Transparent Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is a high-quality plastic material known for its excellent transparency and weather resistance. It is commonly used in applications requiring high light transmission and a flawless aesthetic finish. Transparent PMMA is an excellent choice for applications requiring high transparency, weather resistance, and a high-quality aesthetic finish. This versatile and lightweight material is ideal for tubes and profiles used in sectors such as signage, construction, and lighting, ensuring exceptional performance and long-lasting durability.
| Physical | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.18 g/cm3 | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) | 2.2 g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage | 0.40 to 0.70% | ISO 294-4 |
| Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.30% | ISO 62 |
| Mechanical | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield) | 83.0 MPa | ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield) | 5.0% | ISO 527-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 3200 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength | 115 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Impact | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength | 2.0 kJ/m2 | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength | 20 kJ/m2 | ISO 179/1eU |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | 2.0 kJ/m2 | ISO 180/1A |
| Hardness | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale) | 98 | ISO 2039-2 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H 961/30) | 185 MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Thermal | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature | - | - |
| 0.45 MPa, Unannealed | 105°C | ISO 75-2/B |
| 1.8 MPa, Unannealed | 102°C | ISO 75-2/A |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | - | - |
| – | - | ISO 306/A |
| – | 109°C | ISO 306/B |
| CLTE-Flow | 0.000071 cm/cm/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Flammability | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Rating - UL | HB | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index | 650°C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| UL 746 | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| RTI Str (1.50 mm) | 125°C | UL 746 |
| RTI Imp (1.50 mm) | 115°C | UL 746 |
| RTI Elec (1.50 mm) | 125°C | UL 746 |
| Optical | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.490 | ISO 489 |
| Transmittance | 92.0% | ASTM D1003 |
| Haze | 0.40% | ASTM D1003 |
