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2. Poly(methyl methacrylate) - Wikipedia

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   It is a transparent thermoplastic, used as an engineering plastic. PMMA is also known as acrylic, acrylic glass, as well as by the trade names and brands Crylux, Hesalite, Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, and Perspex, among several others . This plastic is often used in sheet form as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It can ...

3. Acrylate polymer - Wikipedia

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   Polymethyl methacrylate is the clear break-resistant sheeting sold as acrylic glass (or simply acrylic sheet) or under the trade name Plexiglas, Perspex, etc. Polyacrylates are used in cosmetic products as rheology modifiers and film formers, and these are typically polymers of acrylic acid fluids.

4. Acrylic - Wikipedia

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   Acrylic resin, a group of related thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic substances; Acrylic fiber, a synthetic fiber of polyacrylonitrile; Acrylic paint, fast-drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion; Poly(methyl methacrylate), also known as acrylic glass or Plexiglass, a transparent thermoplastic

5. Cast acrylic - Wikipedia

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   Cast acrylic has a better ability to be reworked hot and it is known for its superior surface finish and optical properties. Also cast acrylic is more scratch resistant than extruded acrylic. Cast acrylic is also preferred over extruded in applications that require machinings, such as turning on Engine Lathe or milling/drilling.

6. Picture framing glass - Wikipedia

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   Acrylic is also light weight, compared to glass, and is shatter-resistant, making acrylic an attractive choice for framing large, oversized works of art. In general, acrylic sheet scratches easily and retains a static charge, which can be problematic when framing pastels or charcoals.

7. Acrylic resin - Wikipedia

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   Acrylic resin is a common ingredient in latex paint (UK: "emulsion paint"). Latex paints with a greater proportion of acrylic resin offer better stain protection, greater water resistance, better adhesion, greater resistance to cracking and blistering, and resistance to alkali cleaners compared to those with vinyl. [2]