Recycling of ACRYLITE®: Post-consumer recycling of back-light units of PMMA screens

Backlight units of screens are often made of high-purity polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and are therefore ideal for chemical recycling. In this process, the polymer (PMMA) is returned to the monomer (MMA) by heating, which can then be used as a raw material for polymerizing ACRYLITE® or other products such as reactive resins.

Products made from this have a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared with virgin material. This process clearly distinguishes PMMA from other materials where chemical recycling only produces precursors for monomer production, such as pyrolysis oils.

Nomenclature change for light diffusing products

Röhm is constantly aiming for better quality and innovations for our products, but also for better solutions along the entire customer journey. This is why we are changing the nomenclature for light diffusing molding compounds from January 1st 2023.

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ACRYLITE® Optical HT

High optical quality in combination with increased long-term service temperature

• Best-in-class Vicat softening temperature
• Best-in-class: RTI/UL rating (Resist thermal aging)
• Typical properties of ACRYLITE® are retained (transmittance, weathering, high clarity)
• Low color shift over long light distances

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ACRYLITE® Optical HT

With ACRYLITE® Piano Black, extravagance comes as standard.

What does ACRYLITE® have to do with car design? For over 60 years, ACRYLITE® molding compounds have been a driving force behind the auto industry. Why? Because the multifaceted ways in which ACRYLITE® can be formed open up virtually endless possibilities for design. One shining example is our jetblack, high-gloss ACRYLITE® Piano Black that stands for long-lasting sophistication and elegance – whether as a radiator grille, pillar trim or mirror housing.

Applications
Automotive & Transportation Exterior Body Parts

Products
ACRYLITE® Hi-Gloss

News

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ACRYLITE® Optical HT makes Lancia’s light chalice shine

  • The next-generation Lancia Ypsilon showcases an elegant lighting motif, heralding the iconic Italian brand’s electric era
  • PMMA molding compounds from Röhm deliver appealing design freedom for signature front lights
  • ACRYLITE® Optical HT combines good optical quality with a higher heat deflection temperature under increased long-term service temperatures

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Parallel Fluidics produces ultra-precise microfluidics prototypes with CYROLITE® MD

  • Parallel Fluidics specializes in rapid manufacturing of microfluidics prototypes
  • Röhm’s special product CYROLITE® MD offers exceptional transparency and UV transmittance for diagnostic components
  • Molding compound with excellent flow behavior and highest reproduction accuracy

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CYROLITE® Compounds

Parallel Fluidics produces ultra-precise microfluidics prototypes with CYROLITE® MD

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CUPRA launches its first model with an illuminated front emblem, featuring ACRYLITE® Softlight

  • CUPRA Tavascan is one of the first series models from a European automotive manufacturer to feature an illuminated logo on the vehicle front
  • ACRYLITE® Softlight version with additionally increased impact resistance offers good light diffusion and is very robust
  • Material is well-suited to a trend in automotive design

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