General info

Altuglas® PMMA Poly(methyl methacrylate) is a transparent thermoplastic, often used as a light or a shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It is sometimes called acrylic glass.

The Altuglas® portfolio offers a wide choice of PMMA resins designed for injection, extrusion and blow moulding.

The general characteristics of Altuglas® PMMA are as follows:

• Highest transparency and brilliance of all plastics
• Mechanical properties
• Rigidity and dimensional stability
• Surface properties
• Hardness and the highest scratch resistance of all plastics
• Resistance to aging
• Excellent resistance to atmospheric agents, UV radiation and aging

In addition, the Altuglas® range offers special properties:

• Impact resistance
• Resistance to gamma sterilisation
• Suitability for food contact
• Suitability for medical applications
• Ultraviolet filtering
• Chemical resistance

Main Altuglas® applications:

• Transport and automotive industry: lights, deflectors, instrument panels, number plates, reflectors, traffic lights, etc.
• Building and construction industry: extruded panels for building, glazing, protection and greenhouses, co-extruded over ABS or PVC panels for caravans, window frames, etc.
• Lighting: light filters, globes, diffusers, etc.
• Household appliances and domestic equipment: dishes, salad bowls, glasses, etc.
• Medical: in-vitro diagnostic, e.g. blood cuvettes
• Many special applications may be added to this list, e.g. DVD discs, cellular phone displays, lenses, shoe heels, display cases, drawers...

Portfolio

Altuglas® Acrylic Resin – Standard Grades

Exceptional optical clarity with resistance to damage and discoloration by ultraviolet rays make Altuglas® acrylic resins the industry standard. These resins are used in automotive lighting, light fittings, household appliances, mobile phone displays, light guide panels, etc.

Altuglas® Acrylic Resin – Impact Grades

Altuglas® DR, Altuglas® MI and Altuglas® HFI series resins offer impact resistance that is 2 to 15 times greater than standard acrylics, combined with excellent optical qualities.

The Altuglas® HFI range is designed for superior flow and mould release properties, for reduced cycle times. In addition, the HFI range is available in grades resistant to sterilisation by gamma radiation.

Altuglas® Acrylic Resin – Specialty Grades

Altuglas International has developed a wide range of clear and coloured specialty acrylic resins, in response to growing demand in very exacting applications.

Enhanced technical specifications:

• Improved mechanical properties
• Improved thermal properties
• Higher resistance to chemicals and gamma radiation
• Improved surface hardness
• Anti-scratching properties
• Transparent to UV
• Glossy opaque
• Coloured and textured surfaces