Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer. (Buyers' Guide to Thermoplastics).
ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER
BLOW MOLDING AND EXTRUSION
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density, g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/in.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.926 2.8 _ _ _ _
0.94 0.7 _ _ _ _
Deflection
Density, Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.926 _ _ PKG Escorena LD-328
0.94 _ _ _ EVA-3165
Density,
g/cc Manufacturer
0.926 ExxonMobil
0.94 DuPont
BLOW MOLDING, EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
0.926 3.2 _ _ _ _
0.93 1.9 2.5 _ 0.14 _
0.937 1.4 5.5 710 _ _
_ 1.8 _ _ _ _
0.926 _ _ HI,NAT,FLX,PKG Ultrathene UE 637-000
0.93 _ _ ESC,GP,HI,MLS DQDA6479NAT7
0.937 _ _ AB FPC-47
_ _ _ ESC,NAT,LT,PKG Ultrathene UE 630-000
0.926 Equistar Chemicals
0.93 Dow Chemicals
0.937 Federal Plastics
_ Equistar Chemicals
EXTRUSION
0.927 3.6 1.8 650 0.12 _
0.93 0.5 _ _ _ _
0.931 0.35 2.4 _ 0.14 _
0.935 8.3 1.4 _ 0.08 _
0.939 8 _ _ 0.06 _
0.94 2.5 _ _ _ _
0.947 190 0.4 _ 0.02 _
0.948 56 0.6 _ 0.02 _
0.952 3.1 2.1 _ 0.03 _
0.954 25 _ _ _ _
1.09 0.8 1.4 200 _ _
0.927 _ _ GP Escorene LD-401
0.93 _ _ LGE,HI,TEN,FLX Ultrathene UE 757-026
0.931 _ _ HSE,HI,PKG Escorece LD-712
0.935 _ _ PKG Escorene LD-706
0.939 _ _ ABR,ADH,ALK,BMW Ateva 1825A
0.94 _ _ _ EVA-3170
0.947 _ _ GP Escorene LD-764
0.948 _ _ GP Escorene LD-763
0.952 _ _ GP,BLN Escorene LO-767
0.954 _ _ GP Escorene LD-781
1.09 _ _ BLK,EC,HFL,MLS Locond X
0.927 ExxonMobil
0.93 Equistar Chemicals
0.931 ExxonMobil
0.935
0.939 AT Plastics
0.94 DuPont
0.947 ExxonMobil
0.948
0.952
0.954
1.09 United Compos.
EXTRUSION, BLOWN FILM
Melt Flow Tensile
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Vicat
Density, g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, Softening
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi Point, F
0.93 0.35 4.6 550 _ _
0.35 3.9 450 _ _
2 _ _ _ _
0.938 3 0.73 _ 0.07 _
0.94 2.5 3.3 550 _ _
2.5 3.3 550 _ _
2.5 4.2 600 _ _
8 _ _ _ _
0.95 2 _ _ _ _
3 _ _ _ _
3 _ _ _ _
6 _ _ _ _
25 _ _ _ _
43 _ _ _ _
2.5 0.73 _ 0.06 _
Light
Trans-
Density, mittance, Features, Trade Name
g/cc Haze, % % Applications and/or Grade
0.93 _ _ _ Elvax 3135X
_ _ _ Elvax 3135SB
_ _ _ Elvax 3128
0.938 _ _ ACR, ALK,BMW,GP Ateva 1821
0.94 _ _ _ Elvax 3170SHB
_ _ _ Elvax 3173SHB
_ _ _ Elvax 3170
_ _ _ Elvak 3174
0.95 _ _ _ Elvax 3190/3190LG
_ _ _ Elvax 3182-2
_ _ _ Elvax 3182
_ _ _ Elvax 3175/3175LG
_ _ _ Elvax 3180
_ _ _ Elvax 3185
_ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,HSE AT 1815
Density,
g/cc Manufacturer
0.93 Dupont
0.938 AT Plastics
0.94 Dupont
0.95
DuPont
AT Plastics
EXTRUSION, COATING
Melt Flow Tensile
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Vicat
Density, g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, Softening
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi Point, F
0.93 7 _ _ _ _
26 _ _ _ _
0.934 28 0.58 _ _ _
0.938 30 _ _ _ _
0.94 30 _ _ _ _
30 _ _ _ _
0.944 30 _ _ _ _
0.95 32 _ _ _ _
Light
Trans-
Density, mittance, Features, Trade Name
g/cc Haze, % % Applications and/or Grade
0.93 _ _ _ Elvax 3124
_ _ HSE,MOL,TRP Ultrathene UE688-009
0.934 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,HSE Ateva 1641
0.938 _ _ NAT,PKG Ultrathene UE 652-000
