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Trade name

Cuvinte cheie

Grade

Folosire

PS standard (polistiren)

 Polystyrol/BASF, Edistir, Empera, Krasten, Lacqrene, Styron

unreinforced, reinforced/filled

packaging, disposable cutlery, covers, cups, toys, CD covers, consumer goods

PS tough (polystyrene)

Polystyrol/BASF, Edistir, Empera, Krasten, Lacqrene, Nova, Styron

good toughness, low hardness + stiffness, low cost

unreinforced, flame retardant, conductive

packaging, cups, music/video cassettes, toys, in-wall sockets, housings, consumer goods

PS copolymers (polystyrene)

K-Resin, Styrolux

crystal clear and tough

unreinforced

food and cosmetics packaging, transparent disposable cups, packaging films

PE copolymers (EVA/ethylene-vinyl-acetate)

Elvax, Escorene, Evatane, Greenflex, Miravithene

flexible, impact resistant at low temperatures, high stress cracking resistance, low cost

unreinforced

packaging films, seals, gaskets, consumer goods

PE-LD/PE-LLD (low density polyethylene)

 Borealis-PE, Escorene, Finathene, Lupolen, Riblene, Sabic-PE

soft, impact resistant, high chemical and stress cracking resistance, low cost

unreinforced

seals, packaging films, plastic bags, toys, champagne corks, consumer goods

PE-HD (high-density polyethylene)

 Borealis-PE, Escorene, Finathene, Hostalen, Lacqtene, Lupolen, Rigidex, Sabic-PE

tough and hard, high chemical and stress cracking resistance, low cost

unreinforced

bottle caps, beverage crates, piling crates, gasoline tanks, toys, pipes, consumer goods

PP Homo (polypropylene, homopolymer)

 Borealis-PP, Hostalen-PP, Sabic-PP

stiff, harder than PP copo, glossy, low cost

unreinforced, reinforced/filled (see PP compounds)

household goods, cups, ducked-in containers, housings, seals, packaging, consumer goods

PP Copo (polypropylene, copolymer)

Borealis-PP, Hostalen-PP, Sabic-PP

as PP homo, but tougher + higher impact resistance at low temperatures, low cost

unreinforced

containers, packaging, toys, car batteries, household goods, piling crates, buckets, consumer goods

PP Random (polypropylene)

e.g. ATOfina-PP, Borealis-PP, Moplen

high transparency, low to medium stiffness, low cost

unreinforced

transparent household goods, packaging, toys, consumer goods

PP compounds (between standard and engineering plastic)

e.g. Borealis-PP, Hostacom, Maxxam, Sabic-PP

various settings possible, from tough and flexible to tough and stiff

reinforced/filled, rubber modified, flame retardant, conductive

automobile parts (interior and exterior), dishwasher parts, garden furniture, housings for domestic appliances, consumer and technical goods

PET (bottle and film types)

e.g. Arnite A, Eastar, Radicron, Spectar

crystal clear, high impact resistance, suited for food packaging, tasteless, low cost

unreinforced

crystal clear and transparent beverage bottles, packaging films

PVC (unplasticized), compounds (polyvinylchloride)

This material is sold under various trade names.

various settings possible, from tough and hard to tough and impact resistant, weather resistant, flame retardant, low cost

pellets and dryblends

profiles for building and furniture industry (window profiles), cable ducts, pipes and fittings for supply and disposal, stiff and crystal clear blister packs

PVC (plasticized) compounds (polyvinylchloride)

This material is sold under various trade names.

various settings possible, from soft and flexible to semi hard, elastic, low cost

pellets and dryblends

profiles for automotive, building, furniture and other industries, flooring, tubes (also for medical use), cable jacketing, shoe soles, soft toys

Engineering plastics

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ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

e.g. Cycolac, Lustran, Magnum, Novodur, Polylac, Terluran

universal polymer, stiff, impact resistant, easy processing

unreinforced, reinforced/filled, flame retardant, conductive etc.

mostly colored, toys (LEGO), housings for domestic appliances (e.g. vacuum cleaners), credit and phone cards, sanitary goods

ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate)

e.g. Geloy, Luran S, Rotec ASA

like ABS plus: good weather and yellowing resistance, higher gloss

unreinforced

mostly colored, parts for exterior use in the construction, electrical, automotive and other industries

