PP/PS Alloys. (Buyers' Guide to Thermoplastics).
PP/PS ALLOYS
BLOW MOLDING AND INJECTION MOLDIGN
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Basell N.A. Hivalloy G7066 HI _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Basell N.A. 35% GF 10 1.2 12.7 _
Flex Notched
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Basell N.A. 8.8 2.5 315;285 _
INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Basell N.A. Hivalloy G7055 IM,GP,HI _
Hivalloy G7062 IM,GP _
Hivalloy G6064 GP _
Hivalloy G7072 GP _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Basell N.A. 35% GF 11 1.18 9.5 4
20% GF 9 1.05 6.8 _
_ 5 1.2 3.1 3
35% GF 7 1.2 16.4 _
Flex Notched
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Basell N.A. 6.25 4.95-5 310;260 _
3.7 5 295;215 _
2.8 2.7 205;140 _
11 2 320;302 _
BLOW MOLDING, EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Amer. Polymers API 370-21 GP,TRP,HR _
AtoFian Petro. Fina 535 GP,MED,THR,TRP _
BASF Polystyrene 166H GP,TF,PKG _
Chevon Phillips EA-3030 TF,TRP,HCR _
Dow Chemical Styron 623 MED,TRP,HR _
Styron 685 GP,MED,TRP,HR _
Styron 613 MED,TEN,TRP,HR _
Styron 685D GP,MED,TRP,HR _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Amer. Polymers 2 1.05 _ _ _
AtoFian Petro. 4 1.04 7.1 _ 4.6
BASF 3.6 1.04 _ 2 4.43
Chevon Phillips 3 1.05 7 _ 4.4
Dow Chemical 4 1.04 7.3 _ 4.5
2.2 1.04 7.6 _ 4.7
1.4 1.04 7.5 _ 4.53
1.5 1.04 7.7 _ 4.57
Flex Notched
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Amer. Polymers 0.35 _;203 _
AtoFian Petro. 0.3 _;208 HB
BASF 0.3 _;177 _
Chevon Phillips _ _;188 _
Dow Chemical 0.4 203;179 HB
0.3 206;182 HB
0.4 202;179 HB
0.4 205;183 HB
BLOW MOLDING, INJECTION BLOW MOLDING AND EXTRUSION
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 777 GP,MOL,MFL _
Polystyrene 115 GP,TRP,FM,USP _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Nova Chemicals 7 1.04 6.2 _ 5
3.5 1.04 6.2 _ 5
Flex Notched
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Nova Chemicals 0.35 _;185 HB
0.35 _;195 _
BLOW MOLDING AND INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Amer. Polymers API 395 GP,THR,HFL _
Dow Chemical Styron 666D GP,MED,TRP,HR _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Amer. Polymers 18 1.05 14.6 _ 3.6
Dow Chemical 8 1.04 6.5 _ 4.57
Flex Notched
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Amer. Polymers 0.25 _;180 _
Dow Chemical 0.3 186;171 HB
EXTRUSION
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Chevron Phillips EA-3100 THR _
EA-3200 FCY,HR _
EA-3000 THR _
Huntsman Chemical 1983 GP,HI,CST _
201 GP,HMW,HIT,PKG _
LG Chemical 20HR-E HR _
25SP-E HI _
Network Polymers 110LR HMW _
201 HMW _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Chevron Phillips 3 1.05 7.8 _ 4.4
7 1.04 7.4 _ 4.3
1.8 1.04 8 _ 4.4
Huntsman Chemical 3.5 1.04 3.5 _ 0.29
1.4 1.04 7.4 _ 4.7