0.94 _ _ _ Elvax 3176
_ _ _ Elvax PE3046-5
0.944 _ _ ACR,ALK,AB,BMW Ateva 1941C
0.95 _ _ LO,PKG Elvax 3200
Density,
g/cc Manufacturer
0.93 DuPont
Equlstar Chemicals
0.934 AT Plastics
0.938 Equlstar Chemicals
0.94 DuPont
0.944 AT Plastics
0.95 DuPont
EXTRUSION, COATING AND FILM
Melt Flow Tensile
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Vicat
Density, g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, Softening
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi Point, F
_ 11 0.29 _ 0.02 _
30-32 _ _ _ _
30-34 _ _ _ _
Light
Trans-
Density, mittance, Features, Trade Name
g/cc Haze, % % Applications and/or Grade
_ _ _ ACR,ADH,ALK,BMW Ateva 2811
_ _ ADH,HSE,NAT,MOL Ultrathene UE 660-000
_ _ ADH,HSE,NAT,MOL Ultrathene UE 662-000
Density,
g/cc Manufacturer
_ AT Plastics
Equlstar Chemicals
EXTRUSION, FILM
Melt Flow Tensile
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Vicat
Density, g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, Softening
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi Point, F
0.922 2 1.4 550 _ _
2 1.4 550 _ _
0.923 2 1.3 _ _ _
0.925 0.9 1.3 _ _ _
1.3 1.2 _ _ _
1.3 1.3 _ _ _
1.3 1.25 _ _ _
2.2 1.2 _ _ _
_
0.926 2 1.1 _ _ _
2 1.2 900 _ _
2 1.2 900 _ _
2 1.2 800 _ _
2 1.2 _ _ _
0.927 0.5 1.2 750 _ _
0.5 1.2 1000 _ _
0.5 1.2 1000 _ _
0.5 1.2 750 _ _
2 1.3 600 _ _
2 1.5 560 _ _
2 1.3 600 _ _
2 1.5 560 _ _
0.928 1.2 _ 1000 _ _
1.2 1.1 1000 _ _
1.3 1.3 800 _ _
1.3 1.3 800 _ _
1.3 1.3 800 _ _
1.3 1.3 800 _ _
0.929 0.9 1.1 1100 _ _
0.9 1.1 1100 _ _
2 1.1 1200 _ _
2 1.1 1200 _ _
2.6 1 1200 _ _
2.6 1 1200 _ _
_ 1.1 1200 _ _
0.93 0.25 _ _ _ _
0.5 1.2 910 _ _
0.5 1.2 910 _ _
0.5 1.2 910 _ _
2 1 _ _ _
2 1 _ _ _
2 1 _ _ _
2 1 _ _ _
0.932 8.2 _ _ _ _
0.933 0.3 _ _ _ _
0.45 _ _ _ _
0.94 22.5 1.1 _ 0.07 _
0.941 1.5 1.9 _ 0.08 _
0.942 2.5 1.8 _ 0.07 _
0.943 0.3 2.5 _ 0.12 _
0.948 5.5 0.5 _ 0.05 _
0.95 2.3 2.5 _ 0.04 _
_ 1.5 [degrees] _ _ _ _
Light
Trans-
Density, mittance, Features, Trade Name
g/cc Haze, % % Applications and/or Grade
0.922 _ _ TEN,FLX,OP,PKG PE1203-cs30
_ _ TEN,FLX,OP,PKG PE1203-CS30
0.923 _ _ HSE,TRP,DR,PKG Escorene LD-144
0.925 _ _ HSE,HI,TRP,LT Escorene LD-315
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-302
_ _ HSE,TRP,LT,PKG Escorene LD-303
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-325
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-314
_ _
0.926 _ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-331
_ _ FLX,OP,LT,PKG PE1605-cs14
_ _ FLX,OP,LT,PKG PE1605-CS14
_ _ GP Escorene LD-306
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,PKG Escorene LD-306
0.927 _ _ HI,PKG PE1501
_ _ TEN,FLX,OP,LT PE1451
_ _ TEN,FLX,OP,LT PE1451
_ _ HI,PKG PE1501
_ _ ST,FLX,LT,PKG PE1305
_ _ ST,LT,PKG PE1205
_ _ ST,FLX,LT,PKG PE1305
_ _ ST,LT,PKG PE1205
0.928 _ _ HI,MED,PKG PE1753
_ _ HI,MED,PKG PE1753
_ _ GP,FLX,LT PE1403-cs22
_ _ GP,FLX,LT PE1403
_ _ GP,FLX,LT PE1403
_ _ GP,FLX,LT PE1403-CS22
0.929 _ _ MED,FLX,LT,PKG PE1802
_ _ MED,FLX,LT,PKG PE1802
_ _ FLX,LT PE1903-cs27
_ _ MED,FLX,LT,PKG PE1903
_ _ MED,FLX,LT,PKG PE1806
_ _ MED,FLX,LT,PKG PE1806
_ _ MED,FLX,LT,PKG PE1903
0.93 _ _ _ EVA-3135
_ _ LT,PKG PE1651
_ _ LT,PKG PE1651
_ _ LT,PKG PE1651
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-319
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-318
