Question

The commercial name of poly(methyl methacrylate ) is:
A.) Lucite
B.) Plexiglas
C.) Perspex
D.) all the above

Answer 1

In this question, the poly(methyl methacrylate ) is also known as acrylic or acrylic glass. It is also known from the various commercial or trade names for example- Lucite, akrylon, Perspex, Plexiglas, etc.

Complete step by step answer:
The poly(methyl methacrylate ) is a synthetic polymer which is produced by the polymerization of methyl methacrylate. It is also abbreviated as $PMMC$. The poly(methyl methacrylate ) is a transparent and rigid plastic. The chemical notation for the poly(methyl methacrylate ) is $[C{H_2} = C(C{H_3})COOC{H_3}]$. The poly(methyl methacrylate ) is used in biomaterial applications such as bone cement, lenses, for bone substitutes. The poly(methyl methacrylate ) is also used to remove wrinkles and scars on skin tissue permanently. There are variety of commercial names or trade names that are used for poly(methyl methacrylate ) some of these are:
Lucite, Perspex, Plexiglas, Crylux, Oroglas, Polycasa Acrylic, Diakon, etc.
So, according to this all the three options are correct.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Additional information: The poly(methyl methacrylate ) has low toxicity and great mechanical properties due to which it is used for craniofacial tissue defects such as skin and dentures. It is highly resistant to ultraviolet light and weathering. It has good rigidity and is transparent. It is used in manufacture of sinks, baths, knobs, displays, aircraft glazing, etc.

Note: Remember that poly(methyl methacrylate ) is a thermoplastic type of plastics which means that if poly(methyl methacrylate) is heated above a certain temperature and then after cooling it returns to its normal state.