An acrylate polymer belongs to a group of polymers which could be referred to generally as plastics. They are noted for their transparency and resistance to breakage and elasticity. Also commonly known as acrylics or polyacrylates.

Typical acrylate monomers used to form acrylate polymers are: acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate and acrylonitrile.

(Wikipedia, Acrylate Polymers, 4/22/2011)

Acrylic refers to:   (CH2=CHCOOH)
     Chemical compounds that contain the acryl group derived from acrylic acid
     Acrylic fiber, a synthetic polymer fiber that contains at least 85% acrylonitrile
     Acrylic paint, fast-drying paint containing pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is a common medium used in modern fine art/art
     Acrylic resin, any of a group of related polymers formed from a mixture of monomers selected from the C1 to C8 acrylate esters, methyl methacrylate and, often, styrene. The properties of the resin are determined by the choice of monomers used and the way in which the polymerisation is carried out. Emulsion polymerisation results in water-borne latices that are used, for instance, in coatings and adhesives. Solvent-borne acrylic resins are also produced for use in various types of industrial coatings. Some products have amine, hydroxyl and carboxylic groups incorporated in the polymer chain so that reaction with other types of chemical are possible.
    Acrylic glass, a generic term for poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)
    Acrylate polymers, a group of polymers (plastics), noted for transparency and elasticity

(Wikipedia, Acrylic, 4/22/2011)

Acrylic Hydrogels
Acrylic Macromers
Acrylic Shape Memory Polymers   
Acrylic Superabsorbents  
Fluorinated Acrylics   
Polymers /Resins 
Polymethylmethacrylates (PMMA)
PVAL /Acrylic Nanocomposites   
Recycling Acrylics

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