>SAN (styrene acrylonitrile copolymer)

e.g. Kibisan, Kostil, Luran, Lustran-SAN, Tyril

crystal clear, scratch resistant, excellent surface gloss, brittle

unreinforced

household goods, packaging, tooth brushes, writing and drawing utensils

PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate)

e.g. Acryrex, Altuglas, Diakon, Plexiglas

highest transparency/brilliance of all plastics, weather and aging resistant

unreinforced, impact resistant modification

automobile taillights, lenses, magnifying glasses, optical fibres, spectacle lenses, dome roof lights, glazings

Cellulose ester (CA, CP, CAB)

e.g. Cellidor, Dexel, Setilithe, Tenite

high impact resistance, transparent and weather resistant (CAB), high scratch resistance, good surface feel, partly self-polishing

unreinforced

furniture profiles, shoe trees, spectacle frames, tool handles, tooth brushes

PPO/PPE (polyphenylene oxide)

e.g. Luranyl, Noryl

hhigh strength and dimensional stability, good electrical and thermal properties, sterilizable, good hydrolysis and chemical resistance

unreinforced, filled/reinforced, flame retardant, foamable etc.

housings, household appliances, coil bobbins, relay parts, parts for sanitary and medical enigneering

POM homo, POM copo (polyacetal)

e.g. Delrin, Hostaform, Ultraform

solid, hard, stiff, tough, good abrasion resistance, high resilience, good electrical properties

unreinforced, filled/reinforced, toughened, friction and wear modified etc.

precision parts such as gears, bearings, valves, connectors, latches, furniture fittings

PC/ABS blends

e.g. Bayblend, Cycoloy, Pulse, Romiloy, Stapron C

high impact and notched impact resistance at high stiffness, good heat resistance, good fuel resistance

unreinforced, reinforced, flame retardant

for “attractive”, colored parts mostly in the electrical, automotive, household appliances industries

PC (polycarbonate)

e.g. Calibre, Lexan, Makrolon, Panlite,Trirex, Xantar

highly transparent and glossy, stiff, super tough, weather resistant, sensitive to fuels, oils etc.

unreinforced, filled/reinforced, flame retardant, conductive, lubricated etc.

unreinforced: CDs und DVDs, lamp covers, headlight glasses, double-skinned and wave profile sheets, dome roof lights, high-quality household appliancesreinforced: precision components for the optical, electrical, electronic and other industries, such as terminal blocks, switch/relay parts, coil bobbins, junction boxes, lamp housings

PA6 (polyamide)

e.g. Akulon, Capron, Durethan, Grilon, Technyl, Ultramid, Zytel

solid, stiff, good toughness, good heat resistance, resistant to fuels, oils, greases

unreinforced, filled/reinforced, impact modified and lubricated, flame retardant

gears, sliding elements, bearing cages, clutch parts, housings, cable ties, dowels, bristles, mono filaments, films

PA6.6 (polyamide)

e.g. Akulon, Capron, Durethan, Grilon, Technyl, Ultramid, Zytel

e.g. Akulon, Capron, Durethan, Grilon, Technyl, Ultramid, Zytel

see PA6

see PA6

PA11 and PA12 (polyamide)

e.g. Christamid, Grilamid, Rilsan, Ubesta

various settings possible, from hard to flexible, tough, abrasion resistant, resistant to fuels, oils and greases, lowest water absorption of all polyamides, special transparent/clear types available

unreinforced, softened, reinforced/filled, flame retardant, conductive

precision injection moulded parts (gears, ball cages), wire isolations, fuel and pressure pipes

P6/3T, PA4/6, PA6/6T, PA4/6, PPA and other polyamide specialties

e.g. Amodel, Grivory, Ixef , Stanyl, Trogamid T, Ultramid T, Zytel-HTN

much better heat and chemical resistance, stiffness, impact and notched impact resistance, creep resistance as compared to PA6 and PA6.6

mostly reinforced/filled

various under-the-hood applications, components for electrical and electronic industries, used for metal substitution

PBT and PET (thermoplastic polyester)

e.g. Arnite, Crastin, Pocan, Rynite, Ultradur, Valox

solid, stiff, hard, tough (even at low temperatures), partly glossy, high dimensional and chemical stability

unreinforced, filled/reinforced, impact resistance modified, flame retardant etc.

