PMMA VS. PC
Q: Should you choose PMMA acrylic, or PC?
A: Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, mainly need to consider the usage and environment, the following is a comparison table between acrylic and PC for your reference:

  

ITEM PMMA (Acrylic) PC (Polycarbonate)
Proportion 1.19 1.2
Impact resistance Fragile 30 times stronger than acrylic
Transmittance 92% 88%
Processing temperature Under 80°C Under 120°C
Water absorption 0.3~0.4% 0.1~0.2%
Under prolonged UV light exposure Not easy to yellow

easy to yellow,

Need to add UV absorber layer

Flame retardant degree Low (UL 94 level HB) High (UL 94 level V0)
Selling cost Ordinary More Expensive

 

Q: What are the advantages of acrylic PMMA?
Transmittance(ASTM D1003)


Rockwell hardness (ASTM D785)

Heat distortion temperature (ASTM D648)   

Bending strength (ASTM D790)


Weatherability - the extent to which the color changes with exposure time 


The extent to which the flexural strength of PMMA varies with exposure time

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