Perspex
Acrylic brilliance for versatile, transparent applications with exceptional aesthetic appeal.
Perspex (Acrylic)
Perspex, also known as Acrylic sheet or PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate), is a lightweight, transparent plastic material widely used as a durable alternative to glass. It offers excellent optical clarity, high impact resistance, and long-term weather performance, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Perspex is easy to fabricate, cut, drill, and thermoform, allowing it to be tailored to a wide range of design, industrial, and protective uses. It is offered in an extensive selection of standard sizes and thicknesses, including various colors and tints.
Key Features
- Exceptional Clarity – Up to 92% light transmission, higher than standard glass
- Lightweight – Approximately half the weight of glass
- High Impact Resistance – Up to 10 times stronger than glass
- Weather & UV Resistant – Suitable for long-term outdoor use without yellowing
- Easy to Fabricate – Can be cut, machined, bonded, bent, or thermoformed
- Safe Alternative to Glass – Breaks without sharp shards
- Available in Multiple Finishes – Clear, coloured, frosted, tinted, and textured
Suitable Uses
| Commercial & Industrial |
|
|---|---|
| Building & Construction |
|
| Retail & Displays |
|
| Medical, Laboratory & Clean Environments |
|
Technical Information
| Light Transmission (Clear) | Up to 92% |
| Tensile Strength | ~70 MPa |
| Density | 1.18 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Strength | ~110 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ~17 kJ/m² |
| Maximum Continuous Service Temp | ~80°C |
| Softening Temperature | ~105°C |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs) | ~0.3% |
| UV Resistance | Excellent |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent |
| Flammability | Flammable (Class 3) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (avoid solvents & alcohols) |
Available Colours
