LED Diffusing Acrylic (Ice)

SRT LED Diffusing Acrylic Sheet (PMMA-Ice)

Perfect Light Diffusion for LED & Signage

Create flawless illuminated displays with SRT LED Diffusing Acrylic (PMMA-Ice). This specialized extruded sheet features a smooth 'Ice White' finish engineered to optimize light output while completely masking individual LED hotspots. With a high light transmission of 72% and a half-power angle of 55°, it provides bright, uniform illumination for lightboxes, architectural lighting, and natural skylights. It retains all the fabrication benefits of standard acrylic, allowing for easy laser cutting, bonding, and polishing.

Properties
PMMA / Poly Methyl Meth Acrylate

Unique features

  • Hides LED hotspots completely
  • High light transmission (72%)
  • Uniform light diffusion
  • Smooth surface (Easy maintenance)
  • Energy efficient for lightboxes
  • UV stable and weather resistant

Fabrication Options

  • Laser cutting
  • Sawing / milling
  • Drilling
  • Heat bending
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Thermoforming
  • Screen printing
  • Digital printing
  • Vinyl application
  • Die-Cutting
  • Offset Printing

LED Diffusing Acrylic (Ice)

Optimized for Artificial & Natural Light

Standard opal acrylics often struggle to balance diffusion with brightness—either they are too transparent (revealing the LED dots) or too dense (wasting energy). SRT PMMA-Ice is engineered to solve this. It provides a perfect balance, diffusing light evenly to eliminate "hotspots" while maintaining a high luminous efficiency, making it the ideal substrate for energy-efficient LED signage and backlit displays.

Optical Properties & Efficiency

SRT PMMA-Ice offers a light transmission of 72% (at 3mm thickness), significantly higher than many standard opal sheets. It features a specific "Half-Power Angle" of 55°, ensuring that light is scattered widely and evenly across the surface. This allows sign makers to place LED strips closer to the sheet (reducing profile depth) without creating visible stripes or dots.

Surface & Durability

Unlike frosted sheets which have a textured finish, SRT PMMA-Ice features a smooth, glossy surface. This makes it easy to clean, ideal for applying vinyl graphics, and suitable for hygienic environments. Like all SRT acrylics, it is fully UV-stable and weather-resistant, ensuring it will not yellow or become brittle even after years of outdoor exposure.

Processing & Fabrication

This material is designed for versatility. It can be laser cut to create intricate illuminated letters with polished edges. It allows for seamless solvent bonding (gluing) and can be thermoformed into complex 3D shapes for lighting fixtures or domes without losing its diffusive properties.

Real-World Application

The go-to material for ultra-slim LED lightboxes in transit hubs and airports. Its advanced diffusion technology allows sign makers to place LED strips just centimeters behind the sheet without creating "hotspots," enabling thinner, sleeker profile designs that still deliver brilliant light output.

Availability

  • Standard Size: 3050 x 2050 mm
  • Thickness: 3mm (Standard for Lightboxes) - Other thicknesses on request.
  • Color: Ice White (Ref. 519)
  • Service: Cut-to-size and custom fabrication available.

Optical Grade Selection Guide

  • SRT Opal (Ref 385): 34% Transmission. High density for maximum hiding power. Best for signage and deep channel letters.
  • SRT LED Ice (Ref 519): 72% Transmission. High efficiency diffuser. Best for shallow LED lightboxes to maximize brightness without hotspots.
  • SRT Frost (Satin): 70% Transmission. Velvet-textured finish. Insensitive to fingerprints; ideal for furniture and architectural lighting.
  • SRT Prismatic (Ref 16): 90% Transmission. Standard diamond pattern. Breaks up light for general illumination and skylights.
  • SRT Microprism (Ref 150): 90% Transmission (UGR < 19). Precision micro-pattern for glare control. Essential for EN 12464 compliant office lighting.
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Plastic Classification Certificates and Test Standards

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LED Diffusion Efficiency Guide

SRT LED Ice (Ref 519) 72% Transmission (High Brightness & Diffusion)
SRT Opal (Ref 385) 34% Transmission (Max Hiding Power / Lower Brightness)
SRT Frost (Satin) 70% Transmission (Textured Surface / Fingerprint Resistant)

Fire Safety Standards (EN 13501-1 & UL94)

PMMA (Acrylic) Class E / HB (Horizontal Burn)
Polycarbonate (Standard) Bs1d0 (0.75-6mm)
PETG Bs2d0 (0.75-6mm)

Impact Resistance & Security Glazing (EN 356)

P5A (Ball Test) 4mm Polycarbonate (Solid)
P6B (Axe Test) 8mm - 12mm Polycarbonate
P8B (Axe Test) 15mm Polycarbonate

Automotive & Transport Homologation (ECE R43 / R118)

ECE R43 Polycarbonate Hard Coated (1.8-12mm)
ECE R118 Polycarbonate & PC/ABS
FAR 25.853(a) Aircraft Grade Polycarbonate
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