Product overview

PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are thermoplastics based on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). PMMA molding compounds are standardized to DIN 7745 / ISO 8257.

PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are characterized by a number of chemical, physical and technical properties which are indispensable for manufacturing high-quality components by injection molding, injection blow molding and extrusion processes.

Specific Properties

Our molding compounds are distinguished by:

  • high brilliance and excellent light transmission of 92%
  • superior UV and weather resistance
  • highest surface hardness of all thermoplastics
  • high abrasion resistance
  • absolutely colorless and therefore colorable at will
  • high gloss surface (Class A)
  • good heat deflection temperature under load
  • high rigidity
  • fuel resistance
  • good chemical resistance
  • capable of being polished
  • 100% recyclability

Product Information

Standard compounds

PLEXIGLAS®

Depending on the grade, our basic molding compounds differ in their physical properties such as flow and heat deflection temperature under load. They can be processed by means of all conventional thermoplastic processing methods.

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Reduced carbon footprint

PLEXIGLAS® proTerra

Molding compounds with a reduced carbon footprint: PLEXIGLAS® proTerra M5 contains mechanically recycled PMMA, while in PLEXIGLAS® proTerra 8N, fossil resources have been replaced with raw materials certified under ISCC PLUS.

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Impact resistant

PLEXIGLAS® RESIST

Depending on the basic molding compound, the impact-modified grades differ in their key properties, such as optimized flow or stress crack resistance. They are suitable for extruding and coextruding profiles and sheets and for injection molding formed parts.

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High heat resistant

PLEXIGLAS® Heatresist

PLEXIGLAS® Heatresist products are crystal-clear molding compounds with different heat deflection temperatures under load.

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PLEXIMID®

PLEXIMID® products are crystal-clear molding compounds with different heat deflection temperatures under load.

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Diffusion / Lighting

PLEXIGLAS® Softlight

In all production processes bead-shaped polymer particles impart light-diffusing properties to products made from PLEXIGLAS® Softlight, with minimal loss of transmitted light. Furthermore, in extrusion processes matt surfaces can be obtained.

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PLEXIGLAS® Edgelight

Specialty molding compounds for efficient lighting engineering applications in combination with LEDs. There is a choice of products for edge lighting with maximum transmission or for back lighting without any disturbing hot spots.

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Brilliance

PLEXIGLAS® Hi-Gloss

Molding compounds of the PLEXIGLAS® Hi-Gloss family are particularly suitable for injection-molding technical moldings. Their high brilliance makes it possible to manufacture high-gloss, Class A surfaces. The color Black 9V022 was specially developed for so-called piano black applications.

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