Complete reference for industrial plastic materials including commodity plastics, engineering plastics, and high-performance polymers. Includes density, melting temperature, shrinkage, and applications.
| Code | Name | Group | Density | Melting | Shrinkage | Tensile | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE-HD | HDPE | Commodity | 0.94-0.96 g/cm³ | 130-135°C | 1.5-2.5% | 20-35 MPa | Bottles, Pipes, Containers... |
| PE-LD | LDPE | Commodity | 0.91-0.93 g/cm³ | 105-115°C | 2.0-4.0% | 10-20 MPa | Film, Bags, Liners... |
| PP | Polypropylene | Commodity | 0.90-0.91 g/cm³ | 160-170°C | 1.0-2.5% | 30-40 MPa | Automotive parts, Containers, Textiles... |
| PVC | PVC | Commodity | 1.35-1.45 g/cm³ | 160-210°C | 1.0-2.5% | 40-60 MPa | Pipes, Window profiles, Wire insulation... |
| PS | Polystyrene | Commodity | 1.04-1.06 g/cm³ | 240°C | 0.4-0.7% | 35-60 MPa | Food containers, Packaging, Disposables... |
| ABS | ABS | Engineering | 1.04-1.06 g/cm³ | 220-230°C | 0.4-0.8% | 40-50 MPa | Automotive interiors, Consumer electronics, Toys (Lego)... |
| PA6 | Nylon 6 | Engineering | 1.12-1.15 g/cm³ | 220-230°C | 0.5-2.0% | 70-90 MPa | Gears, Bearings, Fasteners... |
| PA66 | Nylon 66 | Engineering | 1.13-1.16 g/cm³ | 260-270°C | 0.5-2.0% | 80-100 MPa | Gears, Automotive components, Electrical connectors... |
| POM | Acetal / POM | Engineering | 1.41-1.42 g/cm³ | 175-185°C | 1.5-3.0% | 60-80 MPa | Precision parts, Gears, Valves... |
| PC | Polycarbonate | Engineering | 1.20-1.22 g/cm³ | 280-300°C | 0.5-0.7% | 55-75 MPa | Safety glasses, Bulletproof glass, CDs... |
| PET | PET | Engineering | 1.35-1.40 g/cm³ | 250-260°C | 1.5-2.0% | 50-75 MPa | Beverage bottles, Textiles, Packaging... |
| PEEK | PEEK | High Performance | 1.30-1.32 g/cm³ | 343°C | 1.0-1.5% | 90-110 MPa | Aerospace components, Medical implants, Semiconductor... |
| PTFE | Teflon / PTFE | High Performance | 2.14-2.20 g/cm³ | 327°C | 1.0-2.0% | 20-35 MPa | Non-stick coatings, Bearings, Seals... |
| PPS | PPS | High Performance | 1.35-1.38 g/cm³ | 285-300°C | 0.5-1.5% | 70-90 MPa | Automotive, Electrical, Dental instruments... |
| PI | Polyimide | High Performance | 1.43 g/cm³ | 380-400°C | 0.5-1.0% | 70-100 MPa | Flexible circuits, Insulation, Aerospace... |
| PMMA | Acrylic / PMMA | High Performance | 1.17-1.20 g/cm³ | 160-170°C | 0.3-0.7% | 50-80 MPa | Optical lenses, Signage, Automotive lights... |
| PVDF | PVDF | High Performance | 1.75-1.78 g/cm³ | 170-180°C | 1.5-2.5% | 40-60 MPa | Chemical processing, Cables, Pipes... |