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Various plastics Thermoplastics resins
| Resin name | Characteristics | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Polyvinyl chloride resin (PVC) |
Soft products can be produced by the addition of a plasticizer. Chemical resistance, good electrical insulating properties (Low heat resistance. Gives off hydrogen chloride when heated) | Packaging and agricultural films, wire coating, floor covering, tube fitting, flat plates, corrugated plates, building material, bolts, resistant tableware |
| High-density polyethylene (HDPE) |
Colorless and transparent; electrical insulating properties, good chemical resistance (Low solvent resistance, brittleness, low softening point) | Colorless and transparent; electrical insulating properties, high chemical resistance (Low solvent resistance, brittleness, low softening point) |
| Polystyrene (PS) |
Good workability, electrical characteristics, water resistance; odorless and nontoxic | Household electric appliances, convenience goods, furniture, foamed material, wrapping paper |
| AS resin (AS) |
Transparent; high strength; higher heat resistance, weather resistance, and oil resistance than polystyrene (Slightly lower formability than polystyrene) | Electrical apparatus, stationery, general merchandise |
| ABS resin (ABS) |
High toughness, high gloss, chemical resistance, high oil resistance | Housings for electrical apparatus, automotive parts, material for office equipment |
| Methacrylic resin (PMMA) |
Colorless and transparent; weather resistance, good optical properties | Signboards, displays, lenses, wind shields, illuminators |
| Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) |
Crystalline resin, light weight, flexibility, electrical insulating properties, chemical resistance, water resistance, good heat-sealing characteristics (Poor printability and adhesive properties) | Packaging and agricultural films, bottles, electrical insulating material, general merchandise, tote boxes |
| Polypropylene (PP) |
More transparent, more resistant to repeated bending, and has a higher softening point than polyethylene (Poor printability and adhesive properties) | Generally the same as the uses of polyethylene; containers, tableware, biaxial oriented film, flat yarn |
| Polyamide (PAI) |
Crystalline resin, high toughness, oil resistance, abrasion resistance, good gas barrier properties (High moisture absorption) | Fiber, machine parts, packaging films, automotive parts |
| Polyacetal (POM) |
Crystalline resin; similar in properties to polyamide; high toughness, creep resistance, heat resistance, high solvent resistance | Gears, bearings, automotive parts, office equipment parts |
| Polycarbonate (PC) |
High toughness, electrical properties, heat resistance, excellent weather resistance; transparent | Electrical components, machine parts, general merchandise, window glass, packaging films |
| Denatured polyphenylene ether (PPE) |
High toughness, heat resistance, creep resistance, high steam resistance | Electrical components, machine parts |
| Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) |
Crystalline resin; heat resistance, electrical insulating properties, gas barrier properties, good chemical resistance | Electrical components, automotive parts, machine parts, films |
| Polysulfone (PSF) |
High toughness, heat resistance, creep resistance, chemical resistance | Electrical components, general merchandise |
| Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) |
Heat resistance, flame retardance, chemical resistance, electrical insulating properties | Automotive parts, electrical components, machine parts, films, sheets |
| Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) |
High strength, high modulus of elasticity, thin-wall flowability, vibration characteristics, heat resistance, flame retardance | Electronic components (relays, connectors, sockets, sensors) |
