Abbreviation | Full Name | Type | Applications |
ABS |
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-styrene |
Amorphous |
automotive/electronic/building |
Acetal (POM) |
|
Semi-Crystalline |
Gears/Bushings/Handles |
Acrylic (PMMA) |
Polymethyl Methacrylate |
Amorphous |
Optic Lenses/Specialty products |
Crystal PS |
Crystal Polystyrene |
Amorphous |
Packaging/Window Lenses/Toys |
EVA |
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
Semi-Crystalline |
Gaskets/Medical |
HDPE |
High Density Polyethylene |
Semi-Crystalline |
Caps/Closures |
HIPS |
High Impact Polystyrene |
Amorphous |
Building Products/ Consumables/ Industrial |
LDPE |
Low Density Polyethylene |
Semi-Crystalline |
Pump components/Blast Caps/Grips |
LLDPE |
Linear Low Density Polyethylene |
Semi-Crystalline |
Gaskets/Medical |
Nylon (PA) |
Polyamide |
Semi-Crystalline |
Bearing Retainers/ Marine/ Recreational |
PC |
Polycarbonate |
Amorphous |
Electrical Building products/Connectors |
PC/ABS |
Polycarb/ ABS blend |
Amorphous |
Housings/Cases |
PP |
Polypropylene |
Semi-Crystalline |
Building Products/ Plumbing / Industrial |
PU |
Polyurethane |
Amorphous |
Gears/Seals/wheels |
PVC |
Polyvinylchloride |
Amorphous |
Medical Parts/Gaskets/Seals |
TPE |
Thermoplastic Elastimer |
Amorphous |
Push Buttons/Gaskets/Diaphragms |
TPU |
Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
Amorphous |
Grips/Diaphragms/Bladders |