What is an acrylic resin?

Acrylic resin is a general term for any one of the plastics (resin) generated through chemical reaction by applying polymerization initiator and heat to a monomer. The chemical name for the resin produced from the methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). read more

Acrylic resins are a group of related thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic substances derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or other related compounds. Polymethyl acrylate is an acrylic resin used in an emulsified form for lacquer, textile finishes, adhesives and, when mixed with clay, to gloss paper. read more

We’ve already explained the benefits of using acrylic resin in solid surface manufacturing, but the uses of this compound span many industries. Walk into your favorite craft store and pick up an acrylic paint, for instance, and you’ve got acrylic resin. read more

Acrylic resin refers to a group of thermoplastic materials derived from compounds such as acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. The acrylic derivatives are added to heated plastic to create a material that can be used for many purposes. read more