Roehm announced ACRYLITE® SunResist, a PMMA molding compound designed as an ultra‑thin co‑extruded capstock offering UV absorbance to ~400 nm and enhanced processing characteristics. The material is positioned for exterior profiles and components where weathering, abrasion resistance, and post‑fabrication performance are emphasized.
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Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical have announced the commercial availability of their PMMA chemical recycling technology, enabling the conversion of end-of-life PMMA polymers into high-purity MMA monomer suitable for re-polymerization. The licensed process supports closed-loop recycling of acrylic polymers and is positioned to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions relative to conventional fossil-based PMMA production.
Trinseo plans to acquire Arkema’s PMMA business as part of transformation to a specialty solutions provider.