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Material
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Flexural Modulus (GPA)
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Impact Strength (J/m)
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Yield Strength (MPa)
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Density (g/cm³)
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Distortion Temperature (°C)
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Working Temperature (°C)
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Color
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Advantages
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Applications
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
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2.1-2.8
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20-60
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40-60
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1.04-1.07
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80-100
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-40 to 80
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Wide range of colors
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Good strength and toughness, low cost, easy to process
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Automotive parts, toys, electronic housings
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Polycarbonate (PC)
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2.4-2.6
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650-900
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60-75
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1.20-1.22
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125-140
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-40 to 125
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Transparent, various colors
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High impact resistance, good optical clarity, high heat resistance
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Safety glasses, automotive parts, electronic components
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Nylon (PA)
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1.0-6.0
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20-80
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50-90
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1.01-1.15
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70-250
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-40 to 120
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Natural, black
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High strength and toughness, good chemical resistance, wear resistance
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Gears, bearings, automotive parts
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Polypropylene (PP)
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1.0-2.5
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5-60
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30-50
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0.90-0.91
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60-110
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-10 to 100
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Natural, various colors
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Low cost, lightweight, good chemical resistance
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Packaging, containers, toys
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Polyethylene (PE)
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0.1-1.0
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10-30
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20-50
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0.91-0.96
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70-110
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-10 to 80
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Natural, various colors
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Low cost, lightweight, good chemical resistance
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Packaging, containers, toys
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Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)
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2.6-3.6
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20-30
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50-70
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1.27-1.40
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70-80
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-40 to 70
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Transparent, various colors
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Good clarity, impact resistance, chemical resistance
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Food packaging, medical equipment
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Polyurethane (PU)
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0.6-8.0
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10-100
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10-80
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1.05-1.25
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-40 to 80
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-40 to 80
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Natural, various colors
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Good flexibility, high abrasion resistance, good chemical resistance
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Wheels, seals, gaskets
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Polystyrene (PS)
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2.5-4.5
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10-50
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40-60
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1.04-1.06
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70-95
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-10 to 70
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Natural, various colors
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Low cost, good dimensional stability, good electrical properties
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Disposable cups, packaging, toys
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Polyoxymethylene (POM)
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2.6-3.3
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25-50
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55-75
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1.41-1.43
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120-140
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-40 to 100
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Natural, black
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Good dimensional stability, low friction, good chemical resistance
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Gears, bearings, valves
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
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2.5-4.0
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18-45
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40-60
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1.35-1.45
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65-80
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-15 to 55
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White, Grey, Transparent
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Low cost, easy to process, flame retardant, electrical insulation
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Pipes, cables, profiles, films, sheets
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Acetal (POM)
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2.6-3.1
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20-80
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55-75
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1.41-1.45
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90-100
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50 to 105
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White, Black, Brown
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High stiffness, toughness, wear resistance, low friction
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Gears, bearings, valves, fasteners, electrical components
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Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
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0.5-4.0
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15-70
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10-55
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1.12-1.25
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50-80
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-40 to 80
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Transparent, Opaque
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High elasticity, abrasion resistance, oil resistance, weather resistance
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Automotive parts, footwear, sports equipment, medical devices
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High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
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0.8-2.0
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20-40
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20-35
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0.93-0.97
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75-85
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-50 to 80
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White, Black, Opaque
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High impact resistance, chemical resistance, low moisture absorption
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Bottles, pipes, containers, toys, automotive parts
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Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
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0.2-0.4
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20-60
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8-15
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0.91-0.93
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60-70
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-50 to 80
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Transparent, Opaque
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Good flexibility, easy to process, low cost
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Packaging films, bags, tubing, wire insulation
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Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)
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2.8-3.2
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7-30
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55-75
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1.03-1.07
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160-180
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-40 to 120
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Beige
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High heat resistance, dimensional stability, flame retardant
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Electrical components, automotive parts, appliances
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Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
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2.6-3.2
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2-20
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50-80
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1.15-1.19
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90-105
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-40 to 80
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Transparent, Colored
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High transparency, UV resistance, weather resistance, scratch resistance
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Signs, lighting, automotive parts, aquariums
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Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
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2.0-4.0
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10-40
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50-100
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1.31-1.37
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200-220
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-40 to 120
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White, Black
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High strength, stiffness, heat resistance, chemical resistance
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Electrical components, automotive parts, appliances
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Polyetherimide (PEI)
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2.8-3.2
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30-60
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75-90
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1.27-1.33
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180-200
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-50 to 170
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Amber
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High heat resistance, dimensional stability, flame retardant, sterilizable
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Electrical components, aerospace parts, medical
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