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- ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – Electronic equipment cases (e.g., computer monitors, printers, keyboards), drainage pipe.
- Acetal
- Acrylic or PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) – One of the most familiar plastics to most consumers; used for displays, windows.
- Acrylic Mirror
- Acrylic/PVC
- CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)
- ECTFE (ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene)
- Fiber-filled
- Fluoroplastics
- HDPE (high-density polyethylene) – Detergent bottles, milk jugs, and molded plastic cases.
- HIPS (high-impact polystyrene) -: Refrigerator liners, food packaging, vending cups.
- Laminates
- LDPE (low-density polyethylene) – Outdoor furniture, siding, floor tiles, shower curtains, clamshell packaging.
- Nylon - see PA
- PA (polyamides) or nylons – Fibers, toothbrush bristles, tubing, fishing line, low strength machine parts: under-the-hood car engine parts or gun frames.
- PC (polycarbonate) – Compact discs, eyeglasses, riot shields, security windows, traffic lights, lenses.
- PC/ABS (polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – A blend of PC and ABS that creates a stronger plastic. Used in car interior and exterior parts, and mobile phone bodies.
- PCTFE (polychlorotrifluoroethylene)
- PE (polyethylene) – Wide range of inexpensive uses including supermarket bags, plastic bottles.
- PE/ABS (polyethylene/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – A slippery blend of PE and ABS used in low-duty dry bearings.
- PEEK (polyether ether ketone)
- PES (polyester) – Fibers, textiles.
- PET (polyethylene terephthalate) – Carbonated drinks bottles, peanut butter jars, plastic film, microwavable packaging.
- PMMA - see Acrylic
- PP (polypropylene) – Bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers, appliances, car fenders (bumpers), plastic pressure pipe systems.
- PPS (polyphenylene sulfide)
- PS (polystyrene) – Packaging foam/"peanuts", food containers, plastic tableware, disposable cups, plates, cutlery, CD and cassette boxes.
- PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
- PU (polyurethanes) – Cushioning foams, thermal insulation foams, surface coatings, printing rollers (Currently 6th or 7th most commonly used plastic material, for instance the most commonly used plastic in cars).
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) – Plumbing pipes and guttering, shower curtains, window frames, flooring.
- PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) or SaranWrap – Food packaging.
- PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
- Styrene - see PS
- Twinwall PC -
- UHMW-PE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)
- VHMW-PE (very-high molecular weight polyethylene)
* Details courtesy of Wikipedia and our in-house experts!