Features of Plastic Material

- Check each of the plastic parts for solvent resistance and heat resistance temperatures before you do any repair work.
- Select the repair material according to materials of the plastic parts.
- Alcohol can be used for degreasing in small amounts and for short periods of time. Do not soak.
- Contact your paint and material supplier for other recommended cleaners for the type of plastic you are working on.

Standard Symbol | Name | Heat Resistance Temperature °C (°F) | Note
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AAS | Acrylonitrile acrylic styrene | 80 (176) |
ABS | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | 80 (176) |
AES | Acrylonitrile ethylene styrene | 80 (176) |
A/EPDM/S | Acrylonitrile/ethylene propylene diene rubber/styrene | 80 (176) |
ASA | Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate | 80 (176) |
CAB | Cellulose acetate butylate | 80 (176) |
E/VAC | Ethylene-vinyl acetate | 80 (176) |
PA | Polyamide | 80 (176) | Battery acid (sulfuric acid) can damage the material.
PBT | Polybutylene terephtalate | 160 (320) | Solvent can damage the material.
PC | Polycarbonate plastics | 120 (248) | Brake fluid, wax, and grease remover can damage the material.
PE | Polyethylene | 80 (176) | Solvent can damage the material.
PF | Phenol form aldehyde | 80 (176) |
PMMA | Polymethyl methacrylate | 80 (176) | Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
POM | Polyoxymethylene polyacetal | 100 (212) | Solvent can damage the material.
PP | Polypropylene | 80 (176) | Solvent can damage the material.
PPO (PPE) | Polyphenylene oxide | 100 (212) |
PS | Polystyrene | 60 (140) |
PUR | Polyurethane | 80 (176) |
PVC | Polyvinyl chloride | 80 (176) |
SAN | Styrene acrylonitrile | 80 (176) |
SMC | Sheet molding compound | 180 (356) | Solvent can damage the material.
TPE | Thermoplastic polyester elastomer | 80 (176) | Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
TPS | Thermoplastic styrene elastomer | 80 (176) | Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
TPO | Thermoplastic olefin/elastomer | 80 (176) | Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
TPU | Thermoplastic/urethane/elastomer | 80 (176) | Wash remover off with water thoroughly.
UP | Polyester | 110 (230) | Alkali can damage the material.