Acetone works together with prussic acid to form cyaniding propyl alcohol which is dehydrated with oil of vitriol, the substance is further combined into methacrylates through reaction with alcohol ester, and finally through polymerization with catalyzer, PMMA is thereby got.

PMMA, like polystyrene ( PS ), possesses the optimal transparency among all plastics and is more difficult to be cut than polystyrene resin. It can be tabular polymethyl methacrylate and can be heated and bent into curved surface, the relative density thereof is also light. PMMA can be tinged into gallant colors and is extensively applied in building materials and furniture.

PMMA can be used to manufacture vehicle parts, provided with sound lightfastness and transmittance, it is most suitable for making signboards, transparent covers and transparent ceilings, in addition, it embodies sound mechanical processing and bonding properties and can be applied in the manufacturing of delicate transparent models, optic lens, false teeth, contact lenses as well as machine parts.