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

 

KEY PROPERTIES

  • 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

Light makes the atmosphere. And ACRYLITE® makes the light.

Light not only attracts insects and other animals, but also customers. That’s because ACRYLITE® can be molded in almost any number of ways, opening up entirely new possibilities for product design. Yet using ACRYLITE® also pays off for other reasons: it transmits light very efficiently and is particularly long-lasting and UV-stable.

Applications
Lighting Technologies

Products
ACRYLITE® Grades with diffusing effects
ACRYLITE® Standard grades

News

Press Release

Arçelik perfects the black panel display of its Tadı Var™ yogurt maker and the Beko Yoğurt Chef® with ACRYLITE® molding compounds

  • Neutral gray ACRYLITE® molding compounds enable black panel effect while displaying light signals in true color
  • Robust housing made from impact-resistant ACRYLITE® Resist zk5BR
  • Arçelik yogurt maker wins design prize for user experience

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Milestone Scientific uses CYROLITE® to produce a “magic wand” for pain-free dental treatments

  • The Wand - STA Single Tooth Anesthesia® System is a device for computer-controlled local anesthesia as a gentle alternative to injections
  • Milestone Scientific has been relying on CYROLITE® molding compounds for components of the disposable handpieces for the past 25 years
  • The high-quality medical plastic from Röhm impresses with its resistance to gamma sterilization, permanent transparency and stability

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CYROLITE® Compounds

Milestone Scientific uses CYROLITE® to produce a “magic wand” for pain-free dental treatments

Computer-controlled injection technology

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With ACRYLITE® molding compounds, Checkpoint Systems produces aesthetically pleasing security antennas in individual store designs

  • Checkpoint Systems, the manufacturer of detection systems, is replacing conspicuous gates with a discreet column
  • A cover made of ACRYLITE® Softlight special molding compound colored in gray enables a homogeneous light effect at a low component depth
  • The robust material from Röhm meets sustainability standards in shopfitting thanks to its longevity

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Events & Trade Shows

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