MarketsandMarkets: Global Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Market worth $9.7 Billion by 2017 PR Newswire DALLAS, July 6, 2012 DALLAS, July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report, "Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Market by Application, Grade & Form - Global Trends & Forecasts (2012 - 2017)", published by MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global Polymethyl Methacrylate application market is expected to be worth US$9.7 billion by 2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2012 to 2017. The Asia-Pacific market was estimated to account for nearly 40% of the total revenues in 2011. Browse more than 80 market data tables spread through more than 163 pages and in-depth TOC on "Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Market by Application, Grade & Form - Global Trends & Forecasts (2012 -2017)". http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/polymethyl-methacrylate- pmma-market-715.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on reports. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is available in the form of sheet, pellet or bead having high UV resistance. PMMA is obtained into these different forms (pellets, sheets) by the polymerization of MMA. PMMA is often preferred over glass because of its moderate properties, easy handling and processing, and low cost. PMMA on overall grade basis is divided into two types which include general purpose (GP) and optical grade PMMA.