The plastic’s root go back much further, though. Acrylic acids, including methacrylic acid, were first synthesized in the mid-19th century.

Weld-On 3 Acrylic Plastic Cement with Weld-On Applicator Bottle with Needle What you need to know: This set features a 4-ounce can of acrylic cement and a bottle with the needle for application.

For Orion, engineers chose an acrylic plastic material that is stronger than glass, but has similar optical properties.

Offering an alternative to acrylic, polycarbonate, and clear ABS, two acrylic copolymers are now available through national distribution centers in the U.S. Previously distributed on a limited, ...