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PMMA polymer bead manufacture and applications


Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), better known as acrylic, is a transparent plastic with a range of properties that make it suitable for a wide range of uses.

Not all PMMA beads are created equal. PMMA is typically produced via suspension polymerisation from a monomer, methyl methacrylate (MMA), into...

Dr Sam Ahir
23.10.24 07:20 AM - Comment(s)
Nail polymers: colour stability and ultra-high clarity


Artificial acrylic nails are designed to make the wearer look amazing, whatever the circumstances. Whether dipped or sculpted, the highest quality acrylic nail powders must have fundamental properties that keep the final artificial nails looking beautiful.

These include consistent colour dispersal, c...

Dr Sam Ahir
22.10.24 06:13 AM - Comment(s)
Why nail acrylic turns yellow and other common PMMA production issues


Acrylic is a popular choice for many casting and modelling applications, particularly in the production of dental prostheses and cosmetic nails. End users have the relatively simple job of mixing a monomer liquid and a polymer powder to make a dough, which once moulded and cured, forms the desired p...

Dr Sam Ahir
22.10.24 06:04 AM - Comment(s)
Controlling peroxide – the key to the perfect PMMA bead


Peroxides are highly effective polymerisation initiators and the driving force behind the production of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) beads. But peroxides are not without their challenges. Peroxide storage and its use must be tightly regulated, both for safety reasons and to ensure polymer ...

Dr Sam Ahir
21.10.24 01:31 PM - Comment(s)
Creating synergies between advanced polymer science and quality control


Quality control is the backbone of all manufacturing businesses, driving consistency, compliance and high standards. But this key function is a balancing act, relying on teams to set accurate benchmarks and employ reliable testing procedures. When working with polymers, this involves a detailed know...

Dr Sam Ahir
21.10.24 12:05 PM - Comment(s)
Process innovations in polymer science


Every industry, and indeed every application, places unique requirements on plastics. Over time, our knowledge of chemistry has grown, presenting brand new opportunities to improve the mechanical and chemical performance of materials. With these properties, manufacturers can significantly improve th...

Dr Sam Ahir
21.10.24 12:01 PM - Comment(s)
Medical-grade polymers for medical device manufacturers


High performance polymers have transformed medicine over the last 100 years. Polymer beads are used in some of the most demanding applications, such as bone cements (for implant fixation) and maxillofacial fillers.

Acrylic beads for medical applications undergo rigorous conformance checks and extensi...
Dr Sam Ahir
21.10.24 11:58 AM - Comment(s)
Poly(methyl methacrylate) beads: transforming monomers into high performance polymers


Poly(methyl methacrylate), commonly abbreviated as PMMA, is one of the most important polymers on the planet. Polymerised using the Methyl methacrylate monomer, PMMA is used in hundreds of applications, each requiring a unique set of characteristics to offer optimum performance.

PMMA is used in every...

Dr Sam Ahir
21.10.24 11:46 AM - Comment(s)
Flexible Polymer Manufacturing at Makevale


Makevale Group is headquartered near London, UK. We have two manufacturing sites in the UK, one in Asia and distribution centres in the USA and China. Our global reach allows us to export to more than 100 countries all over the world. Our distribution centres also source and supply a range of specia...

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21.10.24 11:00 AM - Comment(s)