What is acrylic?

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What is acrylic?

DARIO TELLEZ • January 12, 2023

What is acrylic?

Acrylic, also known as Plexiglas, Lucite, Acrylite, and Perspex depending on the region, is a plastic known worldwide for its dazzling shine and notable resistance to scratches and impact.

This versatile plastic comes in a variety of forms that can be manipulated and designed to meet specific market needs.

Where does acrylic come from?

Its origins date back to 1928 where it was developed in several laboratories, but it was introduced to the market in 1933 by Otto Rohm, the founder of the plastic company Rohm and Haas.

Rohm was attempting to create a laminate between two glass plates in order to increase glass strength, but when conducting this process he discovered he had developed a completely new glass-like material.

Technically it is known as "Methyl methacrylate" (PMMA) and over the years, new applications have been developed to cover a wide range of areas.

Why is acrylic distinguished?

Acrylic is a very versatile material that is in direct competition in terms of applications with other plastics such as polycarbonate (one of the most resistant materials that exists) or polystyrene, but it stands out from other transparent plastics in terms of its weather resistance, transparency and resistance to scratching.

In its basic design, acrylic is completely colorless, but the material can be colored with an infinite variety of shades. The flexibility of the sheets is another of its properties, there is an amazing variety of dimensions for the acrylic sheet to suit what you want to create.

If you have a specialized project in mind and are looking for the perfect material that meets your design, you will find a competent team at Sf Acrylics to advise you, design and make that special project a reality. We invite you to continue reading our blog so that you can discover the variety of this plastic together with Sf Acrylics, which will help you bring your design to life. No matter the details, together we will find a size and color of acrylic sheet available to meet your needs.

On our website, you will find all the products we have made... I invite you to visit it and get to know the whole universe of services and products, so that together we can develop your project.

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