Wherever there is a need for good-looking, precise, tough, moulded parts, you will find the ideal combination of performance properties and value in the Altuglas® family of acrylic thermoplastic resins; excellent optical clarity, unsurpassed weatherability, and design flexibility.
These resins are available in many grades and colours to meet your specific applications.
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.
Product | Properties |
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Altuglas® VM | Good fluidity |
Altuglas® V 920T | High temperature resistance with improved flow properties |
Altuglas® V 825T | High temperature resistance with good flow properties |
Altuglas® V 046 | Extrusion grade with high heat resistance |
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.
Product | Properties |
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Altuglas® MI-4T | Middle impact modified grade |
Altuglas® MI-7T | Impact modified grade |
Altuglas® DRT | High impact modified PMMA |
Altuglas® HFI-7 | Impact modified grade with improved fluidity |
Altuglas® HFI-10 | High impact modified PMMA with improved fluidity |
Altuglas® HFI-15 | Super high impact modified grade |
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
Product | Properties |
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Altuglas® VML | High fluidity and processability |
Altuglas® VS-UVT | UV transparent grade |
Altuglas® HT 121 | Higher thermal resistance and surface hardness (anti-scratching) |
Altuglas® V 825-HID | Resistance to high intensity discharge sources |
Altuglas® UVP | Grades offering UV protection |
Altuglas® HCR-3 | Excellent chemical resistance |
Altuglas® CR-8 | Very good chemical resistance and impact properties |
Altuglas® CR-12 | High impact modified grade and very good chemical resistance |
Altuglas® SG-7 | Impact grade, resistance to gamma radiation |
Altuglas® Opaque | Glossy opaque |
Altuglas® Matt | Unique matt appearance |
Altuglas® Frosted | Unique frosted appearance |
Altuglas® Granite | Look of natural stone |
Solarkote® A | Superior UV protection and weather resistance, adhesion to ABS |
Solarkote® H | Superior UV protection and adhesion to HIPS |
Solarkote® P | Superior UV protection and adhesion to PVC |
Datasheets
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