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The category that acrylic falls into is polymethalmethacrylates (plastics derived from petroleum by-products).
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Advantages and disadvantages of using acrylic plastic?
Advantages of acrylic plastic include:Can be easily molded into a variety of shapesWaterproofCheapDisadvantages of acrylic plastic include:Can melt if gets too hot
What are the advantages of acrylic plastic?
Acrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass. it is strond shatter resistant and waterproof.
What materials are made from oil?
Acrylic Nylon Rubber plastic Paint
What year was acrylic plastic invented?
wat! it wont 1212 it was in 1877 but can anyone tell me who invented?plz thnx
What is the name of the person who invented Acrylic Plastic?
It was developed in various laboratories in 1928 and it took 5 more years until it was marketed
What type of plastic material is acrylic and polystyrene?
Acrylic and Polystyrene both are THERMOPLASTICS.
Is acrylic man made plastic?
Acrylic materials, whether it be paint or plastic, are synthetic (man-made) compounds containing acrylic acid, which is an organic (not man-made) liquid. So acrylic acid isn't man-made, but commercial products made of 'acrylic' are man-made.
A type of acrylic?
its plastic and you can get it in paints and nail polish. i hope i helped :)
What type of plastic are the ps2 controllers made from?
Acrylic Butadiene Styrene
What is acrylic plastic made from?
Acrylic plastic is from a family synthetic, or man-made, plastic materials containg some acrylic acid. Acrylic plastic also called acrylic glass is a clear alternative to sheet glass.
What is difference between plastic and acrylic?
Plastic is a more generic term. "Plastic" literally means something like "moldable". Acrylic is a specific type of the kind of material generically called "plastic." Specifically, acrylic polymers are made of derivatives of acrylic acid. One specific acrylate polymer is PMMA, poly(methyl methacrylate), also called Plexiglas.
What is the difference between acrylic and plastic?
Plastic is a more generic term. "Plastic" literally means something like "moldable". Acrylic is a specific type of the kind of material generically called "plastic." Specifically, acrylic polymers are made of derivatives of acrylic acid. One specific acrylate polymer is PMMA, poly(methyl methacrylate), also called Plexiglas.
What is acrylic made from?
Acrylic plastic is from a family synthetic, or man-made, plastic materials containg some acrylic acid. Acrylic plastic also called acrylic glass is a clear alternative to sheet glass.
Where do acrylic plastics come from?
acrylic plastic is a firm solid piece of plastic.. it can be used for clocks.
Is acrylic hardwood or softwood?
Acrylic is a plastic and not a wood.
What type of plastic is acrylic?
Acrylic is a polymer of Methyl Methacrylate. PolyMethyl Methacrylate is commonly sold under the name Plexiglas as a safe glass alternative, that is similar but not as expensive as Poly-carbonate. Acrylic is also used for many other products where a transparent plastic is required such as automotive taillights or plastic wineglasses.
Advantages and disadvantages of using acrylic plastic?
Advantages of acrylic plastic include:Can be easily molded into a variety of shapesWaterproofCheapDisadvantages of acrylic plastic include:Can melt if gets too hot
