Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Acrylic (PMMA – Polymethyl Methacrylate) |
| Light Transmission (Clear) | Up to 92% |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ~70 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ~110 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ~17 kJ/m² (Charpy, unnotched) |
| Maximum Continuous Service Temp | ~80 °C |
| Softening Temperature | ~105 °C |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs) | ~0.3% |
| UV Resistance | Excellent |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent |
| Flammability | Flammable (Class 3) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (avoid solvents & alcohols) |
| Effect | Pearlescent / iridescent shimmer |
Certifications & Downloads
PERSPEX® Pearlescent
PERSPEX® Pearlescent acrylic features a subtle metallic shimmer that changes with light and viewing angle, creating a premium, eye-catching finish. It offers excellent surface quality, colour…
Optional finishing services - toggle any you need.
Optional. Add drilled holes to your piece.
Acrylic only - optical-grade edge finish
Pick which edges to polish.
Flame polish is only available on acrylic.
Manual router - per-corner price scales with thickness
Rounded or 45 degree bevel - per-metre rate x thickness
Why choose PERSPEX® Pearlescent?
PERSPEX ® Pearlescent is a premium cast acrylic sheet with a unique, softly shimmering metallic finish that creates a striking visual effect as light reflects off its surface. The pearlescent look changes subtly with light direction and intensity, giving finished projects a dynamic, eye-catching appearance that stands out in any application. Genuine PERSPEX® Pearlescent is available in a range of elegant colours from soft natural pearl tones to rich golds and cool metallics, offering designers and fabricators flexible options for creative expression.
Manufactured to the high quality expected of PERSPEX®, these sheets retain the material’s excellent durability, weather resistance, and ease of fabrication. They can be cut, shaped, and machined to suit bespoke requirements, delivering both aesthetic appeal and reliable performance. The single-sided gloss finish highlights the pearlescent effect while maintaining robust mechanical properties for long-lasting results.
Ideal for point-of-sale displays, retail fit-outs, signage, interior design features, architectural applications, and decorative elements where standout appearance matters. PERSPEX® Pearlescent brings premium style and versatility to visual communication, creative fabrication, and design projects.
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Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Acrylic (PMMA – Polymethyl Methacrylate) |
| Light Transmission (Clear) | Up to 92% |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ~70 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ~110 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ~17 kJ/m² (Charpy, unnotched) |
| Maximum Continuous Service Temp | ~80 °C |
| Softening Temperature | ~105 °C |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs) | ~0.3% |
| UV Resistance | Excellent |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent |
| Flammability | Flammable (Class 3) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (avoid solvents & alcohols) |
| Effect | Pearlescent / iridescent shimmer |
Certifications & Downloads
What you can make with PERSPEX® Pearlescent
Acrylic Shower Wall Panels
Grout-free acrylic shower wall panels and splashback surrounds for seamless, waterproof bathroom finishes. DIY-friendly cut-to-size panels in clear, colour and tinted options.
Acrylic Light Diffuser Panels
Opal and diffuser acrylic and polycarbonate panels for even LED light spread in troffers, signage, and ceiling installations. Cut-to-size service available.
Acrylic Aquarium Panels
Discover clear cast acrylic panels for custom aquariums, terrariums and reptile enclosures. Learn why cast acrylic beats glass for DIY builds and how to achieve seamless joints with solvent bonding.
Acrylic Splashbacks
Custom acrylic splashback panels cut to size for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries. Available in any colour, with clean seamless installation and no grout lines.
Acrylic Privacy Screens
Custom acrylic and polycarbonate privacy screens cut to size for balconies, fences, offices, and outdoor living areas. Frosted, tinted, and clear options available Australia-wide.
Amusement Glass
Replacement acrylic panels for arcade, pinball, and vending machines.
Display Cabinets
Clear acrylic tube and sheet display cases for retail and museums.
Acrylic Domes
Thermoformed and machined tube for dome covers and display bubbles.
Guides & articles
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Plastic for Custom Fabrication
This guide helps choose the right plastic by understanding material properties, matching them to applications, ensuring precision, machinability, compliance, and using an online calculator for accurate, custom-cut fabrication.
Read guide →Why Precision Matters: How Cut-to-Size Accuracy and Expert Fabrication Drive Project Success
Precision in plastic fabrication, via accurate cut-to-size methods like CNC router and laser cutting, reduces waste, saves time, and ensures high-quality results. Perspex Online offers expert in-house machining and fast nationwide delivery.
Read guide →Selecting the Best Plastic Sheets for Durability and a Perfect Fit in Your Custom Projects
Guide to selecting durable plastic sheets like acrylic, polycarbonate, and HDPE for custom projects, emphasizing material properties, precise cut-to-size services, custom fabrication, and Australia-wide delivery.
Read guide →Solve Fabrication Headaches with Precision Cut-to-Size Plastics
Perspex Online offers precision cut-to-size plastics with CNC and laser cutting, ensuring perfect fits, reducing waste, speeding project timelines, and providing expert support for trade and DIY fabrication.
Read guide →Top 10 Mistakes Trade and DIY Customers Make When Ordering Plastic-and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common mistakes when ordering cut-to-size plastics by accurately measuring, understanding material properties, communicating clearly with suppliers, using online tools, and consulting experts for project success.
Read guide →Precision Fabrication, Better Results: How Accurate Cut-to-Size Plastics Improve Outcomes for Trade and DIY
Precision cut-to-size plastics from Perspex Online save time, reduce waste, enhance finish quality, and offer versatile solutions for trade and DIY projects, backed by expert support and fast nationwide delivery.
Read guide →Processing Services
Services available for this product
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Flame-polished edges and intricate shapes in Perspex.
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Strip-bending, bonding, and polishing for display and signage.
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Thermoformed Perspex domes, covers, and moulded shapes.
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