Features of Plastic Materials

Standard Symbol
Name
Heat Resistance Temperature °C (°F)
Note
AAS
Acrylonitrile acrylic styrene
80 (176)
ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
80 (176)
AES
Acrylonitrile ethylene styrene
80 (176)
A/EPDM/S
Acrylonitrile/ethylene propylene diene rubber/styrene
80 (176)
ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate
80 (176)
CAB
Cellulose acetate butylate
80 (176)
E/VAC
Ethylene-vinyl acetate
80 (176)
PA
Polyamide
80 (176)
Battery acid (sulfuric acid) can damage the material.
PBT
Polybutylene terephtalate
160 (320)
Solvent can damage the material.
PC
Polycarbonate plastics
120 (248)
Brake fluid, wax, and grease remover can damage the material.
PE
Polyethylene
80 (176)
Solvent can damage the material.
PF
Phenol form aldehyde
80 (176)
PMMA
Polymethyl methacrylate
80 (176)
Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
POM
Polyoxymethylene polyacetal
100 (212)
Solvent can damage the material.
PP
Polypropylene
80 (176)
Solvent can damage the material.
PPO (PPE)
Polyphenylene oxide
100 (212)
PS
Polystyrene
60 (140)
PUR
Polyurethane
80 (176)

Standard Symbol
Name
Heat Resistance Temperature °C (°F)
Note
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride
80 (176)
SAN
Styrene acrylonitrile
80 (176)
SMC
Sheet molding compound
180 (356)
Solvent can damage the material.
TPE
Thermoplastic polyester elastomer
80 (176)
Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
TPS
Thermoplastic styrene elastomer
80 (176)
Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
TPO
Thermoplastic olefin/elastomer
80 (176)
Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
TPU
Thermoplastic/urethane/elastomer
80 (176)
Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
UP
Polyester
110 (230)
Alkali can damage the material.