{"product_id":"monodisperse-pmma-microspheres-polymethyl-methacrylate-particles-for-optical-biomedical-flow-tracing-applications-polyref™","title":"Monodisperse PMMA Microspheres – Polymethyl Methacrylate Particles for Optical, Biomedical \u0026 Flow-Tracing Applications | PolyRef™","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyRef™ Monodisperse PMMA Microspheres\u003c\/strong\u003e are highly uniform polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic) particles manufactured under tight process control. Each batch achieves narrow size distribution (CV ≤ 6% for sizes ≥ 100 nm) and is verified by SEM, TEM, optical microscopy, and laser diffraction. Available in selected sizes from 100 nm to 10 μm; full range from 30 nm to 1000 μm available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePMMA combines optical transparency, a refractive index (~1.46) close to water and many aqueous media, and excellent biocompatibility — making it the preferred microsphere material for refractive-index-matched optical work, PIV \/ micro-PIV flow tracing, and biomedical model systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy PMMA Over PS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower refractive index (1.46 vs 1.59 for PS).\u003c\/strong\u003e Closer match to water and aqueous buffers — ideal for refractive-index-matched suspensions, transparent composite systems, and reduced light scattering in optical setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiocompatible material chemistry.\u003c\/strong\u003e PMMA is the same polymer family used in intraocular lenses (IOLs), bone cement, dental resins, and dentures — making it the preferred polymer microsphere for cell culture model systems, drug delivery, and biomedical research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical clarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent transmittance across UV-visible range; widely used in light-diffusing layers, anti-glare coatings, and matte-finish cosmetic fillers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher density than PS (1.18–1.20 g\/cm³).\u003c\/strong\u003e Settles in water faster than PS — useful for sedimentation-based separation and density-matching studies in glycerol or sucrose solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water, methanol, and most aqueous solvents; suitable for a wide range of buffers and biological media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) — non-crosslinked (≤ 5 μm) or crosslinked (≥ 5 μm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9011-14-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.18–1.20 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefractive Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.46 (at 589 nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrophobicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (less hydrophobic than PS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain ester surface; 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