Why does acrylic reeded glass need to avoid contact with chemicals?

Update:20-06-2024

Acrylic reeded glass, as a widely used decorative material, is loved by people for its unique transparency and glossiness. However, in order to ensure its long-term beauty and stable performance, we need to pay special attention to avoid contact with certain chemicals. The following will explain in detail why acrylic reeded glass needs to avoid contact with chemicals and give corresponding suggestions.

Acrylic reeded glass, mainly made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), has the characteristics of light weight, high transparency, good weather resistance and processing performance. These characteristics make acrylic reeded glass widely used in home, commercial display, public facilities and other fields.

Certain chemicals, especially strong acids and alkalis, such as concentrated sulfuric acid, concentrated hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, etc., will react with PMMA, causing the surface of acrylic glass to discolor, become brittle, and even damaged or fail. This is because these chemicals can destroy the PMMA molecular chain and make it lose its original performance.

Certain organic solvents, such as acetone and chloroform, have a dissolving effect on PMMA. When these solvents come into contact with acrylic glass, it may cause its surface to soften, dissolve or produce depressions, seriously affecting its appearance and performance. Long-term exposure to oxygen will cause PMMA to oxidize, causing white spots or yellowing on its surface. Although this oxidation is slow, long-term accumulation will also have adverse effects on acrylic glass.

When storing acrylic lace glass, a dry, ventilated, and dust-free environment should be selected to avoid contact with chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and organic solvents. When cleaning acrylic lace glass, a soft damp cloth or sponge should be used to wipe it with a neutral detergent, and detergents containing acidic or alkaline ingredients should be avoided. At the same time, avoid using hard objects or rough cloths for cleaning to avoid scratching the glass surface.

When installing acrylic lace glass, a location that avoids direct sunlight, high temperature, humidity and other harsh environments should be selected to reduce the impact of chemicals on it. Regularly check the surface condition of the acrylic lace glass. If discoloration, scratches, depressions, etc. are found, they should be dealt with in a timely manner.

The reason why acrylic lace glass needs to avoid contact with chemicals is that chemicals may cause adverse effects such as degradation, dissolution or oxidation, which in turn affects its appearance and performance. Therefore, during storage, cleaning, installation and use, we should take appropriate measures to avoid contact between chemicals and acrylic lace glass to ensure its long-term beauty and stable performance.