Lucite Methyl Methacrylate
Lucite MMA
High-purity methyl methacrylate monomer, CAS 80-62-6, for PMMA, coatings, adhesives and specialty resins, supplied by Ascent Group Co., Ltd.
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Lucite Methyl Methacrylate
Lucite methyl methacrylate (Lucite MMA) is a clear, colorless methacrylate liquid used as the building block for PMMA and a wide range of acrylic materials.
With the molecular formula C5H8O2 and a molar mass of 100.12 g/mol, methyl methacrylate polymerizes through bulk, suspension, emulsion and solution routes. Its low acid and water content support predictable reaction behavior and clear finished polymers.
The monomer is the starting material for poly(methyl methacrylate), acrylic resins, impact modifiers and reactive diluents, and is used across coatings, plastics and dental materials.
- Assay (gas chromatography)≥99.9%
- CAS number80-62-6
- Molecular formulaC5H8O2
- Boiling point at 1013 hPa100–101 °C
- Density at 20 °C0.94 g/cm³
- Flash point10 °C
02 / Range
Product Range
Ascent Group Co., Ltd supplies these Lucite methacrylate products for formulators working with acrylic resins, coatings, adhesives, PMMA and medical materials.
Lucite MMA Monomer
High-purity methyl methacrylate monomer, CAS 80-62-6, supplied in 190 kg steel drums for PMMA and acrylic production.
Lucite Medical Grade MMA
A monomer grade selected for medical and dental acrylic applications where consistent purity supports biocompatible parts.
Lucite PMMA
Poly(methyl methacrylate) resin and sheet for transparent housings, glazing, signage and optical components.
03 / Data
Technical Specifications
Published physical and specification values for Lucite methyl methacrylate monomer.
| CAS number | 80-62-6 |
|---|---|
| EINECS number | 201-297-1 |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 100.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Assay (GC) | ≥99.9% |
| Acid content, as methacrylic acid | ≤0.0050% |
| Water content (Karl Fischer) | ≤0.050% |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤5 |
| Density at 20 °C | 0.94 g/cm³ |
| Boiling point at 1013 hPa | 100.3 °C |
| Freezing point | −48 °C |
| Flash point (DIN 51755) | 10 °C |
| Refractive index at 20 °C | 1.415 |
| Dynamic viscosity at 20 °C | 0.53 mPa·s |
| Solubility in water at 20 °C | 15.9 g/L |
| Vapour pressure at 20 °C | 37 hPa |
04 / Medical
Lucite Medical Grade MMA
Lucite medical grade MMA is supplied for applications in medical devices, dental materials and healthcare products where monomer consistency supports reliable acrylic components.
Dental acrylics, bone cements, hearing aids and other healthcare components rely on a monomer with low residual impurity and stable polymerization behavior. Lucite medical grade MMA is selected to support that consistency from lot to lot.
Technical data, safety data and batch documents can be supplied for evaluation. Inhibitor options including MEHQ, HQ, BHT and DMBP can be matched to the customer's downstream process and storage conditions.
For finished medical devices, biocompatibility is evaluated against the relevant standards for the end application; documentation supporting material selection is available on request.
05 / Quality
Grade Consistency
Four measurable limits define what a processing line can expect from Lucite methyl methacrylate from one lot to the next.
Assay by gas chromatography, giving a high-purity monomer for clear PMMA sheet and acrylic resins.
Pt-Co colour value, helping finished sheets, lenses and coatings stay free of yellow cast.
Methacrylic acid content, limiting side reactions during free-radical polymerization.
Water content measured by Karl Fischer, supporting stable batch behavior in storage.
06 / Uses
Application Fields
Methyl methacrylate is used in bulk, suspension, emulsion and solution polymerization across these processing areas.
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PMMA Sheet & Profiles
Cast and extruded acrylic sheet for glazing, signage, light guides and optical parts.
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Acrylic Molding Resins
Transparent housings, automotive components and impact-modified compounds.
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Coatings & Finishes
Acrylic binders for industrial finishes, automotive coatings and weatherable paints.
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Adhesives & Diluents
Reactive diluents and crosslinkers for UV-curable inks, sealants and composites.
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Dental & Medical
Denture bases, bone cements and specialty copolymers for medical components.
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Surface Treatment
Emulsion polymers for textile, paper and leather finishing, plus PVC processing aids.
07 / Company
About the Company
Ascent Group Co., Ltd supplies Lucite methyl methacrylate, Lucite medical grade MMA and Lucite PMMA to formulators working with acrylic resins, coatings, adhesives and PMMA.
Product quality starts with the specification itself: an assay of at least 99.9%, methacrylic acid held to ≤0.0050% and water to ≤0.050%. Those limits define what a processing line can expect from lot to lot, and they are the reference point for incoming checks.
Technical data, safety data and batch documents can be supplied for review. Inhibitor options including MEHQ, HQ, BHT and DMBP can be matched to the customer's downstream process and storage conditions.
Methyl methacrylate is classified as a flammable liquid, UN 1247, Class 3. Handling guidance therefore covers inhibitor selection, storage below 30 °C, protection from heat and UV light, and the six-month shelf life stated in the product specification.
Packaging is offered in 190 kg net steel drums, with dispatch terms arranged around the buyer's production schedule and receiving facilities.
08 / Delivery
Packaging & Delivery
Handling and dispatch conditions that protect monomer quality from filling to the production line.
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Standard Pack
190 kg net steel drums, the common delivery unit for methyl methacrylate monomer.
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Inhibitor System
MEHQ, HQ, BHT or DMBP selected to suit downstream processing and storage time.
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Storage
Keep below 30 °C, away from heat, direct light, oxidizers and polymerization triggers.
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Shelf Life
Six months from dispatch at ≤30 °C under the stated inhibitor system.
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Transport
UN 1247, Class 3 flammable liquid; documentation accompanies each shipment.
09 / Contact
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