Altuglas

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Altuglas®: High-Performance Acrylic Thermoplastic Resins

Wherever there is a need for good-looking, precise, tough, moulded parts, the Altuglas® family of acrylic thermoplastic resins offers an ideal combination of performance properties and value. These resins provide excellent optical clarity, unsurpassed weatherability, and design flexibility. Available in many grades and colours, Altuglas® PMMA (Poly(methyl methacrylate)) is a transparent thermoplastic often used as a light or shatter-resistant alternative to glass.

General Characteristics of Altuglas® PMMA:

• 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

Special Properties of Altuglas®:

• Impact resistance

• Resistance to gamma sterilisation

• Suitability for food contact

• Suitability for medical applications

• Ultraviolet filtering

• Chemical resistance

Main Applications of Altuglas®:

• 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

• Special applications: DVD discs, cellular phone displays, lenses, shoe heels, display cases, drawers