Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems (Examples of Designation Abbreviations)
| Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems (Examples of Designation Abbreviations) |
| Identifying Symbol - Old Symbol in ( )s | Chemical Composition or Plastic Family Name | Typical Area(s) Where Part is Used | Examples of Common/Trade Names | Type of Plastic |
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ABS
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Acrylonitrile/ Butadiene-Styrene
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Armrest Support, Console, IPC, Steering Column Bracket/Jacket, Trim Molding
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ABS, Absafil, Magnum, Cycolac, Dyel, Kralastic, Lustran
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Thermoplastic
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ABS + PC
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Acrylonitrile/ Butadiene-Styrene + Polycarbonate
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Instrument Panel, IPC
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Bayblend, Cycoloy, KHA, Pulse
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Rigid
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ABS/PVC
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ABS/Vinyl (Soft)
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Head Rest Cover, Instrument Panel Pad, Trim Molding/Panel
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ABS Vinyl
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Flexible, Vinyl
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EPDM
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Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
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Body Panel, Bumper Impact Strip
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EPDM, Nordel
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Rigid
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EVA (EVAC)
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Ethylene/Vinyl Acetate
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Head Rest Cover, Misc Soft Trim
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Elvax, Microthane
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Flexible plastics
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PA
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Polyamide
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Headlamp Bezels, Quarter Panel Extensions, Exterior Finish Trim Panels
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Nylon, Capron, Zytel, Rilsan, Minion, Vydyne, Welland
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Rigid
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PA, PAG, PAGG
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Polyamide
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Exterior Finish Trim Panel, Headlamp Bezel, Quarter Panel Extension
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Capron, Minlon, Nylon, Rilsan, Vydyne, Wellamid, Zytel
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Rigid, Thermoset
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PA + PPE
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Polymide + Polypheneylene Ether
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Exterior Trim, Fender
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GTX
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Rigid, Thermoset
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PBT + TEEE (PBTP + EEBC)
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Polybutylene, Terephthalate + Ether, Ester Block Compound
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Fascia, Rocker Panel Molding
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Bexloy M
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Rigid
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PC
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Polycarbonate
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Interior Rigid/Hard Trim Panel, Valance Panel
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Calibre, Lexan, Merlon, Makrolon
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Rigid, Thermoset
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PC + PETP
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Polycarbonate + Polybutylene, Terephthalate
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Bumper Fascia
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Macroblend, Valox, Xenoy
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Flexible, Thermoset
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PE
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Polyethylene
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Fuel Tank Shield, Inner Fender Panel, Interior Trim Panel, Seat Belt Cover, Spoiler, Valance
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Alathon, Dylan, Foriflex, Hi-fax, Hosalen, Marlex, Paxon
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Rigid, Thermoset
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PF
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Phenol Formaldehyde
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Ashtray
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Amberol, Bakelite, Durez, Genal, Phenolic, Plyophen, Resinox
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Rigid, Thermoset
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PP
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Polypropylene
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Bumper Fascia, Cowl Panel, Deflector Panel, Door Panel, Inner Fender, Interior Molding, Kick Panel, Load Floor, Radiator Shroud, Wheel Cover
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Azdel, Daplen, Escorene, Marlex, Novolen, Oleflo, Profax, Tenite
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Flexible, Thermoset
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PPE (PPO)
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Polyphenylene Ether
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Bezels, Chromed Plastic, Headlamp Door, Ornaments
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Noryl, Oleflo, Prevex
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Rigid, Thermoset
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PS
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Polystyrene
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Dash Panel, Door Panel
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Durathon, Dylan, Lustrex, Polystyrol, Styron
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Flexible, Soft
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PUR
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Polyurethane, Thermoset (Unsaturated)
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Bumper Fascia, Filler Panel, Front/Rear Body Panel, Pickup Box
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Bayflex, Castethane, RIM, RRIM, SRIM
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Thermoset
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PVC
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Polyvinyl Chloride (Vinyl)
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Interior Soft Trim, I/P Skins, Roof Cover
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Geon, Pliovic, Unichem, Vinoflex, Vinyl, Vinylite
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Flexible, Vinyl
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SAN (SA)
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Styrene Acrylonitrite
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Center Console, Glove Box Door, Interior Trim Panel
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Foracryl, Lustran, Tyril
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Rigid
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TEO (EP, EPM, TPO)
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Ethylene/Propylene (Rubber)
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Air Dam, Bumper Fascia, Valance Panel
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EPI, EPII, TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber)
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Flexible, Thermoset
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TPO
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Thermal Plastic Oletin
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Bumper Covers
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TPO
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Flexible Thermoplastic
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TPU (TPUR)
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Polyurethane, Polyolefin
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Bumper Fascia, Gravel Deflector, Soft Filler Panel, Window Molding
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Estane, Pellethane, Roylar, Toxin
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Flexible, Thermoset
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UP
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Polyester/Thermoset
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Air Scoop, Air Spoiler, Fascia Extension, Hood, Instrument Housing, Rear Compartment Lid, Roof, Ventilation Grid
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Fiberglass, Premi-glass, Selectron, SMC, Vibrinmat
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Rigid, Thermoset
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For symbols not listed in this table, contact the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
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