Acronym | Scientific Name | Category | Family | Applications |
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GPPS | General Purpose Polystyrene | Thermoplastics | Styrenic Polymers | Toys, Cassettes, Housewares, Disposables |
HIPS | High Impact Polystyrene | Thermoplastics | Styrenic Polymers | Appliances, Housewares, Toys, Packaging |
EPS | Expandable Polystrene | Thermoplastics | Styrenic Polymers | Food Packages, Thermal Insulations |
ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Thermoplastics | Modified Styrenic | Housings, Appliances, Housewares, Toys |
AS (SAN) | Acrylonitrile Styrene | Thermoplastics | Ploymers | Appliances, Housewares, Dinner-wares |
ASA | Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | Thermoplastics | Ploymers | Transparent housings |
SBC | Styrenic Block Copolymer | Thermoplastics | Ploymers | Food Packaging, toys, housings |
MBS | Methly-methacrylate Butadiene Styrene | Thermoplastics | Ploymers | Transparent housings |
MS | Methly-methacrylate Styrene | Thermoplastics | Ploymers | Food packaging, disposables |
PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate | Thermoplastics | Acrylic Polymers | Lenses, Decorations, Signs, Digital Storages |
PP | Polypropylene | Thermoplastics | Polyolefins | Housewares, Packaging, Appliances, Toys, Automotives |
HDPE | High Density Polyethylene | Thermoplastics | Polyolefins | Bottles, Packaging, Containers, Films, Toys |
LDPE | Low Density Polyethylene | Thermoplastics | Polyolefins | Packaging, Films, Wire & Cables, Toys |
LLDPE | Linear Low Density Polyethylene | Thermoplastics | Polyolefins | Packaging, Tubes, Cables |
ULDPE | Ultra-Low Density Polyethylene | Thermoplastics | Polyolefins | Films, Tubes |
CPE | Chlorinated Polyethylene | Thermoplastics | Modified Polyolefins | Constructions, Cables, Packaging |
EVA | Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate | Thermoplastics | Modified Polyolefins | Footwear, Tubes, Toys, Adhesives, Cables |
lonomer | lonomer | Thermoplastics | Modified Polyolefins | Cosmetics, Golf balls |
PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride (Straight Resin) | Thermoplastics | Vinyl Polymers | Wire and cables, Tubes, Footwear, Toys |
PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride (Paste Resin) | Thermoplastics | Vinyl Polymers | Artifical leather, Toys |
CA | Cellulose Acetate | Thermoplastics | Cellulosics | Eye-glasses, Housewares |
CN | Cellulose Nitrate | Thermoplastics | Cellulosics | Housewares, Sport goods |
PETG | Polyethylene Terephthalate (Glycol modified) | Thermoplastics | Polyesters | Water bottles |
PET (PETP) | Polyethylene Terephthalate | Thermoplastics | Polyesters | Electrical components, Automotives |
PBT (PBTP) | Polybutylene Terephthalate | Thermoplastics | Polyesters | Electrical components, Automotives |
LCP | Liquid Crystal Polymers | Thermoplastics | Liquid Crystal | Computer and electronic components |
PA-6 | Polyamide-6 | Thermoplastics | Polyamides | Housewares components, Buttons |
PA-66 | Polyamide-66 | Thermoplastics | Polyamides | Electrical components, Housewares, Gears |
PA-612 | Polyamide-612 | Thermoplastics | Polyamides | Extrusion and blow molding applications |
PC | Polycarbonate | Thermoplastics | Polycarbonate | Appliances, Automotives, Medical Application, Lenses |
PC ALLOY | (Polycarbonate + ABS) Blends | Thermoplastics | Polycarbonate | Appliances, Housings |
POM | Polyacetal | Thermoplastics | Acetal | Gears, Machine components |
PPA | Polyphthalamide | Thermoplastics | Polyphthalamide | Heat resistance components |
PPS | Polyphenylene Sulfide | Thermoplastics | Polyphenylene Sulfide | Electrical components |
PPO | Polyphenylene Oxide, modified | Thermoplastics | Polyphenylene Oxide | Automotives and appliances components |
PSU / PSO | Polysulfone | Thermoplastics | Polysulfone | Medical components, electrical components |
PEEK | Polyetheretherketones | Thermoplastics | Polyetheretherketones | Automotives, aircraft and electrical components |
PTEE | Polytetrafluoroethylene | Thermoplastics | Fluoroplastics | Slatic and Dynamic Seals, Insulation, High frequency applications |
FEP | Fluorinated ethylene propylene | Thermoplastics | Fluoroplastics | Cable insulation, High frequency applications |
PCTFE | Polychlorotrifluoroethylene | Thermoplastics | Fluoroplastics | Cable insulation, printed circuits |
SBS / SEBS | Styrenic Block Copolymer | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Toys, Wire and Cables, Footwear, Sealants |
TPEE | Thermoplastics Copolyesters | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Heat resistance tubes, pipes, wires and cables |
POE | Polyolefin Elastomers | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Toys, Footwear, Wire and cables, Impact modifiers |
TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethanes | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Watch belt, Wire and Cables |
TPEA | Thermoplastic Polyetheramide | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Sport goods, automotives |
TPO | Thermoplastic Olefins Blends | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Automotives, wires and cables, sport goods |
TPV | Olefinic Vulcanizate | Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics Elastomers | Automotives, Sealants |
PI | Polyimides | Themosets | Space, electronics, aircraft parts, automobile parts, gears | |
PU | Polyurethanes | Themosets | Shoe soles, chair cushions, artificial leather, paint | |
UP | Unsaturated Polyesters | Themosets | High voltage insulators, antenna sheaths, buttons, clay | |
PF | Phenol-Formaldehyde | Themosets | Sockets, silent gears, bearings, helmets, motors, communication equipment accessories | |
MF | Melamine formaldehyde | Themosets | Tableware, daily necessities, switches, parts | |
UF | Urea Formaldehyde | Themosets | Daily necessities, motor casings, wood adhesives | |
EP | Epoxy resin | Themosets | Automobile tractor parts, boat hull coatings, insulators | |
SI | Silicones | Themosets | Rubber products, release adhesive, latex elastomer, foam |