A plexiglas box is a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic container.
The density of plexiglas is rho = 1,190 kg/m³ or rho = 1.19 g/cm3.
The advantages of Plexiglas compared to that of normal glass are first that Plexiglas cost a fraction of the price, second it is very durable and wont shatter like glass.
Plexiglas was registered in 1935 by Delaware company Rohm & Haas, and appears to be owned by a French company called Arkema. The most recent related registration, for Plexiglas Edge FX in 2005, was by Arkema directly.
Yes
Paint
Rubbing alcohol as soon as possible. Plexiglas is a bit porous and the die can get into it if left for any length of time.
It's a kind of plastic.
Plexiglas
Lucite
Silk: opaque Plexiglas (coloured): transparent or translucent depending on the thickness and color of the material
Plexiglas has it's own proprietary adhesives. Most are essentially plexiglas melted in a liquid such as Methyl ethyl ketone. -Used properly this melts the edges together, -the smoother the cut edge, the better your joint will be. I smooth my edges on a planer. Adhesives for different uses with Plexiglass are IPS Weld On #4, #10 and #16. -Many of these are available in local plastics stores.
Yes, not only is Plexiglas completely recyclable, it is also extremely durable. This type of glass is not recycled with standard glass but can be taken to most recycling centers.