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	Poly (methyl methacrylate) is a substance commonly referred to as MMA. It is a form of transparent plastic akin to acrylic glass that is used as a type of flooring.		Poly (methyl methacrylate) is a substance commonly referred to as MMA. It is a form of transparent plastic akin to acrylic glass that is used as a type of flooring.

−	The substance is sometimes erroneously referred to as plastic glass, though its properties ~~are nowhere near the~~ glass. Examples include Plexiglass, Perspex or Lucite, which are brand names of various kinds of MMA.	+	The substance is sometimes erroneously referred to as plastic glass, though its properties very different to glass. Examples include Plexiglass, Perspex or Lucite, which are brand names of various kinds of MMA.

−	Acrylic glass has been used as far back as World War II for things such as gun turrets, canopies, windshields and even submarine periscopes~~. Thus MMA being used as flooring now is nothing really new~~.	+	Acrylic glass has been used as far back as World War II for things such as gun turrets, canopies, windshields and even submarine periscopes.

	Epoxy is also be defined as a type of plastic. However, epoxy production can be either petroleum-derived or it can be plant-derived.		Epoxy is also be defined as a type of plastic. However, epoxy production can be either petroleum-derived or it can be plant-derived.

−	Epoxies contain a hardener that transforms them from liquid to solid. This ~~substance~~ is called curing. For flooring purposes, common hardeners tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines that are mixed to create an epoxy 3D flooring substance. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.	+	Epoxies contain a hardener that transforms them from liquid to solid. This is called curing. For flooring purposes, common hardeners tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines that are mixed to create an epoxy 3D flooring substance. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.

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	Epoxies contain a hardener that transforms them from liquid to solid. This substance is called curing. For flooring purposes, common hardeners tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines that are mixed to create an epoxy 3D flooring substance. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.		Epoxies contain a hardener that transforms them from liquid to solid. This substance is called curing. For flooring purposes, common hardeners tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines that are mixed to create an epoxy 3D flooring substance. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.
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−	~~= [http://www~~.~~silikalamerica.com/blog/2013/08/09/mma-epoxy/ MMA vs~~. ~~Epoxy] =~~	+	Poly (methyl methacrylate) is a substance commonly referred to as MMA. It is a form of transparent plastic akin to acrylic glass that is used as a type of flooring.

−	~~== What’s Really~~ The ~~Difference Between~~ MMA ~~And Epoxy? ==~~	+	The substance is sometimes erroneously referred to as plastic glass, though its properties are nowhere near the glass. Examples include Plexiglass, Perspex or Lucite, which are brand names of various kinds of MMA.

−	~~[[File:vs-epoxy-mma~~.~~jpg\|208px\|link=http://www~~.~~silikalamerica.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vs-epoxy-mma.jpg]]~~	+	Acrylic glass has been used as far back as World War II for things such as gun turrets, canopies, windshields and even submarine periscopes. Thus MMA being used as flooring now is nothing really new.

−	~~There are times when one feels~~ as ~~if one should have~~ a ~~chemistry degree to understand all the differences between MMA vs~~. epoxy ~~properly, and the more we dig into the disparities and what the actual differences are when looking at the actual workings of each, the more convinced we are that a degree might not~~ be ~~enough. What might~~ be ~~really needed here to make a good comparison would be to have a Master’s in organic/inorganic chemistry and a Master’s in analytical chemistry~~.	+	Epoxy is also be defined as a type of plastic. However, epoxy production can be either petroleum-derived or it can be plant-derived.

−	~~Having~~ a ~~doctorate in both of those would certainly nail down all the pros and cons of each and would finally blur the line between the two~~. ~~Yes, at present, the line~~ is ~~possible even more blurred than it need be~~. ~~Still~~, ~~on the other hand, so many people, in general, need much stronger evidence~~ to ~~know the actual differences between MMA vs~~. ~~Epoxy~~.	+	Epoxies contain a hardener that transforms them from liquid to solid. This substance is called curing. For flooring purposes, common hardeners tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines that are mixed to create an epoxy 3D flooring substance. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.

