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

Products
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

Dec 10, 2024

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

CUPRA Tavascan is one of the first series models from a European automotive manufacturer to feature an illuminated logo on the vehicle front
PLEXIGLAS® Softlight version with additionally increased impact resistance offers good light diffusion and is very robust
Material is well-suited to a trend in automotive design

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Nov 21, 2024

Price increase for PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® molding compounds in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Effective December 1, 2024, Röhm GmbH will increase the prices for its PMMA and PMMI molding compounds, which are marketed under the trademarks PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID®.

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Oct 15, 2024

Röhm boosts market position of PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds with expanded capacity and innovative products

Huge increase in production capacity in Europe, North America and Asia
Unique network for methacrylate monomers and polymers
Constant rise in demand for PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds in the automotive industry

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Oct 15, 2024

“PLEXIGLAS® makes your design shine. Every day.”

Röhm showcases the diversity of PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds for extraordinary and sustainable product design
Exhibits from the automotive, lighting, kitchen and medical technology sectors on display at the trade fair booth
PLEXIGLAS® proTerra containing recycled material demonstrates high optical clarity

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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

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

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

PLEXIGLAS® provides superior performance in Solatube’s Daylighting System

Saving energy with natural light

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

Magene Technology develops customizable bicycle taillights using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Combining safety with individual style

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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.