fuel caps, lamp sockets, coil bobbins, connectors, headlight reflectors, tooth brushes (PET), high-quality packaging (PET)

High-performanceplastics

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LCP (Liquid Cristal Polymers)

e.g. Vectra, Zenite

high chemical and heat resistance (temporary up to 300 °C), high tensile strength, flame retardant, short cycle times

unreinforced, reinforced/filled etc.

mechanically, thermally and electrically stressed components for various industries such as connectors, chip carriers, coil bobbins

PSU, PES (polysulfone, polyether sulfone)

e.g. Udel, Ultrason, Radel

solid, stiff, high operating temperatures (PSU up to 160 °C, PES up to 200 °C), excellent hydrolysis resistance, good chemical resistance

unreinforced, reinforced/filled etc.

pump components, gaskets, medical devices, sterilizable components, pipe fittings, membranes, microwave dishes

PEEK (polyether etherketone)

e.g. Gatone, Victrex

highest heat resistance (over 300 °C), high hydrolysis and radiation resistance, flame retardant, excellent chemical resistance

unreinforced, filled/reinforced etc.

mainly used in the aerospace industry, medical engineering, electrical and automotive industries due to its excellent thermal, chemical and mechanical properties

PPS (polyphenylene sulfide)

e.g. Fortron, Ryton, Tedur

hard and stiff, flame retardant, excellent chemical resistance, operating temperatures up to 240 °C

rarely unreinforced, mostly filled/reinforced, lubricated, conductive etc.

coil bobbins, housings for the electrical and electronic industry, pump components, bearing bushings, running wheels

PEI (polyetherimide)

e.g. Ultem

excellent metallization and plating properties, good radiation resistance, very low emission of flue gases, operating temperatures up to 170 °C

unreinforced, reinforced/filled

installation/interior parts in aircrafts, under-the-hood automotive applications, highly stressed sliding components, bearing bushings, gears, capacitor/transformer parts

PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)

e.g. Hylar, Kynar, Solef

solid, stiff, tough, high chemical and stress resistance (> 100 °C)

unreinforced, rarely reinforced/filled

pump components, pipes, valves, fittings, cable coatings, films

PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE and other fluoroelastomers

e.g. Dyneon, Teflon, Tefzel

highest chemical resistance, insoluble in most solvents, excellent electrical isolation, heat resistant up to 250 °C

unreinforced

sliding and guidance components, gaskets, piston rings, bellows, cable coatings, parts for the chemical industry

PU and other TPE (thermoplastic elastomers)

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TPE-U (polyurethane elastomers)

e.g. Desmopan, Elastollan, Estane, Irogran, Pellethane

from tough and hard to tough and flexible, high abrasion resistance, good hydrolysis resistance, good resilience and damping characteristics, good low-temperature flexibility, good resistance to micro organisms, transparent grades available

unreinforced, more rarely reinforced/filled

damping components, hydraulic tubing, tooth belts, gaskets, bushings, bellows, caster coatings, shoe soles

>TPE-E (polyester/polyether elastomers)

e.g. Hytrel, Arnitel, Lomod

high (impact) toughness, tough and hard, good abrasion resistance, good chemical resistance, relatively high operating temperature

unreinforced

industrial wheels, tubes, pipes, gaskets, V-belts, gears, membranes, castors

TPE-A (polyamide elastomers)

e.g. Pebax, Grilamid, Zytel FN

from tough and hard to tough and flexible, low surface resistance due to high moisture absorption

unreinforced

pipes, tubes, bellows, windshield wiper blades, flexible gears, pump membranes, sport shoes, balls

TPE-V, TPE-S elastomers

TPE-V: e.g. Milastomer, Santoprene, Sarlink, TPE-S: e.g. Evoprene, Megol, Multiflex, Thermolast K

tough and hard or tough and elastic depending on the grade, hard to soft surfaces, good resilience, good weather resistance, easy processing

unreinforced, modifiable for good adhesion to PE, PP, PS, PA, POM and other raw materials

tubes, bellows, tool and sporting goods handles, door and window seals, cable coatings, films for interior automobile linings, scuba-diving equipment