−	First are the important definitions of each course, which means that a near-perfect definition would take an engineering degree to understand what has been defined fully. If that sounds like so much double-speak, it is because it is. Nowhere did we find any that the ordinary layman could understand. Thus we have had to write one ourselves.	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]
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−	MMA is actually called methyl methacrylic, but since it is a true tongue twister, everyone refers to it as MMA. In layman’s terms, MMA is actually transparent plastic. Think of some plastic surfaces that You can see through, and the chances are that the substance it is made of is MMA. The substance is sometimes erroneously referred to as plastic glass, though its properties are nowhere near the glass. Think of Plexiglass instead, or perhaps ACRYLATE®, Perspex, or Lucite, which are brand names of various kinds of MMA. On a generic level, think of it as perhaps being acrylic glass.	+
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−	Acrylic glass has been utilized as far back as World War II when wartime created such necessary inventions such as airplane gun turrets, canopies, windshields, and even submarine periscopes. Thus MMA being used as flooring now is nothing really new.	+
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−	~~Looking now at epoxy, we find that it can also be defined as a type of plastic. However, epoxy production can be either petroleum-derived, or it can be plant-derived even.~~ [~~https~~:~~//duomit.com/epoxy-resin/ Epoxies contain a hardener in them~~], meaning that epoxy would actually remain a liquid without the hardener. Hardening of epoxy is called curing. Some epoxy hardeners require the need for heat to be applied to it, thus as you can imagine, that kind of hardener would be useless for epoxy flooring. Thus common hardeners instead tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines, for example, mixed to [~~https~~:~~//duomit.com/3d-flooring/ create an epoxy 3D flooring substance~~]~~. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.~~	+
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−	Thus, we now look at MMA vs. Epoxy flooring with a new understanding of each, but to be honest, flooring experience is what is the “tell” in deciding one against the other. For instance, looking at Silikal, an enhanced MMA with no VOCs, brings to light that it is lifetime flooring and can be utilized anywhere, and it cures in less than one hour! The enhancement that Silikal has created removes any tiny pinholes from ever developing, thus [~~https~~:/~~/duomit.com/metallic-epoxy-floor/ creating a completely seamless, more durable flooring~~].	+

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There are times when one feels as if one should have a chemistry degree to understand all the differences between MMA vs. epoxy properly, and the more we dig into the disparities and what the actual differences are when looking at the actual workings of each, the more convinced we are that a degree might not be enough. What might be really needed here to make a good comparison would be to have a Master’s in organic/inorganic chemistry and a Master’s in analytical chemistry.

Having a doctorate in both of those would certainly nail down all the pros and cons of each and would finally blur the line between the two. Yes, at present, the line is possible even more blurred than it need be. Still, on the other hand, so many people, in general, need much stronger evidence to know the actual differences between MMA vs. Epoxy.

First are the important definitions of each course, which means that a near-perfect definition would take an engineering degree to understand what has been defined fully. If that sounds like so much double-speak, it is because it is. Nowhere did we find any that the ordinary layman could understand. Thus we have had to write one ourselves.

MMA is actually called methyl methacrylic, but since it is a true tongue twister, everyone refers to it as MMA. In layman’s terms, MMA is actually transparent plastic. Think of some plastic surfaces that You can see through, and the chances are that the substance it is made of is MMA. The substance is sometimes erroneously referred to as plastic glass, though its properties are nowhere near the glass. Think of Plexiglass instead, or perhaps ACRYLATE®, Perspex, or Lucite, which are brand names of various kinds of MMA. On a generic level, think of it as perhaps being acrylic glass.

Acrylic glass has been utilized as far back as World War II when wartime created such necessary inventions such as airplane gun turrets, canopies, windshields, and even submarine periscopes. Thus MMA being used as flooring now is nothing really new.

Looking now at epoxy, we find that it can also be defined as a type of plastic. However, epoxy production can be either petroleum-derived, or it can be plant-derived even. [https://duomit.com/epoxy-resin/ Epoxies contain a hardener in them], meaning that epoxy would actually remain a liquid without the hardener. Hardening of epoxy is called curing. Some epoxy hardeners require the need for heat to be applied to it, thus as you can imagine, that kind of hardener would be useless for epoxy flooring. Thus common hardeners instead tend to be carboxylic acids or tertiary amines, for example, mixed to [https://duomit.com/3d-flooring/ create an epoxy 3D flooring substance]. Many of these hardeners can produce off-gassing, which can be harmful even days after installation.

Thus, we now look at MMA vs. Epoxy flooring with a new understanding of each, but to be honest, flooring experience is what is the “tell” in deciding one against the other. For instance, looking at Silikal, an enhanced MMA with no VOCs, brings to light that it is lifetime flooring and can be utilized anywhere, and it cures in less than one hour! The enhancement that Silikal has created removes any tiny pinholes from ever developing, thus [https://duomit.com/metallic-epoxy-floor/ creating a completely seamless, more durable flooring].