Handling Precautions For Plastics
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS
| 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 quickly). | Flammable |
| PVC | Poly Vinyl Chloride | 80(176) | Same as above. | Poison gas is emitted when burned. |
| EPM/EPDM | Ethylene Propylene (Diene) copolymer | 80(176) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PP | Polypropylene | 90(194) | Same as above. | Flammable, avoid battery acid. |
| UP | Unsaturated Polyester | 90(194) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PS | Polystyrene | 80(176) | Avoid solvents. | Flammable |
| ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | 80(176) | Avoid gasoline and solvents. | |
| AES | Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene | 80(176) | Same as above. | |
| PMMA | Poly Methyl Methacrylate | 85(185) | Same as above. | |
| EVAC | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate | 90(194) | Same as above. | |
| ASA | Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | 100(222) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PPE | Poly Phenylene Ether | 110(230) | Same as above. | |
| PC | Polycarbonate | 120(248) | Same as above. | |
| PAR | Polyarylate | 180(356) | Same as above. | |
| PUR | Polyurethane | 90(194) | Same as above. | |
| POM | Poly Oxymethylene | 120(248) | Same as above. | Avoid battery acid. |
| PBT+ PC | Poly Butylene Terephthalate + Polycarbonate | 120(248) | Same as above. | Flammable |
| PA | Polyamide | 140(284) | Same as above. | Avoid immersing in water. |
| PBT | Poly Butylene Terephthalate | 140(284) | Same as above. | |
| PET | Polyester | 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.