|
Amorphous |
|
Applications |
Features |
Trade Names |
Chemical Name |
Abbreviation |
Lenses
Lighting
Optical |
High clarity
Good impact resistance |
Plexiglas
Cyro |
Polymethyl methacrylate (Acrylic) |
PMMA |
Windows
Visors
Face Shields |
Good clarity
High impact resistance |
Makrolon
Lexan |
Polycarbonate |
PC |
Automotive panels
Electronic Housings |
Good weather resistance
High impact resistance |
Lustran
Centrex
Cycolac |
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene |
ABS |
CD and DVD Cases
Packaging
Food Containers |
Translucent or Opaque
Food Grade Available
Living Hinges |
Styrofoam
Styron |
Polystyrene |
PS |
|
Semi-Crystalline |
| Applications |
Features |
Trade Names |
Chemical Name |
Abbreviation |
Packaging Containers
FDA grades available |
Good balance of toughness and stress-crack resistance |
Dow
HiFill
Ineos
Sabic |
High Density Polyethylene |
HDPE |
Outdoor
Construction |
High impact resistance
Good Weatherability |
Geon |
Polyvinyl Chloride |
PVC |
Living Hinges
Containers
Bottle tops |
Good heat resistance
Flexibility |
Profax
Hival |
Polypropylene |
PP |
Automotive
Sporting goods |
Super tough
Good chemical resistance
High impact resistance |
Zytel
Vydyne
Nypel
Ultramid |
Polyamide
(Nylon) |
PA |
| Insulator for electronics |
Semi-rigid
Impact resistant
Barrier material |
Celanex
Crastin
Valox |
Polybutylene terephthalate |
PBT |
| Bottles |
Semi-rigid
Impact resistant
Barrier material |
Rynite |
Polyethylene terephthalate |
PET |
Bearings
Handles
Guitar Picks |
High Stiffness
Low Friction
Chemical Resistence |
Delrin
Celcon |
Polyoxymethylene
(Acetal) |
POM |
