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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 | ||