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-332
_ _ HSE,HI,TRP,OP Escorene LD-318
0.932 _ _ HSE,NAT,DR,PKG Ultrathene UE 632-000
0.933 _ _ GP,LW Escorene LD-702
_ _ HSE,HI,NAT,PKG Ultrathene UE 651-000
0.94 _ _ HSE,TRP,PKG Escorene LD-723
0.941 _ _ HSE,HI,PKG Escorene LD-720
0.942 _ _ HSE,TRP,PKG Escorene LD-721
0.943 _ _ HSE,HI,PKG Escorene LD-702
0.948 _ _ GP,HSE,BLN,PKG Escorene LD-740
0.95 _ _ GP,EL,BLN Escorene LD-760
_ _ _ AB,OX,HSL,PKG Ultrathene UE 663-189
Density,
g/cc Manufacturer
0.922 Huntsman Polymers
0.923 ExxonMobil
0.925
0.926
Huntsman Polymers
ExxMobil
0.927 Huntsman Polymers
0.928
0.929
Huntsman Polymers
0.93 DuPont
Huntsman Polymers
ExxonMobil
0.932 Equistar Chemicals
0.933 ExxonMobil
Equistar Chemicals
0.94 ExxonMobil
0.941
0.942
0.943
0.948
0.95
_ Equistar Chemicals
EXTRUSION, FILM AND PROFILE
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.926 2.2 1.1 _ _ _
0.935 0.4 2.4 _ 0.12 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.926 _ _ HSE,TRP,OP,PKG Escorene LD-316
0.935 _ _ HSE,HI,PKG Escorene LD-705
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.926 ExxonMobil
0.935
EXTRUSION, PIPE/TUBING AND BLOWN FILM
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.931 1.5 1.16 _ 0.2 _
0.932 1.1 1.16 _ 0.18 _
0.934 3 0.87 _ 0.12 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.931 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,MED Ateva 1030
0.932 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,GP Ateva 1081
0.934 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,XL Ateva 1231
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.931 AT Plastics
0.932
0.934
EXTRUSION, PIPE/TUBING AND PROFILE
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.929 0.4 1.02 _ 0.12 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.929 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,GP Ateva 1210
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.929 AT Plastics
EXTRUSION, PROFILE
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.929 2 1.1 1200 _ _
0.932 0.2 2.4 _ 0.14 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.929 _ _ FLX,LT PE1903-CS27
0.932 _ _ HSE,HI,LT,PKG Escorene LD
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.929 Huntsman Polymers
0.932 ExxonMobil
EXTRUSION, SHEET
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.934 0.8 1.02 _ 0.12 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.934 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,GP Ateva 1221
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.934 AT Plastics
EXTRUSION, WIRE AND CABLE
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.928 1.5 2 _ 0.17 _
0.93 _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _
1.07 _ 2.6 _ _ _
17.9 2.2 _ _ _ _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.928 _ _ XL,EL,BLN Escorene LD-408
0.93 _ _ GP,BLN Ultrathene UE 682-006
_ _ GP,BLN Ultrathene UE 680-006
1.07 _ _ XL,FCY,GSR,EL DQDA-1930BLK
17.9 _ _ _ Ultrathene UE 624-000
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.928 ExxonMobil
0.93 Equistar Chemicals
1.07 Dow Chemical
17.9 Equistar Chemicals
EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.926 1.5 1.3 _ 0.13 _
2 1.1 _ 0.2 _
2.1 1.1 _ 0.2 _
9-9.8 _ _ _ _
0.928 1.5 1.3 _ _ _
0.93 0.8 _ _ 0.16 _
2 _ _ 0.14 _
7 _ _ 0.13 _
10 2.03 _ 0.16 _
