What are acrylics made of? Acrylic nails are created from a man-made chemical called PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate). PMMA is made from methyl methacrylate (MMA). In general, PMMA itself is usually ...

PMMA, polymethyl-methacrylate, is a thermoplastic acrylic linear polymer, the mer of which is illustrated in the diagram. PMMA is transparent, with a refractive index of 1.49, and easily formed into ...