PLEXIGLAS® Impacts

PLEXIGLAS® Impact Modified resins are characterized by three primary features: toughness, heat resistance, and processability.

Individual grades are formulated with varying combinations of these characteristics to meet specific applications needs.

Impact Modified grades are typically used in durable applications ranging from transportation to weatherable capstocks to lighting, medical devices, and consumer durable goods.

Markets

Automotive and transportation
Building and construction
Consumer goods
- Household equipment
- Medical
Electronics and electrical
- Light and lighting
General industry
- Medical

Applications

Appliances
Filters & canisters
Instrument clusters lenses
LED lighting
Renal cassettes
Respiratory care

PLEXIGLAS® Impacts

PLEXIGLAS® DR™

PLEXIGLAS® DR™ is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding and extrusion applications. It is a medium heat resistant resin with minimal edge color and provides 10 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics. It is an all-acrylic resin that combines the toughness associated with other impact plastics and the outstanding transparency and UV resistance of conventional acrylic materials. Moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® DRM2

PLEXIGLAS® DRM2 is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with a matte finish, formulated for injection molding and extrusion applications. It is an all-acrylic resin that combines the toughness associated with other impact plastics and the outstanding UV resistance of conventional acrylic materials.

PLEXIGLAS® HFI7

PLEXIGLAS® HFI7 is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding. It has very high melt flow, enhanced mold release properties and provides 7 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics while maintaining excellent optical properties. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage while providing outstanding weatherability. Supplemental moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® HFI10

PLEXIGLAS® HFI10 is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding. It has high melt flow, enhanced mold release properties and provides 10 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics while maintaining excellent optical properties. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage while providing outstanding weatherability. Supplemental moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® MI7

PLEXIGLAS® MI7 is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding and extrusion applications. It is heat resistant, has high melt flow, and provides 7 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics while maintaining excellent optical properties. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage, while providing outstanding weatherability. Moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® MI7T

PLEXIGLAS® MI7T is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding and extrusion applications. It has high heat resistance and provides 7 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics while maintaining excellent optical properties. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage, while providing outstanding weatherability. Moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® MI7E

PLEXIGLAS® MI7E is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding and extrusion applications. It is heat resistance and provides 7 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics while maintaining excellent optical properties. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage while providing outstanding weatherability. Moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® MI7C-56503RB

PLEXIGLAS® MI7C-56503RB is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding. It is a jet black, high gloss, opaque resin that has high heat resistance, high melt flow, and provides 7 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics while maintaining excellent optical properties. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage while providing outstanding weatherability. Moldflow simulation data is available.

PLEXIGLAS® SG7

PLEXIGLAS® SG7 is an impact modified acrylic resin suitable for injection molding and extrusion. It is a high-flow resin designed to provide outstanding light transmission and water white clarity for disposable medical applications. Some of the features and benefits of PLEXIGLAS® SG7 are exceptional gamma resistance, chemical resistance, sterilization, durability, and processability.

PLEXIGLAS® SG10

PLEXIGLAS® SG10 is an impact modified acrylic resin suitable for injection molding and extrusion. It is a high flow resin designed to provide outstanding light transmission and water white clarity for disposable medical applications. Some of the features and benefits of PLEXIGLAS® SG10 are exceptional gamma resistance, mid-range chemical resistance, sterilization, durability, and processability.

Other Products in the Range

PLEXIGLAS® DIFFUSE™ Acrylic Resins
PLEXIGLAS® DIFFUSE™ acrylic resins are materials with unique light management characteristics such that light transmission is maximized while conversely affording the best hiding power possible. This is especially important in lighting and display applications.

PLEXIGLAS® Frosted Acrylic Resin
PLEXIGLAS® Frosted acrylic resins are materials with a unique finish and appearance. It allows the user to minimize visual defects such as fingerprints, scratches, and smudges. Because of the unique texture, this lightweight material is glass-like without the danger of shattering. The finish is durable and is perfect for backdrops, columns, illuminated signs, shelving, tabletops, visual displays, packaging, visual displays, and consumer goods to name a few.

PLEXIGLAS® Granite Acrylic Resin
PLEXIGLAS® Granite acrylic resin gives designers the freedom to duplicate the beauty of natural stone without the disadvantages of real stone. The extruded sheet featuring this specialty grade can be textured, rough, pebbled, or smooth and can be manufactured to be semi-translucent or fully opaque. Unlike naturally occurring stone, this material will be non-porous which allows for a low maintenance finish.

PLEXIGLAS® V Grade Acrylic Resins
PLEXIGLAS® V Grade acrylic resins provide exceptional optical clarity and resistance to UV light degradation and discoloration making them the industry standard for applications where outdoor and indoor weatherability is paramount. The resins are characterized by superior thermal stability, extrusion melt strength, excellent tool surface reproduction, and release properties.

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