Polymethyl Methacrylate

**Definition:** Polymerized methyl methacrylate monomers which are used as sheets, moulding, extrusion powders, surface coating resins, emulsion polymers, fibers, inks, and films (From International Labor Organization, 1983). This material is also used in tooth implants, bone cements, and hard corneal contact lenses.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.241.081.069.800.550.500 - D05.750.716.822.111.650.605.500 - D25.720.716.822.111.650.605.500 - J01.637.051.720.716.822.111.650.605.500

**Synonyms:** - Polymethylmethacrylate - Polymethylmetacrylate - Poly(methyl methacrylate) - PMMA