LG Chemical 6 1.05 6.8 _ 4.7
2.8 1.05 7.1 _ 4.7
Network Polymers 1.4 1.04 7.4 _ 4.8
1.4 1.04 7.4 _ 4.7
Flex Notched
Modu- Izod Deflection UL 94
lus, Impact, Temp, F Rating
10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Chevron Phillips 0.4 _;195 _
0.4 _;195 _
0.4 _;197 _
Huntsman Chemical 4 _;> 189 _
0.4 _;200 _
LG Chemical 0.3 203;205 HB
0.3 208;207 HB
Network Polymers _ _;200 _
_ _;200 _
EXTRUSION, FILM
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
AtnoFina Petro. Fina 585 GP,TRP,HMW,FM _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
AtnoFina Petro. 1.6 1.04 7.6 _ 4.7
Flex Notched
Modu- Izod Deflection UL 94
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
AtnoFina Petro. 0.3 _;208 HB
EXTRUSION, SHEET
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
AtoFina Petro. Fina 517 TRP,BLN,HCR,PKG _
BASF Polystyrene 168MO GP,LO,TF,HR _
Dow Chemical Styron 697 TRP _
Hunstman Chemical 1101LR HMW,PKG _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
AtoFina Petro. 13 1.05 5.4 _ 4.4
BASF 1.5 1.04 _ 3 4.8
Dow Chemical 1.8 1.04 6.5 _ _
Hunstman Chemical 1.4 1.04 7.4 _ 4.8
Flex Notched
Modu- Izod Deflection UL 94
lus, Impact, Temp, F Rating
10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
AtoFina Petro. 0.3 _;182 _
BASF 0.3 _;201 _
Dow Chemical _ _;218 _
Hunstman Chemical 0.4 _;200 _
EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
BASF Polystyrene 148G GP,MOL,PKG _
Polystyrene 147F GP,MFL _
Polystyrene 145D GP,HFL _
Polystyrene 168 M MED,TRP,HR _
Chevron Phillips MC-3500 GP _
Dart Polymers GPPS PS-102 DS,HGL,TRP,HR _
Dow Chemical Styron 615APR GP,TRP _
Huntsman Chemical 210 GP,HFL,BLN _
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 103 GP,LUB,TRP,HR _
Polystyrene PS2282 ESC,PKG _
Polystyrene 555 GP,MOL,TRP,HFL _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
BASF 6 1.04 _ 2 4.5
9 1.04 _ 2 4.45
14 1.04 _ 2 4.4
1.5 1.04 7.5 _ 4.8
Chevron Phillips 8 1.05 7.6 _ 4.6
Dart Polymers 2.5 1.05 7 _ _
Dow Chemical 14 1.04 6.4 _ 4.54
Huntsman Chemical 38 1.04 4.9 2 0.44
Nova Chemicals 1.6 1.04 7.6 2.4 5
11 1.04 5.7 _ 5
16 1.04 5.2 _ 5
Flex Notched
Modu- Izod Deflection UL 94
lus, Impact, Temp, F Rating
10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
BASF 0.3 _;191 _
0.3 _;185 _
0.3 _;173 _
0.3 _;201 HB
Chevron Phillips 0.4 _;190 _
Dart Polymers _ _;200 HB
Dow Chemical 0.3 191;168 HB
Huntsman Chemical 0.4 _;> 154 _
Nova Chemicals 0.35 _;203 _
0.35 _;195 _
0.35 _;170 _
INJECTION BLOW MOLDING, EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Nova Chemicals Polystyrene 101 CLE,MED,TRP,HR _
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Nova Chemicals 2.2 1.04 7.3 _ 5
Flex Notched
Modu- Izod Deflection UL 94
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10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Nova Chemicals 0.35 _;200 HB
INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications Type (a)
Amer. Polymers API 390 GP,TRP _
API 375 GP,TEN,TRP _
API 392 GP,TRP,HFL _
AtoFina Petro. Fina 529 ABR,GP,TRP,MAR _
Fina 580 TRP,HMW,PKG _
Fina 500 GP,HFL,HCR _
Fina 525 GP,MED,TRP,MFL _
Chevron Phillips MC-3700 FR _
MC-3600 HFL _
MC-3100 THR _
DSM Engrg. Fiberfil J-30/30 DS,ST,TEN 30% LF,CG
Fiberfil J-30/20 DS,ST,TEN 20% LF,CG
Dart Polymers GPPS PS-118-1 FCY,TRP,HFL _
GPPS PS-108 HGL,TRP,MFL,OP _
Delta Polymers GPPS-108 GP _
Dow Chemical Retain PS-4000 RM,PKG,PCR _
Styron 695 GP,TRP,HR _
Styron 612 GP _
Styron 666APR GP _
Federal Plastics FPC 7 GP,TRP _
FPC 2 GP _
FPC-9 GP _
FPC 6 GP,HFL _
FPC 5 GP,TRP,MFL _
FPC 4 GP,THR _
FPC 3 GP _
Ferro RPS30 NAT 30% CG
RPS20 NAT 20% CG
Ferroflo SPS05 LUB _
General Polymers HiVal 5107 GP _
Huntsman Chemical 207 FCY,MED,MOL,PKG _
213 GP _
F7000 HI,HR,EL,CBE _
474 IM,GP,HIT,CBE _
879 GP _
50 COL,GP,HIT _
202 GP,HMW,PKG _
203 GP,PKG _
817 COL,GP,HFL _
LATI USA Lastirol TRV0 DS,FR,HST,HFL _
Lastirol TRG/10-V1 DS,FR,HFL 10% GF
Lastirol RG/30 DS,HFL 30% GF
LG Chemical 20HR-IH HR _
25SP-R CHR,HR _
25SP-I CHR,HI _
15NF-I HFL _
MI730 MI _
MI750L HI _
MI770 MI _
MI750 MI _
LNP _ GP,LUB 15% SIL,TFE
_ GP,LUB 30% GF
_ GP,LUB 15% TFE
Lubricomp CL-4410 GP,LUB 2% SIL
Stat-Kon PDX-C-89237 AST,GP _
Stat-Kon PDX-C-89393 AST,GP _
_ GP 30% GB
Stat-Kon PDX-C-89282 AST,GP _
Thermocomp CF-1006 GP 40% GF
Thermocomp CF-1008 GP 40% GF
Thermocomp CF-1004 GP 20% GF
Stat-Kon PDX-C-89392 AST,GP _
Network Polymers 207 HFL _
50 COL _
879 _ _
F7000 FR _
707 FR _
779 FR _
817 COL _
702 FR _
351 FR _
NPS80-0201 HR _
213 _ _
GPPS Bead _ _
NPS80-0800 _ _
NPS80-1410 MI,HFL _
NPS80-1800 HFL _
202 HMW _
203 HR _
210 HFL _
RTP 401 FR COL,FR 10% CG
403 FR COL,FR 20% CG
400FR BLK,FR,NAT _
PermaStat 400 AST,BLK,NAT _
400TFE5 BLK,LUB,NAT _
400GB20 BLK,NAT GB
405 COL,DS 30% CG
407 COL,DS 40% CG
403 COL,DS,NAT,ST 20% CG
401 COL,DS 10% CG
Schulman, A. ComAlloy 210-3030 DS,ST,TEN 30% CG
ComAlloy 210-3020 DS,ST,TEN 20% CG
Melt Tensile
Filler/ Flow Str at Elong-
Reinf Rate, Yield, ation at
Type, g/10 Density, 1000 Yield,
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi %
Amer. Polymers 8 1.05 _ _ _
5-5.1 1.05 _ _ _
12 1.05 7.8 _ 4.5
AtoFina Petro. 3.5 1.04 6.4 3 4.5
2.4 1.04 7.5 _ 4.6
14 1.04 6.1 _ 4.6
9 1.04 6.3 _ 4.6
Chevron Phillips 19 1.05 6 _ 4.5
13 1.05 7 _ 4.5
3 1.05 7.8 _ 4.5
DSM Engrg. _ 1.29 11 1 12
_ 1.2 10 _ 9.5
Dart Polymers 18 1.05 5.45 _ _
8 1.05 6.5 _ _
Delta Polymers 8 1.04 _ _ 4.5
Dow Chemical 5.5 _ 3.8 _ 3.3
1.5 1.04 7.5 _ 4.5
9 1.04 6.7 _ 4.61
8.5 1.04 7 _ 4.7
Federal Plastics 7.5 1.05 _ _ _
3 1.05 _ _ _
_ 1.04 4.2 _ _
22.5 1.05 6 _ _
12 1.05 7.5 _ _
4 1.05 _ _ _
11 1.05 _ _ _
Ferro _ 1.29 14 _ 12
_ 1.2 10 _ 10
_ 1.03 3.2 _ 2.7
General Polymers 8 1.04 6 _ 4.5
