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Is Acrylic the Same as Plexiglass?
Yes.
Acrylic, also known as PMMA or plexiglass, originates from the English term "acrylic" (acrylic plastic). Its chemical name is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), an important thermoplastic polymer material developed early on. It boasts excellent transparency, chemical stability, and weather resistance. Easy to dye, process, and aesthetically pleasing, it is widely used in the construction industry.
Plexiglass products can generally be categorized into cast sheets, extruded sheets, and molding compounds.