PLEXIGLAS® 8N

PLEXIGLAS® 8N is an amorphous thermoplastic molding compound (PMMA) with a high heat deflection temperature under load.  Slightly inferior flow to PLEXIGLAS® 7N

Special properties of PLEXIGLAS® 8N

  • optimum mechanical properties
  • maximum heat deflection temperature
  • good flow / melt viscosity
  • AMECA listing

Applications

  • Used for injection molding optical and technical items.
  • injection molding of technical components to satisfy higher demands on heat deflection temperature under load, e.g. lighting industry, automotive industry (taillights)

Examples
optical waveguides, luminaire covers, automotive lighting, instrument cluster covers, optical lenses, displays, etc.

 

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PLEXIGLAS® 8N plus

PLEXIGLAS® 8N plus is a ductile material solution developed to ensure special part specific requirements, e.g. easy demolding of injection molded parts.

Key Properties and additional benefits in comparison to PLEXIGLAS® 8N

  • More ductility, improved tensile behavior
  • Easier processing (plastification, demolding & welding, excellent flowability)
  • Robust, improved shock resistance
  • Enhanced chemical resistance
  • Crystal clear: Transmittance at level of PLEXIGLAS® 8N

Applications

  • Automotive Lighting
  • Long coast to coast taillight
  • Automotive exterior body
  • Lighting
  • Household application

Offering

  • Available in clear and in colors signal red and black
  • Manufactured globally across key Röhm sites
  • AMECA listed
  • Available in all relevant packaging (bulk container on demand)

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