shanghai and Oscela.