PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compounds
Lower carbon footprint with proven high performance

Röhm offers customers two new ways to lower their product carbon footprint
PLEXIGLAS® proTerra M5 contains mechanically recycled PMMA
PLEXIGLAS® proTerra 8N made from ISCC PLUS-certified raw materials

An inspirational brand for 90 years

PLEXIGLAS® has been an inspiration since its very first application – after all, the brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) from Röhm is the material of choice for creative designs and innovative projects thanks to its versatile properties and intelligent functions.

Recycling of PLEXIGLAS®:
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 PLEXIGLAS® 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.

Learn more about Sustainability

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.

PLEXIGLAS® 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 PLEXIGLAS® are retained (transmittance, weathering, high clarity)
Low color shift over long light distances

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PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT

PLEXIGLAS® makes even red lights green.

PLEXIGLAS® has the ability to take on any color – while also remaining green. At its basic structure, PLEXIGLAS® contains no halogens, no aromatic compounds, and no plasticizers. It is nontoxic, noncarcinogenic, and nonmutagenic. Best of all, at the end of its life, it is fully recyclable. PLEXIGLAS® is the material of choice for your green products.

For PLEXIGLAS®, reincarnation is old hat. We call it “recycling.”

We believe in reincarnation. The reincarnation of PLEXIGLAS®, at least. Because PLEXIGLAS® is so pure that it can be broken down into its basic components again to be reborn as new PLEXIGLAS®. Few plastics can achieve a rebirth of this kind – this is not downcycling, but true recycling in the interests of a circular economy!

The surprising disadvantage of PLEXIGLAS® surfaces: they turn household appliances into real masterpieces.

Domestic appliances with surfaces made from our high-quality PLEXIGLAS® steal the show from everything else in the house. The completely colorless polymers can be colored and molded in almost any number of ways, opening up entirely new possibilities for designers. And since PLEXIGLAS® is also particularly robust, the appliances retain their good looks.

Applications
Architectural & Household

Products
PLEXIGLAS® Impact resistant grades

Innovative Products for Pathbreaking Applications

With its trademarks PLEXIGLAS®, PLEXIMID® and CYROLITE®, our Business Unit Molding Compounds offers a complete range of PMMA-based standard, impact-modified and special molding compounds.

PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds show convincing performance in all applications where the foremost requirements are unexcelled weather resistance, colorfastness, high brilliance and transparency as well as hardness and abrasion resistance. In cooperation with specialists from the plastics industry and their suppliers we develop new PLEXIGLAS® products for innovative applications. This joint development work leads to complete, production-stage solutions for end users.

News

Press Release

Oct 31, 2023

PLEXIGLAS® provides superior performance in Solatube’s Daylighting System

Solatube’s tubular daylighting devices illuminate dark rooms with daylight and save energy in residential spaces, offices and public buildings
Maximum light transmittance and long-lasting weather resistance make transparent PLEXIGLAS® a proven material for Solatube tubular skylights

Press Release

Oct 17, 2023

Röhm GmbH is pressing ahead with its sustainability strategy: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds for resource-efficient designs

ISCC PLUS certification for the largest production site in Worms, Germany
New PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compounds with reduced carbon footprint with no loss in proven performance
Sustainable by design: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are durable and recyclable

Press Release

Oct 17, 2023

Röhm to showcase examples of outstanding and sustainable product design using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

PLEXIGLAS®, PLEXIMID® and CYROLITE® molding compounds with bespoke properties for various industries
From granules to the end product – inspiring exhibits from the automotive, lighting, household and medical technology sectors
Video illustrates the recyclability of brand PMMA from Röhm

Press Release

Oct 16, 2023

Magene Technology develops customizable bicycle taillights using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Smart taillight allows cyclists to display custom symbols
PLEXIGLAS® Resist AG 100 combines outstanding impact resistance with excellent
optical properties
Röhm’s brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a tried and tested material for bicycle lights

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UNIQUE IMPACT PERFORMANCE: PLEXIGLAS® Resist AG 100

Events & Trade Shows

Meet us where we are. Come and explore the amazing world of our methacrylate chemistry. There is always something new to know. Innovative products and solutions for your business and new applications for our proven products as well. You are kindly invited.

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Case Studies

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

PLEXIGLAS® provides superior performance in Solatube’s Daylighting System

Saving energy with natural light

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

Magene Technology develops customizable bicycle taillights using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Combining safety with individual style

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

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

Modern household appliances with touch control

CYROLITE® Compounds

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

Computer-controlled injection technology

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

YASMEEN zoom: LEDiL uses PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds to produce high-performance lenses for flexibly adaptable lighting solutions

Sustainable illumination

PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds

ACIS manufactures efficient filter technology for swimming pools with a transparent PLEXIGLAS® housing

Greater efficiency thanks to transparency

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IATF 16949:2016 - Production sites certified

PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds gearing up into quality excellence with IATF

The Business Line Molding Compounds meets demanding quality requirements of automotive industry for sub-tier 1 suppliers and has certified all three production sites in Worms, Shanghai and Oscela.

PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compoundsLower carbon footprint with proven high performance

An inspirational brand for 90 years

Recycling of PLEXIGLAS®:Post-consumer recycling of back-light units of PMMA screens

Nomenclature change for light diffusing products

PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT

PLEXIGLAS® makes even red lights green.

For PLEXIGLAS®, reincarnation is old hat. We call it “recycling.”

The surprising disadvantage of PLEXIGLAS® surfaces: they turn household appliances into real masterpieces.

Innovative Products for Pathbreaking Applications

With its trademarks PLEXIGLAS®, PLEXIMID® and CYROLITE®, our Business Unit Molding Compounds offers a complete range of PMMA-based standard, impact-modified and special molding compounds.

News

PLEXIGLAS® provides superior performance in Solatube’s Daylighting System

Röhm GmbH is pressing ahead with its sustainability strategy: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds for resource-efficient designs

Röhm to showcase examples of outstanding and sustainable product design using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Magene Technology develops customizable bicycle taillights using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

UNIQUE IMPACT PERFORMANCE: PLEXIGLAS® Resist AG 100

Events & Trade Shows

Case Studies

PLEXIGLAS® provides superior performance in Solatube’s Daylighting System

Magene Technology develops customizable bicycle taillights using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

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

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

YASMEEN zoom: LEDiL uses PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds to produce high-performance lenses for flexibly adaptable lighting solutions

ACIS manufactures efficient filter technology for swimming pools with a transparent PLEXIGLAS® housing

IATF 16949:2016 - Production sites certified

PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compounds
Lower carbon footprint with proven high performance

Recycling of PLEXIGLAS®:
Post-consumer recycling of back-light units of PMMA screens