1911:Research commenced in the field of acrylics.
1928:Methyl methacrylate was synthesized in the laboratory.
1933:A method was found to cast methyl methacrylate between two plates of glass and to polymerize it inside this cell.This was a crystal-clear,hard and break-resistant plastic.
1934:Initial applications were for cover glasses,which glasses and lenses for protective goggles.
1950:New fields of application included shop window displays,protective screens around machine tools,jointless tubes for conveyors etc.The procurement of raw material returned to normal after World War Ⅱ.