0.932 0.5 _ _ _ _
2.8 1.02 _ 0.15 _
0.933 0.3 3.6 700 0.12 _
0.3 _ _ 0.11 _
2.5 _ _ 0.1 _
8 _ _ 0.1 _
0.935 1.5 _ _ 0.08 _
8 _ _ 0.07 _
0.937 8 0.87 _ 0.09 _
0.941 0.7 _ _ 0.08 _
2.5 _ _ 0.06 _
8 _ _ 0.06 _
0.948 2 _ _ 0.04 _
19 _ _ 0.03 _
0.951 3 _ _ 0.02 _
25 _ _ 0 _
43 _ _ 0 _
0.952 3 0.44 _ 0.03 _
0.955 6 _ _ 0 _
0.957 43 _ _ 0 _
_ 0.7 0.73 _ _ _
2.2 _ _ _ _
15 0.58 _ 0.05 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.926 _ _ GP,LT Escorene LD-613
_ _ GP,HI Escorene LD-612
_ _ GP,HI,LT Escorene LD-612
_ _ HI,NAT,FLX,PKG Ultrathene UE 635-000
0.928 _ _ GP,HI Escorene LD-613
0.93 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 770
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 760
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 750
_ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,NAT Ateva 1010A
0.932 _ _ HI,NAT,FLX,PKG Ultrathene UE 657-000
_ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,XL Ateva 1070
0.933 _ _ _ Elvax 670-2
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 670
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 660
- _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 650
0.935 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 565
_ _ XL,GP,HI,LO Elvax 550
0.937 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,DS Ateva 1525
0.941 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 470
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 460
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 450
0.948 _ _ XL,GP,LO,HFL Elvax 360
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 350
0.951 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 265
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 250
_ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 240
0.952 _ _ ACR,ADH,ALK,BMW Ateva 2803A
0.955 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 260
0.957 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 150
_ _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,HSE Ateva 1807
_ _ HSE,NAT,FLX,PKG Ultrathene UE 655-000
_ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,GP Ateva 2030
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.926 ExxonMobil
Equistar Chemicals
0.928 ExxonMobil
0.93 DuPont
AT Plastics
0.932 Equistar Chemicals
AT Plastics
0.933 DuPont
0.935
0.937 AT Plastics
0.941 DuPont
0.948
0.951
0.952 AT Plastics
0.955 DuPont
0.957
_ AT Plastics
Equistar Chemicals
AT Plastics
EXTRUSION, INJECTION MOLDING AND COMPRESSION MOLDING
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.934 10 1.02 _ 0.12 _
0.94 1.6 0.73 _ 0.06 _
_ 1.5 0.7 _ 0.07 _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.934 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,XL Ateva 1240A
0.94 _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,XL AT 1813
_ _ _ ACR,ALK,BMW,XL AT 1711
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.934 AT Plastics
0.94
_
EXTRUSION AND STRUCTURAL FOAM
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
_ 0.45 _ _ _ _
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
_ _ _ NAT,PKG Ultrathene UE 648-000
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
_ Equistar Chemicals
INJECTION MOLDING
Notched
Melt Flow Tensile Izod
Rate, Str at Elongation Flex Impact,
Density g/10 Yield, at Yield, Modulus, ft-lb/ln.