Huntsman Chemical 15.5 1.04 6.2 2 0.44
7.5 1.04 6 2 4.45
9.5 1.16 3.2 _ 250
3 1.04 5 40 _
3.5 1.04 7.2 _ 4.5
3.5 1.04 7.2 3 4.5
3 1.04 7 2 4.4
6.5 1.04 6.5 2 4.4
17 1.04 5.8 2.2 4.2
LATI USA _ _ _ _ _
0.15-0.35 1.2 5.8 3 5.1
0.1-0.2 1.29 7 _ 8.84
LG Chemical 7.5 1.05 6.6 _ 4.7
2.4 1.05 7.4 _ 4.7
3.5 1.05 6.9 _ 4.7
9.5 1.05 6.5 _ 4.7
8 1.04 6 4.5 4.3
4 1.04 5.5 4.5 3.7
5.5 1.04 3.6 4.5 3.6
6.5 1.04 5.4 4.5 3.8
LNP _ 1.15 5.5 _ 3.75
_ 1.41 _ _ 11
_ 1.16 _ _ 4
_ 1.06 _ _ 4.25
_ 1.1 _ _ 3.05
_ 1.11 _ _ 3.2
_ 1.28 _ _ 9
_ 1.13 _ _ 12.5
_ 1.28 _ _ 13
_ 1.38 _ _ 14
_ 1.2 _ _ 9.5
_ 1.11 _ _ 3.1
Network Polymers 15.5 1.04 6.2 _ 4.38
3.5 1.04 7.2 _ 4.5
3.5 1.04 7.2 _ 4.5
9.5 1.16 3.2 _ 2.5
4.5 1.17 3 _ 2.5
4.5 1.19 2.7 _ 2.6
17 1.04 5.8 _ 4.2
7.5 1.17 3.2 _ 2.8
6 1.16 4.2 _ 2.75
2 1.05 7.35 _ _
7.5 1.04 6 _ 4.45
18 1.04 5 _ 4.6
8 1.05 _ _ _
14 1.04 _ _ _
18 1.05 6.9 _ _
3 1.04 7 _ 4.4
6.5 1.04 6.5 _ 4.4
38 1.04 4.9 _ 4.36
RTP _ 1.21 5 2 5.3
_ 1.3 8 2 7.5
_ 1.2 4.5 _ 5
_ 1.05 3.4 _ 3
_ 1.07 6 _ 4
_ 1.2 4 _ 6
_ 1.28 11 1 13
_ 1.38 12 1 16
_ 1.2 10 1 9
_ 1.13 8.5 1.3 8
Schulman, A. _ 1.28 13.6 _ 12.6
_ 1.2 11.2 _ 11
Flex Notched
Modu- Izod Deflection UL 94
lus, Impact, Temp, F Rating
10E5 ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer psi (1/8 in.) 264 psi) in.)
Amer. Polymers 0.3 _;190 _
0.3 _;195 _
0.3 _;180 _
AtoFina Petro. 0.3 _;197 HB
0.3 _;208 _
0.3 _;199 HB
0.3 _;200 HB
Chevron Phillips 0.4 _;173 _
0.4 _;179 _
0.4 _;193 _
DSM Engrg. _ 225;215 _
_ _;215 _
Dart Polymers _ _;162 HB
_ _;190 HB
Delta Polymers 0.4 _ _
Dow Chemical 1 _;188 _
0.4 210;184 HB
0.3 203;186 _
0.3 200;179 HB
Federal Plastics 0.25 _;168 _
0.3 _;200 _
_ _ _
_ _ _
0.3 _ _
0.3 _ _
0.3 _ _
Ferro 1 235;225 HB
1 260;240 _
2 175;155 _
General Polymers 0.4 _ _
Huntsman Chemical 0.4 _;178 _
0.4 _;185 _
2.2 180;_ V-0
1.7 195;_ _
0.4 _;200 _
0.4 _;200 HB
0.4 _;200 _
0.4 _;> 194 _
0.4 _;185 HB
LATI USA _ _ _
1.35 _;178 V-1
1.26 _;190 _
LG Chemical 0.3 203;201 HB
0.3 212;208 HB
0.3 207;203 HB
0.3 201;199 HB
0.9 199;199 HB
2 198;198 HB
1.6 198;196 HB
1.2 198;196 HB
LNP 0.3 _;175 _
0.8 _;205 _
0.3 _;180 _
0.4 _;175 _
3 _;170 _
3 _;170 _
0.6 _;200 _
0.7 _;205 _
1 230;210 HB
1.1-1.2 235;210 HB
0.9 220;200 HB
2 _;170 _
Network Polymers 0.4 _;178 _
0.4 _;200 _
0.4 _;200 _
2.2 _;180 V-0
3.2 _;180 V-0
2 _;180 _
0.4 _;185 _
1.7 _;178 V-0
1.7 _;187 V-0
0.35 _;203 _
0.4 _;185 _
0.2 _ _
0.3 _;190 _
1.3 _;180 _
0.25 _;185 _
0.4 _;200 _
0.4 _;194 _
0.4 _;154 _
RTP _ 200;180 V-0
_ 220;200 V-0
0.4 205;175 V-0
1 _;160 _
0.5 205;175 HB
0.5 210;180 HB
1.1 225;210 HB
1.1 230;210 HB
1 220;200 HB
0.7 210;180 _
Schulman, A. 1 220:205 _
1 210;200 _
(a) HO--Homopolymer; CO--Copolymer; ICO-Impact Copolymer; RCO--Random
Copolymer.
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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