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	Plexiglass is a plastic sheet made from methyl methacrylate. Technically referred to as poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA, the material is frequently referred to as acrylic or acrylic glass. It also goes by brand names such as Plexiglas, Lucite and Perspex.		Plexiglass is a plastic sheet made from methyl methacrylate. Technically referred to as poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA, the material is frequently referred to as acrylic or acrylic glass. It also goes by brand names such as Plexiglas, Lucite and Perspex.

−	As a type of acrylic, plexiglass has good optical clarity, scratch resistance, dimensional stability ~~and rigidity~~. It does not deteriorate in sunlight ~~and~~ has good adhesion, is thermoplastic, easy to form and easy to cut.	+	As a type of acrylic, plexiglass has good optical clarity, scratch resistance and dimensional stability. It does not deteriorate in sunlight, has good adhesion, is thermoplastic, easy to form and easy to cut.

	= History =		= History =
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	The development of plexiglass occurred in multiple locations by numerous researchers in the late 1920s and early 1930s.		The development of plexiglass occurred in multiple locations by numerous researchers in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

−	During the Second World War, plexiglass was used as a form of facial protection to shield pilots from flying shards of glass and other ~~pieces of~~ debris. Development of the material ~~increased~~ after the war, and it was ~~one of the materials~~ used in the prefabricated Futuro houses introduced in the 1960s.	+	During the Second World War, plexiglass was used as a form of facial protection to shield pilots from flying shards of glass and other debris. Development of the material continued after the war, and it was used in the prefabricated Futuro houses introduced in the 1960s.

	= COVID-19 and plexiglass =		= COVID-19 and plexiglass =

−	In 2020, global demand for plexiglass increased ~~after~~ it ~~became a material~~ commonly used as ~~a proactive measure~~ to protect people returning to construction sites, shops, restaurants, workplaces and other public places after the lockdown period was lifted.	+	In 2020, global demand for plexiglass increased when it was commonly used as to protect people returning to construction sites, shops, restaurants, workplaces and other public places after the lockdown period was lifted. It was adopted in retail establishments as a method of protecting workers and customers during the payment process. Plexiglass partitions in the workplace have also been installed to create barriers between employees as they return to the offices. In restaurants, plexiglass bubbles allow customers to remain somewhat protected while dining out.
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−	It ~~is now being~~ adopted in retail establishments as a method ~~to protect~~ workers and customers during the payment process. Plexiglass partitions in the workplace ~~are~~ also ~~being~~ installed to create barriers between employees as they return to the offices. In restaurants, plexiglass bubbles ~~are being introduced so~~ customers ~~can~~ remain somewhat protected while dining out.	+

	The material is commonly used in face shields which are now being worn not only by medical professionals, but also by those in construction, retail and the beauty professions.		The material is commonly used in face shields which are now being worn not only by medical professionals, but also by those in construction, retail and the beauty professions.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Plexiglass is a plastic sheet made from methyl methacrylate. Technically referred to as poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA, the material is ~~also known~~ as acrylic or acrylic glass. It also goes by brand names such as Plexiglas, Lucite and Perspex.	+	Plexiglass is a plastic sheet made from methyl methacrylate. Technically referred to as poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA, the material is frequently referred to as acrylic or acrylic glass. It also goes by brand names such as Plexiglas, Lucite and Perspex.

−	As a ~~form~~ of acrylic, plexiglass has good optical clarity, scratch resistance, dimensional stability and rigidity. It does not deteriorate in sunlight and has good adhesion, is thermoplastic, easy to form and easy to cut.	+	As a type of acrylic, plexiglass has good optical clarity, scratch resistance, dimensional stability and rigidity. It does not deteriorate in sunlight and has good adhesion, is thermoplastic, easy to form and easy to cut.

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	The development of plexiglass occurred in multiple locations by numerous researchers in the late 1920s and early 1930s.		The development of plexiglass occurred in multiple locations by numerous researchers in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

−	During the Second World War, plexiglass was used as a form of facial protection to shield pilots from flying shards of glass and other ~~objects~~. Development of the material increased after the war, and was one of the materials used in the prefabricated Futuro houses introduced in the 1960s.	+	During the Second World War, plexiglass was used as a form of facial protection to shield pilots from flying shards of glass and other pieces of debris. Development of the material increased after the war, and it was one of the materials used in the prefabricated Futuro houses introduced in the 1960s.

−	= ~~Increased demand~~ =	+	= COVID-19 and plexiglass =

	In 2020, global demand for plexiglass increased after it became a material commonly used as a proactive measure to protect people returning to construction sites, shops, restaurants, workplaces and other public places after the lockdown period was lifted.		In 2020, global demand for plexiglass increased after it became a material commonly used as a proactive measure to protect people returning to construction sites, shops, restaurants, workplaces and other public places after the lockdown period was lifted.

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	It is now being adopted in retail establishments as a method to protect workers and customers during the payment process. Plexiglass partitions in the workplace are also being installed to create barriers between employees as they return to the offices. In restaurants, plexiglass bubbles are being introduced so customers can remain somewhat protected while dining out.		It is now being adopted in retail establishments as a method to protect workers and customers during the payment process. Plexiglass partitions in the workplace are also being installed to create barriers between employees as they return to the offices. In restaurants, plexiglass bubbles are being introduced so customers can remain somewhat protected while dining out.

−	The material is commonly used in face shields which are now being ~~used~~ not only by medical professionals, but also by those in construction, retail and the beauty ~~fields~~.	+	The material is commonly used in face shields which are now being worn not only by medical professionals, but also by those in construction, retail and the beauty professions.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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= Introduction =

Plexiglass is a plastic sheet made from methyl methacrylate. Technically referred to as poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA, the material is also known as acrylic or acrylic glass. It also goes by brand names such as Plexiglas, Lucite and Perspex.

As a form of acrylic, plexiglass has good optical clarity, scratch resistance, dimensional stability and rigidity. It does not deteriorate in sunlight and has good adhesion, is thermoplastic, easy to form and easy to cut.

= History =

The development of plexiglass occurred in multiple locations by numerous researchers in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

During the Second World War, plexiglass was used as a form of facial protection to shield pilots from flying shards of glass and other objects. Development of the material increased after the war, and was one of the materials used in the prefabricated Futuro houses introduced in the 1960s.

= Increased demand =

In 2020, global demand for plexiglass increased after it became a material commonly used as a proactive measure to protect people returning to construction sites, shops, restaurants, workplaces and other public places after the lockdown period was lifted.

It is now being adopted in retail establishments as a method to protect workers and customers during the payment process. Plexiglass partitions in the workplace are also being installed to create barriers between employees as they return to the offices. In restaurants, plexiglass bubbles are being introduced so customers can remain somewhat protected while dining out.

The material is commonly used in face shields which are now being used not only by medical professionals, but also by those in construction, retail and the beauty fields.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Acrylics in construction.
* Building signage.
* Coronavirus and the construction industry.
* Futuro House.
* Personal protective equipment PPE.

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