ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Flame retardant; impact resistant
Automotive; medical; electrical; appliances; toys
1.02-1.05
0.005
Translucent
2.5-3.5
$
ASA
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
Toughness; chemical, heat and weather/UV resistant
Automotive; outdoor applications; electrical
1.07
0.004-0.007
Opaque
2.5-3.5
$$
EVA
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate
Softness; flexibility; clarity; gloss
Sporting goods; medical; foam; rubber replacement
0.92-0.97
0.007-0.020
Transparent
2.0-3.0
$
HDPE
High Density Polyethylene
Rigidity; moisture resistant; food contact
Packaging; food; industrial
0.935-0.96
0.025-0.035
Opaque
2.5-3.5
$
HIPS
High Impact Polystyrene
Impact resistant; flame retardant; food contact
Food; packaging
1.04
0.003-0.007
Transparent
2.0-2.5
$
LDPE
Low Density Polyethylene
Chemical resistant; flexibility; toughness; gloss
Packaging; food; industrial
0.91-0.925
0.015-0.026
Transparent
or Opaque
2.0-3.0
$
LLDPE
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
High tensile strength; high impact resistance; flexibility
Bags; packaging; toys; covers; lids; containers
0.918-0.94 0
0.015-0.035
Translucent
2.0-3.0
$
PA6
Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6)
Heat and chemical resistant; impact modified
Automotive; electrical; industrial; consumer; engineering
1.13
0.009-0.012
Opaque
3.0-4.0
$$
PA66
Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66)
Heat and chemical resistant; impact modified
Automotive; electrical; industrial; consumer; engineering
1.14
0.015-0.020
Opaque
3.0-4.0
$$
PA66 30%GF
30% Glass Filled Polyamide (Nylon 66)
High rigidity, hardness and strength; high stability
Automotive; engineering; gears; cams; bearings; electrical; metal substitute
1.22-1.49
0.003-0.008
Opaque
4.0-5.0
$$
PBT
Polybutylene Terephthalate (Polyester) [Valox]
Chemical and heat resistant; mechanical strength
Electrical; automotive; showerheads; irons
1.31
0.012-0.023
Opaque
3.0-4.0
$$
PC
Polycarbonate
[Lexan]
High impact strength; clarity; flame retardant
Electrical; lighting; automotive; appliances; medical
1.20
0.005-0.007
Transparent
4.0-5.0
$$
PC+ABS
Polycarbonate + ABS
[Cycoloy]
Toughness; dimensional stability; low moisture absorption
Appliances; automotive; electrical; consumer; medical
1.08-1.22
0.005-0.007
Opaque
3.0-4.0
$$
PEEK
Polyether Ether Ketone
Mechanical and chemical resistance
Bearings; piston parts; aerospace; automotive; medical; chemical processing
1.30-1.50
0.010-0.020
Opaque
5.0
$$$
PEI
Polyetherimide
[Ultem]
High tensile strength; flame retardant; chemical resistant
Electrical; aerospace; medical; lighting; appliances
1.27
0.006
Translucent
4.0-6.0
$$$
PET
Polyethylene Terephthalate
[Dacron]
Lightweight; moisture barrier; strength; impact resistant
Bottles; food packaging
1.44-1.73
0.002
Transparent
4.0-5.0
$$
PMMA
Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic)
High clarity; weather, heat and chemical resistant
Glass substitute; automotive; lighting; medical; lenses; optics
1.19
0.002-0.006
Transparent
3.0-4.0
$
POM
Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
[Celcon; Delrin]
Lubricated; wear and chemical resistant; stiffness
Automotive; industrial; mechanical; electrica
1.41-1.42
0.018-0.035
Opaque
3.0-4.0
$$
PP (Copolymer)
Polypropylene Copolymer
Impact resistant; lightness; food contact
Automotive; household; electrical; packaging
0.90
0.010-0.025
Opaque
2.5-3.5
$
PP (Homopolymer)
Polypropylene Homopolymer
Impact resistant; lightness; food contact
Automotive; household; electrical; packaging
0.902
0.010-0.025
Translucent
2.5-3.5
$
PPE
Polyphenylene Ether
Electrical properties; flame retardant; chemical resistant; low moisture absorption
Electrical; appliances; construction; automotive
1.13
0.006
Translucent
3.0-4.0
$$
PPS
Polyphenylene Sulfide
[Ryton]
Chemical and fire resistance; thermal and dimensional stability
Automotive; electrical; industrial; appliances
1.40-2.00
0.003-0.010
Opaque
3.5-4.5
$$
PS
Polystyrene (GPPS)
Impact resistant; flame retardant; food contact
Packaging; electrical; toys; appliances
1.05
0.003-0.007
Transparent
2.0-2.5
$
PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride
Flame retardant; high impact resistance
Industrial; electronic
1.22
0.002
Opaque
2.0-3.0
$
SAN
Styrene Acrylonitrile
Chemical and heat resistance; clarity
Electrical; appliances; automotive
1.06
0.002-0.005
Transparent
2.5-3.5
$$
TPE
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Elasticity; chemical and weather resistant
Rubber substitute; automotive; seals; overmolding
0.87-1.20
0.017-0.047
Translucent
2.5-3.5
$$
TPU
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Range of hardness grades; abrasion and chemical resistant
Footwear; sporting goods; wheels; seals
1.01-1.23
0.012-0.017
Transparent
2.5-3.5
$$
TPV
Thermoplastic Vulcanizate
[Santoprene]
Strength; flexibility; lightweight
Automotive; appliances; electrical; construction; healthcare; industrial
0.92-0.97
0.010-0.050
Transparent
2.5-3.5
$$