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

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Röhm expands production capacity of specialty molding compounds at Wallingford plant

  • Expanded production launched in June 2024
  • Plant capacity of specialty PMMA molding compounds increased significantly
  • One of several recent investments advancing Röhm’s growth strategy

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LiteScout® supports the developmental skills of visually impaired children with its luminous tokens made of ACRYLITE® molding compound

  • The therapeutic product trains the senses through play using light, colors and shapes
  • Brand PMMA from Röhm is a compelling choice thanks to its high transparency and color intensity while being pleasant to the touch
  • ACRYLITE® Softlight ensures soft, glare-free light and a matte surface

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Piramidal named authorized distributor of acrylic-based products ACRYLITE® and ACRYMID® in Brazil

Parsippany, NJ, USA – Piramidal has been named an authorized distributor of Roehm’s acrylic-based molding compound products in Brazil. Roehm’s ACRYLITE® and ACRYMID® brands of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) products are established in many applications in the lighting and automotive industries as well as in the electronics and household appliances sectors.

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BWF Profiles uses ACRYLITE® proTerra M5 containing recycled material for high-quality optical components in luminaires

  • BWF Profiles produces optical components for a concept study on the newly launched RIDI LINIA EVO continuous-row lighting system with a lower carbon footprint
  • ACRYLITE® proTerra M5 from Röhm, containing up to 30 percent recycled PMMA, impresses with its optical purity
  • Recyclable material for resource-efficient luminaire manufacturing

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