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

Abbrev. Features/Applications

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

Abbrev. Features/Applications

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