For PlexiGlas® we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Archival and Plastics.

Plexiglas® (Archival)

Trade name for acrylic sheet material made by Rohm and Haas. See Acrylic for other trade names.

Plexiglas® (Plastics)

A clear, transparent thermoplastic synthetic resin used for casting and molding. Introduced in 1936, Plexiglas is a hybrid word, combining "plexus," a term meaning the combination of various parts in a structure, and "glas," which implies the clarity of glass. In 1972, Plexiglas was the first acrylic to become impact-modified. It reportedly offered a compromise between standard acrylic and polycarbonate.

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