TECHNICAL
Classification of thermoplastics
Chemical resistance
Crystalline resin
| series | Material name | Chemical resistance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olefin | PE | polyethylene | Chemically stable and resistant to acids and alkalis |
| PP | polypropylene | ||
| Ether | POM | Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) | Strong against alkali but weak against acid flammable |
| POM/GF | Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) | ||
| POM/CF | Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) | ||
| Ketone | PEEK | Polyetheretherketone | Excellent chemical resistance except hot concentrated sulfuric acid |
| PEEK/GF | Polyetheretherketone | ||
| PEEK/CF | Polyetheretherketone | ||
| Sulfide | PPS | Polyphenylene sulfide | Excellent chemical resistance next to fluororesin However, be cautious about oxidizing acids (nitric acid, sulfuric acid) |
| PPS/GF | Polyphenylene sulfide | ||
| Ester | PBT | Polybutylene terephthalate | Excellent corrosion resistance to acids Easy to be hydrolyzed by alkali and hot water |
| PBT/GF | Polybutylene terephthalate | ||
| Amide | PA6 | Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6) | Excellent oil resistance Slightly weak against acids and alkalis |
| PA6/GF | Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6) | ||
| PA12 | Polyamide 12(Nylon 12) | ||
| PA66 | Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66) | ||
| PA66/GF | Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66) | ||
| PA46 | Polyamide 46 (Nylon 46) | ||
| MXD-6 | Polymetaxylenediamine 6 (MX nylon Reny®) |
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| Fluorine | PVDF(2F) | Polyvinylidene fluoride | Excellent chemical resistance |
Amorphous resistance
| series | Material name | Chemical resistance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olefin | ABS | Acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene copolymer resin | Pay attention to weather and heat resistance |
| Ether | PPE | Polyphenylene ether | Strong against acids and alkalis, but weak against organic solvents Low weather resistance, causing mechanical strength and color changes by ultraviolet light |
| PPE/GF | Polyphenylene ether | ||
| Ester | PC | Polycarbonate | Strong against acids but weak against water and alkali Cracks occur when the load is applied continuously, and cracks appear more prominently when the temperature rises or the organic solvent comes into contact |
| PC/GF | Polycarbonate | ||
| PC/ABS | Polycarbonate polymer alloy | ||
| Sulfone | PSU | Polysulfone | Non-hydrolyzing, resistant to acids and alkalis, resistant to heated steam Poor stress crack resistance Poor weather resistance, unsuitable for outdoor use |
| PSU/GF | Polysulfone | ||
| PES | Polyether sulfone | ||
| PES/GF | Polyether sulfone | ||
| Imide | PEI | Polyetherimide (ULTEM®) | Excellent acid resistance, oil resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and weather resistance |
| PEI/GF | Polyetherimide (ULTEM®) | ||
Food hygiene
| series | Material name | Conforms to the Food Sanitation Law (Japan) | FDA compliant status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olefin | PE | polyethylene | ◯ | ー |
| PP | polypropylene | ◯ | ー | |
| Ether | POM | Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) | ◯ | ※Depends on color |
| Ketone | PEEK | Polyetheretherketone | ◯ | ◯ |
| Sulfide | PPS | Polyphenylene sulfide | ◯ | ー |
| Sulfone | PSU | Polysulfone | ◯ | ◯ |
| Ester | PC | Polycarbonate | ※ Depends on color and size | ー |
| PBT | Polybutylene terephthalate | ◯ | ー | |
| Amide | PA6 | Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6) | ◯ | ◯ |
| Imide | PEI | Polyetherimide | ◯ | ◯ |
Heat Resistance / Tensile Strength
Price Grade
Relative comparison table of material properties (mechanical properties)
Relative comparison table of material properties (thermal properties)
