How JD-207 PMMA Enhances Optical and Industrial Applications

JD-207 PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) is a high-performance transparent thermoplastic designed for applications requiring clarity, weather resistance, and durability. It is widely used in optics, construction, signage, and consumer goods, offering a lightweight alternative to glass.

Composition and Properties

• Base Material: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

• Additives: UV stabilizers, impact modifiers, and optional colorants

• Processing Methods: Extrusion, injection molding, sheet casting, and thermoforming

JD-207 PMMA provides excellent optical clarity, high hardness, and dimensional stability, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Key Features

• High Transparency: >90% light transmittance

• UV & Weather Resistant: Maintains performance under prolonged outdoor exposure

• Scratch & Wear Resistance: Durable surface for long-term use

• Lightweight: Easier to handle and install than glass

• Processable: Compatible with extrusion, molding, and thermoforming

• Chemical Resistance: Resistant to many acids, alkalis, and solvents

Applications

• Optical Components: Lenses, protective covers, and display screens

• Construction & Architecture: Windows, skylights, partitions

• Signage & Advertising: Lightboxes, display stands, and panels

• Automotive: Light covers, dashboards, and interior trims

• Consumer Products: Protective shields, furniture parts

• Medical Devices: Transparent casings and equipment panels

Advantages

• Superior optical clarity and aesthetics

• Durable, scratch-resistant, and weatherproof

• Lightweight alternative to glass

• Easy to process into sheets, molded, or extruded parts

• Long-term stability for indoor and outdoor applications

Limitations

• Brittle compared with polycarbonate (PC) under impact

• Softens above 90–100°C

• Can crack under high mechanical stress

Technical Parameters (Typical)

• Density: 1.18–1.20 g/cm³

• Tensile Strength: 70–80 MPa

• Flexural Strength: 110–120 MPa

• Impact Strength (Notched Izod): 1–3 kJ/m²

• Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 100–105°C

• Light Transmittance: >90%

• Processing Methods: Extrusion, injection molding, sheet casting, thermoforming

FAQs

Q1: Why is JD-207 PMMA suitable for optical applications?
Because it has high clarity, UV resistance, and scratch-resistant surfaces, ideal for lenses and display panels.

Q2: How does JD-207 PMMA compare with JD-211 PMMA?
Both offer excellent transparency and durability, but JD-207 may have slight differences in impact modifiers or UV stability, tailored for specific applications.

Q3: Can JD-207 PMMA be used outdoors?
Yes, it is UV-stable and weather-resistant, suitable for long-term outdoor exposure.

Q4: What processing methods are compatible with JD-207 PMMA?
Sheets, molded parts, extrusion, and thermoforming.