The Methacrylates Sector Group (MSG)
Who we are
Methyl methacrylate is a chemical derived from propylene, used for the manufacture of polymethyl methacrylate and also for polymer dispersions and other resins. The main applications of methyl methacrylate (MMA) are:
- Cast acrylic sheet production
- Production of moulding and extrusion compounds
- Production of other methacrylate esters
- Production of emulsions / dispersions; solvent polymerisation
- Reactive resins used in coatings, adhesives, dental products, etc
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is mainly used in the construction industry, lighting applications, road signs, automotive and related areas, electronics and consumer-ware. Traditionally, it is used when transparent plastic is needed.
The Group is chaired by Paul Henderson (Lucite International) and includes the following companies: Atofina, BASF, Degussa, Lucite International, Plazit, Quinn Plastics, Repsol Bronderslev.
What we do
The group mainly focuses on
- Promoting the standing of the methacrylates industry (methacrylate monomers and polymethyl methacrylate polymer and sheet, etc.) in a socially responsible manner
- Responding to the regulatory and environmental pressures on the industry
- Encouraging the safe and proper use of methacrylates by developing and publishing appropriate technical information
- Maintaining a high level of technical understanding by identifying and managing research into health and environmental effects and assessing risks in use
- Presenting a positive image of methacrylates to the industry, authorities and the public
- Developing a common position on major issues of the industry for presentation to regulators, opinion leaders and other concerned bodies
- Developing product stewardship programmes following the Responsible Care principles
- Providing through a published manuals (June 2002) general information on the safe handling of Methacrylic Acid and Methacrylate Esters
- Gathering market intelligence for use by members.
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