Methyl methacrylate (MMA)

CAS Number: 80-62-6

HS Number: 29161400

What is Methyl methacrylate (MMA)?

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a high-purity acrylic monomer used as a primary building block for acrylic plastics and resins. It polymerizes to form PMMA (acrylic glass) and a wide range of methacrylate copolymers, delivering excellent optical clarity, UV/weather resistance, and durable surface performance. MMA is widely used in producing acrylic resins for coatings, adhesives and sealants, and engineering plastics for applications that require long-lasting transparency, gloss, and mechanical stability. In industrial formulations, MMA-based polymers are also valued for improving hardness, chemical resistance, and outdoor durability in finished systems.

Which industries use Methyl methacrylate (MMA)?

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) serves as a key material for the Acrylic Resins, Adhesives & Sealants, Defense & Security, Paints & Coatings and Polymers & Resins industries.

What are the applications and properties of Methyl methacrylate (MMA)?

It delivers essential benefits as a diluent, fast evaporating and film-forming.

FAQs

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Who manufacturers Methyl methacrylate (MMA)?

Röhm and Mitsubishi Chemical are European manufacturers of Methyl methacrylate (MMA).

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