Key to abbreviations.

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
HEL       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