g/cc min 1000 psi % 10E5 psi (1/8 in.)
0.926 9 _ _ 0.14 _
0.935 2.5 _ _ 0.09 _
0.939 0.7 0.07 _ 0.08 _
0.94 2 0.7 _ 0.74 _
0.954 50 _ _ _ _
1.09 _ _ _ _ _
_ 0.45 1.64 59 _ _
_ 0.6 _ _ _ 2.7
Deflection
Density Temp., F Rockwell Features, Trade Name
g/cc @ 66 psi Hardness Applications and/or Grade
0.926 _ _ _ Microthene F 532-00
0.935 _ _ XL,GP,LO,BLN Elvax 560
0.939 _ _ GP,FM,PKG Escorene LD-730
0.94 _ _ GP,HI,FM Escorene LD-728
0.954 _ _ PKG Escorene LD-780
1.09 88 _ AST,GP _
_ _ _ AB,HSE,HI,FLX Ultrathene UE 672-102
_ _ R76 _ Compodic FVA-250
Density
g/cc Manufacturer
0.926 Equistar Chemicals
0.935 DuPont
0.939 ExxonMobil
0.94
0.954
1.09 LNP
_ Equistar Chemicals
_ DIC Trading
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
Abbrev. Features/Applications
AB Anti Block
ABR Abrasion/Scratch Resistance
ACR Acid Resistance
ACU Acoustical Barrier Properties
ADH Adhesion Properties
AER Aerospace
AGR Aging Resistance
ALK Alkali Resistance
ASL Anti Slip
AST Antistatic
AUT Automotive
BAR Barrier Properties
BCP Biocompatible
BIO Biodegradable
BLD Building Construction
BLK Black
BLN Blending Resin
BLU Blush Resistance/
Low Crease Whitening
BMW Broad Molecular Weight
Distribution
BRN Brown
BUR Burst Strength
CBE Business Machine
CCR Chemically Coupled Reinforcement
CHR Chemical Resistance
CLE Cleanliness
COL Colors
CPI Chemical Process
CR Controlled Rheology
CRP Creep Resistance
CST Color Stability
CTR Cut-Through Resistance
CUC Custom Colors
DIS Dispersibility
DR Good Drawdown
DS Dimensional Stability
DU Ductile
EC Electrical Conductivity
EL Electrical
EMI EMI Attenuation/Shielding
EN Encapsulation
ESC Environmental Stress Crack
Resistance
EX Extract Resistance
FCU Fast Cure
FCY Fast Cycling/Fast Processing
FG Low Fogging
FLX Flexibility
FM Foamable
FR Flame Retardant
FT Fatigue Resistance
FU Fungus Resistance
GF Gas Fading Resistance
GP General Purpose
GRN Granular
GRS Grease Resistance
GSR Good Surface
HCF High Coefficient of Friction
HCR High Crystallinity
HFL High Flow
HGL High Gloss
HHD High Hardness
HI High Impact/Toughness
HIT High Temperature Properties
HMW High Molecular Weight
HR Heat Resistant
HSE Heat Sealable
HSL High Slip
HST Heat Stabilized
HSW High Swell
HTF Hot Fill
HV High Viscosity
HYD Hydrolytically Stable
IM Impact Modified
IMR Internal Mold Release
LBR Low Birefringence
LCF Low Coefficient of Friction
LCR Low Crystallinity
LGE Low Gel
LGL Low Gloss
LHD Low Hardness
LM Laser Markable
LMI Low Migration
LMW Low Molecular Weight
LN Low Neck-In
LNS Low Notch Sensitivity
LO Low Odor
LOT Low Taste
LS Low Shrink
LSM Low Smoke
LT Low Temperature Properties
LTI Low Temperature Impact
LTP Low Temperature Processability
