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Methacrylate & Acrylic products

Methacrylate and acrylic materials for demanding applications

PMMA

Kuraray offers a range of methacrylate and acrylic materials designed for applications requiring optical clarity, durability and advanced functionality. The portfolio includes flexible acrylic rubber grades, high heat-resistant acrylic resins, plastic scintillating fibers and transparent radiation shielding sheets. With their specialized properties, these materials support the development of high-performance solutions in industries where transparency, reliability, processability and safety are essential.

  • KURALPHA™
  • KYOWAGLAS-XA™
  • PARAPET™
  • Plastic Scintillating Fiber

  • Automotive lighting and optical components
  • Flexible transparent parts and films
  • Heat-resistant acrylic applications
  • Radiation detection
  • Transparent radiation shielding
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PARAPET™

PARAPET™ acrylic rubber grades are transparent acrylic materials designed to combine optical clarity and weatherability with rubber-like flexibility and improved impact resistance. They are suitable for applications where conventional rigid acrylic materials may not provide enough flexibility, resilience or long-term durability, especially in transparent components exposed to mechanical stress, bending or outdoor conditions.

In automotive lighting and mobility applications, PARAPET™ can support PMMA-based design concepts such as recyclable rear lamps, transparent covers and durable light-related components. As an acrylic modifier and flexible molding material, it helps customers address requirements for impact performance, processability, visual quality and circular material design in selected applications.

KURALPHA™

KURALPHA™ is a special high heat-resistant acrylic resin developed for transparent automotive and optical applications that require both optical clarity and long-term performance. The material combines high heat resistance, weatherability and good processability, making it suitable for components exposed to heat, sunlight or demanding outdoor conditions.

In automotive lighting and mobility applications, KURALPHA™ can support transparent components such as headlights, brake lights, light guides and other LED-related parts. As an innovative acrylic alternative to polycarbonate in selected applications, it helps customers address requirements for high transparency, UV resistance, durable visual quality and reliable performance over time.

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Plastic Scintillating Fiber

Plastic Scintillating Fiber (PSF) is a plastic optical fiber for radiation detection in research, industrial and technical applications. When exposed to radiation, the fiber converts invisible radiation into visible light signals and transmits them through the optical fiber, helping customers develop detector systems that are flexible, scalable and reliable.

With its fiber-based design, PSF is suitable for applications where detector components need to be lightweight, precisely positioned or integrated into complex system layouts. It can support use cases ranging from academic and particle physics research to industrial monitoring and systems requiring efficient signal transmission or remote readout.

KYOWAGLAS-XA™

KYOWAGLAS-XA™ is a transparent lead acrylic resin sheet for applications where radiation protection and clear visibility are equally important. The material combines reliable shielding performance with transparency, processability and ease of handling, making it suitable for environments where safe working conditions and visual control are required.

In medical, research and industrial applications, KYOWAGLAS-XA™ can support transparent radiation shielding solutions such as X-ray and CT observation windows, protective barriers, glove box panels and mobile radiation protection shields. With different grades available, it helps customers select the appropriate balance of protection, visibility and processability for their specific application requirements.

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