Handling Precautions for Plastics: Notes
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PLASTIC PRECAUTIONS CHART
| Abbreviation | Material name | Heat resisting temperature °C (°F) | Resistance to gasoline and solvents | Other cautions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | Polyethylene | 60 (140) | Gasoline and most solvents are harmless if applied for a very short time (wipe up quickly). | Flammable |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride | 80 (176) | Same as above. | Poison gas is emitted when burned. |
| EPM/EPDM | Ethylene Propylene (Diene) rubber | 80 (176) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| TPO/TPR | Thermoplastic Olefine/Thermoplastic Rubber | 80 (176) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PP | Polypropylene | 90 (194) | Same as above. | Flammable, avoid battery acid. |
| UP | Polyester thermoset | 90 (194) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PS | Polystyrene | 80 (176) | Avoid solvents. | Flammable |
| ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene resin | 80 (176) | Avoid gasoline and solvents. | |
| AES | Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene | 80 (176) | Same as above. | |
| PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate | 85 (185) | Same as above. | |
| AAS | Acrylonitrile Acrylic Styrene | 85 (185) | Same as above. | |
| AS | Acrylonitrile Styrene | 85 (185) | Same as above. | |
| EVA | Polyvinyl Ethyl Acetate | 90 (194) | Same as above. | |
| ASA | Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | 100 (222) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PPO/PPE | Polyphenylene Oxide/Polyphenylene Ether | 110 (230) | Same as above. | |
| PC | Polycarbonate | 120 (248) | Same as above. | |
| PAR | Polyacrylate | 180 (356) | Same as above. | |
| L-LDPE | Lenear Low Density PE | 45 (100) | Gasoline and most solvents are harmless. | Flammable |
| PUR | Polyurethane | 90 (194) | Same as above. | |
| TPU | Thermoplastic Urethane | 110 (230) | Same as above. | |
| PPC | Polypropylene Composite | 115 (239) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| POM | Polyacetal | 120 (248) | Same as above. | Avoid battery acid. |
| PBT+P C | Polybutylene Terephthalate+ Polycarbonate | 120 (248) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PA | Polyamide (Nylon) | 140 (284) | Same as above. | Avoid immersing in water. |
| PBT | Polybutylene Terephthalate | 140 (284) | Same as above. | |
| FRP | Fiber Reinforced Plastics | 170 (338) | Same as above. | Avoid battery acid. |
| PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | 180 (356) | Same as above. | |
| PEI | Polyetherimide | 200 (392) | Same as above. |
- When repairing and painting a portion of the body adjacent to plastic parts, consider their characteristics (influence of heat and solvent) and remove them if necessary or take suitable measures to protect them.
- Plastic parts should be repaired and painted using methods suiting the materials, characteristics.