LUB Lubricated
LVO Low Volatility
LVT Low Vapor Transmission
LW Low Warpage
LWC Low Water Carryover
MAR Mar Resistance
MAT Matte Finish
MC Machinability
MED Medical
MFL Medium Flow
MGL Medium Gloss
MHD Medium Hardness
MI Medium Impact
MLD Mildew Resistance
MLS Melt Strength
MOF Monofilament
MOL Moldability/Processability
MR Good Mold Release
MSL Medium Slip
MST Moisture Resistance
MU Multifilament
NAT Natural
NB Non-Blooming
NMW Narrow Molecular Weight
Distribution
NPL No Plateout
NSF NSF Approval
NTX Non-Toxic
NUC Nucleated
OP Optical Properties
OR Oil Resistance
OX Oxidation Resistance
OZ Ozone Resistance
PCR PCR Content
PKG Packaging
PLS Plasticized
PLT Platable
PNC Puncture Resistance
PNT Paintable
PO Pull-Out Strength
POR Pourable
PRN Printable
PWD Powder
RAD Radiation Resistance
RCY Recycled Resin Content
RF Refrigeration Grade
RM Rubber/Elastomer Modified
RO Radiopaque
RTC Room Temperature Cure
SE Self-Extinguishing
SL Self Lubricating
SLF Slit Film
SOF Soft Feel
SOL Solvent Resistance
SPO Sports Equipment
SR Sink Mark Resistant
ST Stiffness/Rigidity
STR Stain Resistance
SUR Surface Detail
TC Thermal Conductivity
TCR Thermal Cracking Resistance
TEN Tensile Strength
TF Thermoformable
TG Thin Gauge
THK Thickened
THR Thermal Stability
TRK Tracking Resistance
TRL Translucent
TRP Transparent
TRS Tear Strength
TX Thixotropic
USP U.S. Pharmacopeia
Class VI Approved
UVC UV Curable
UVR UV Resistant
W White
WLD Weldable
WR Wear Resistant
WTR Weather Resistant
XL Crosslinkable
Abbrev. Fillers/Reinforcements
ACR Acrylic Fiber
AFI Aluminum Fiber
AFL Aluminum Flake
AL Aluminum Powder
AR Aramid Fiber
AS Asbestos
BA Barium Salt
BAF Barium Ferrite
BAS Barium Sulfate
BR Bronze
C Carbon/Coke Powder
CAF Calcium Fluoride
CAS Calcium Sulfate
CB Carbon Black
CC Calcium Carbonate
CEL Cellulose
CER Ceramic Powder
CF Carbon Fiber
CG Chopped Glass
CLY Clay
CNG Continuous Glass
CTF CTFE
CU Copper
FAB Fabric
FE Iron Powder
FLK Flock
GB Glass Bead
GF Glass Fiber
GFA Glass Fabric
GFL Glass Flake
GM Glass Mat
GRP Graphite Powder
GS Glass Sphere
GT Glass Tape
HYB Hybrid
INO Inorganic
LF Long Fiber
LG Long Glass
MF Medium Fiber
MG Milled Glass
MIC Mica
MIN Mineral
MOS Molybdenum Disulfide
MSC Miscellaneous
MTP Metal Powder
NAF Natural Fiber
NI Nickel
NY Nylon Fiber
OF Oriented Fiber
OIL Oil
ORG Organic
PB Lead
PET Polyester Fiber
PLF Polymer Fiber
POL Polymer
PPS PPS
PRO Proprietary
RUB Rubber
SCA Silica
SF Short Fiber
SG Short Glass
SIL Silicone
SIS Sisal
STF Steel Fiber
STR Strontium Ferrite
TAL Talc
TFE PTFE
TI Titanium
UF Unidirectional Fiber
WDF Wood Flour/Fiber
WHS Whisker
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