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Balls: Acrylic (Technical name for Acrylic is Polymethylmethacrylate)
Material	Size Range	Grade
Acrylic
Additional Services:  Special sizes upon request.

Acrylic, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is a naturally transparent material; with the ability to transmit light similar to glass. It has high strength, toughness, heat resistance, and excellent dimensional and color stability. The Acrylic material is a hard and clear material with limited chemical resistance. Acrylic raw material comes in standard grade and FDA grades are available. The natural color of the raw material is clear; colorant can be added to the raw material to meet the customer’s needs. These materials, in their natural state, are heavier water, meaning it will sink in water. The ball blanks can be manufactured by injection molding or CNC lathe operation.

Approximate Values (PMMA)
Chemical Resistance	Specific Gravity (grams/cc)	Hardness (Rockwell)	FDA Grade Available	Maximum Operating Temperature
Limited chemical resistance	1.2	90M	Yes	150 Degrees Fahrenheit

Typical Applications Include:

• Photo-eye lenses