Engineered Films Glossary

 
POLYMER CHEMICAL     
REFERENCE NAME UNIQUE PROPERTIES INDUSTRIES
ABS Acrylonitrile-

butadiene-styrene
· Rigidity · Tapes
· Toughness · Labels
ABS/PC Acrylonitrile- · Broad-based mechanicals · Cellular
butadiene-styrene/ · Aesthetics · Computer
Polycarbonate
ASA Acrylonitrile-styrene- · Excellent weatherability · Areospace
acrylate
ECTFE Ethylene chloro- · Purity · Solar
trifluoroethylene · Outstanding chemical resistance · Labels
· Excellent fire propagation resistance · Wire & Cabel
ETFE Ethylene · Outstanding chemical resistance · Membranes
trifluoroethylene · Labels
· Filtration
PBT Polybutylene- · Low water absorption · Electrical
terephthalate · Wire & Cabel
PC Polycarbonate · High impact strength · Electrical
· Electronics
· Membranes
PC/PET Polycarbonate/ · High impact strength · Electrical
Polyethylene- · Chemical resistance · Gaskets
terephthalate
PEEK Polyetheretherketone · Excellent high temperature performance · Medical
· Great strength and toughness · Areospace
· Excellent resistance to chemicals, wear, · Composite
abrasion, radiation, and hydrolysis · Automotive
PEEK Polyetheretherketone · Excellent ductility · Composite
(modified) (modified) · Excellent chemical resistance · Protective
PEI Polyetherimide · Hydrolytic stability · Medical
· Excellent electricals · Chemical
· Low smoke generation · Electronics
PES Polyethersulfone · Excellent stress crack resistance · Automotive
· Electrical
PI Polyimide · Low smoke generation · Electronics
(thermoplastic) · Hydrolytic stability · Medical
· Excellent electricals · Wire & Cabel
PMP Polymethylpentene · ETO sterilizable · Electrical
· Lightweight · Label
· Excellent acousticals · Chemical
PPE/PA Polyphenylene-ether/ · Improved tensile strength · Electrical
Polyamide · Low moisture absorption · Automotive
PPE/PS Polyphenylene ether · Good chemical resistance · Cellular
 (modified) · Low water absorption · Electronics
PPS Polyphylenesulfide · Good chemical resistance · Computer
· Low water absorption · Composite
· Good wear properties · Eletrical
PPSU Polyphenylsulfone · Excellent impact resistance · Aerospace
· Auto-claveable · Medical
· Fuel Cell
PSU Polysulfone · Excellent hydrolytic stability · Medical
· Composite
· Automotive
PVDF Polyvinylidene- · Excellent flammability resistance · Solar
fluoride · Excellent UV resistance · Medical bags
· Fuel Cell
THV Tetrafluoroethylene/ · Chemical and UV resistance · Overlays
hexafluoropropylene/ · Clarity
vinylidene fluoride
TPE Thermoplastic · Flexible and tear resistant in · Belting
polyester ether cold temperatures
Griff Paper and Film is a global supplier of custom engineered films, we can offer superior properties to meet and exceed your requirements in performance and cost effectiveness. Complete testing laboratory and the latest technology in converting such as lamination, slitting and coatings help shorten time lines from concept to completion.
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