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Trinseo Plexiglas® DR® M2 Acrylic
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Acrylic (PMMA); Acrylic, Impact Modified, Molded

Material Notes: Plexiglas® DR® M2 is an impact modified thermoplastic acrylic resin formulated for injection molding and extrusion applications. It has a matte appearance, is heat resistance and provides 10 times the impact resistance of standard acrylics. It offers an excellent balance between melt flow and increased resistance to breakage, while providing weatherability superior to that provided by other high-impact plastics.

Appearance: Matte Finish; Clear/Transparent

Characteristics: Scratch Resistant; Good Dimensional Stability; Low Shrinkage; Good Thermal Stability; Good UV Resistance; Good Weather Resistance; Good Toughness; High Impact Resistance

Arkema has sold the American Plexiglas® product line to Trinseo, finalized in 2021.

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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 1.15 g/cc1.15 g/ccASTM D792
Melt Flow 1.0 g/10 min
@Load 3.80 kg,
Temperature 230 °C
1.0 g/10 min
@Load 8.38 lb,
Temperature 446 °F
ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Izod Impact, Notched 0.427 J/cm0.800 ft-lb/inASTM D256
 
Optical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Haze 2.5 %
@Thickness 3.17 mm
2.5 %
@Thickness 0.125 in
ASTM D1003
Transmission, Visible 88 %
@Thickness 3.17 mm
88 %
@Thickness 0.125 in
ASTM D1003

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