3mm Blueberry Blue Coloured Acrylic 743

The vibrant blue hue adds character and visual interest to any installation. This 3mm coloured acrylic sheet is UV-stable, weather-resistant, and built to perform in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Manufactured as a cast acrylic, this blue sheet offers superior optical qualities and machining characteristics compared to extruded alternatives. The colour runs through the full 3mm thickness — meaning laser-cut edges, drilled holes, and routed profiles all maintain the same consistent blue tone. UV-resistant properties protect against discolouration from prolonged sun exposure.

The 3mm sheet is rigid enough for structural panel applications yet light enough for straightforward handling and installation. It can be cut to any shape, drilled, engraved, and thermoformed. Well suited to marine-inspired retail displays, aquatic features, and creative installations. Bonds with solvent-based acrylic cements for fabricated assemblies. Protective film on both faces.

Product reference: 3mm Blueberry Blue Coloured Acrylic 743 (shade 743).

Optical & Aesthetic

• Colour consistency: The blue pigment runs through the full 3mm thickness — cut edges display the same colour as the surface.
• Surface finish: High-gloss polish on both faces for a professional appearance without post-processing.
• UV stability: Resistant to yellowing and colour fade from prolonged UV exposure.

Mechanical Properties

• Impact resistance: Up to 17 times more impact-resistant than glass. Fractures into dull-edged pieces rather than dangerous shards.
• Weight: Approximately half the weight of equivalent glass — easier to transport, handle, and install.
• Weather resistance: Performs well outdoors without warping, cracking, or degrading.

Workability

• Machinable: Can be cut, drilled, routed, and polished. Compatible with laser cutting and CNC routing.
• Thermoformable: Can be heated and bent for curved components using a strip heater or oven.
• Bondable: Joins cleanly with solvent-based acrylic adhesives (Tensol, Extru-Fix).

Specification

• Material: Cast acrylic (PMMA)
• Thickness: 3mm
• Fire rating: Self-extinguishing, classified to BS 476
• Density: Approximately 1.19 g/cm³ — significantly lighter than glass (2.5 g/cm³)

Product reference: 3mm Blueberry Blue Coloured Acrylic 743 (shade 743).

Commercial & Architectural

• This blue 3mm sheet is commonly specified for retail signage, exhibition stands, and point-of-sale displays in corporate, educational, and healthcare environments where colour-coded or branded materials are required.
• Illuminated panels, lightboxes, and backlit displays use coloured acrylic for even light diffusion with vibrant colour saturation.

Interior Design

• For interior applications, it suits kitchen splashbacks, bathroom panels, and decorative wall features.
• Splashback panels in kitchens and bathrooms provide a hygienic, waterproof surface that is straightforward to maintain.

Glazing & Screening

• A shatterproof, weather-resistant alternative to glass for secondary glazing, greenhouse panels, and skylight installations. Up to 17 times more impact-resistant at approximately half the weight.

Craft & Fabrication

• Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, drilling, and thermoforming. Widely used for art installations, sculptural work, and mixed-media projects.