Abbreviation	Material indication	Mechanical properties	Temperature range	Resistance to chemicals	Application
ABS	Acrylonnitrilel Butadiene  Styrene	Hard and stiff material, impact resistant even at low temperatures	-50 to 100 °C	Relatively good. Resistant to water, non organic salts, acids and basic. Non resistant  to aldehyde, ketone, ester and some chlorinated hydrocarbons	Profiles, tubes for water, sewage, refrigerators, panels etc.
PA	Polyamide	A stiff material with high strength, impact resistant, good abrasion resistance.	-40 to 100 °C	Good except for acids and strong basic solution and some oxidants. Will swell to some degree in water.	Pneumatic hoses, reak hoses, slide bars and bearings, toothed wheels, rollers etc.
PC	Polycarbonate	Transparent hard and stiff material, very good impact resistance.	-100 to 120 °C	Relatively good chemical resistance for solvents. Low resistance to basic solutions.	Tubes, shields, visors for police domestic goods etc.
PE	Polyethylene	Very stiff and high mechanical strength (density dependant). Has to be protected for UV light.	-70 to 90 °C	Good chemical resistance with the exception of strongly oxidizing acids and some organic solvents.	Tubes for chemicals, water and sewage, slide bars, cutting boards, shopping bags etc.
PMMA	Polymethyl Methacrylate	Transparent, hard and glueable material.	-40 to 90 °C	Relatively good. Resistant to oil products, basic and non-polarized solvents. Non resistant to aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons.	Tubes, advertising boards, windows, shields etc.
PP	Polypropylene	Hard and stiff material with good "hinge" properties. Has to be protected from UV light. Becomes brittle in low temperatures Non glue-able.	-10 to 110 °C	Very good chemical resistance. Non resistant to strong oxidants and to some organic solvents.	Profiles, tubes for sewage and chemicals, tubes for hot water etc.
PS	Polystyrene	Hard and brittle material	-40 to 80 °C	Limited resistance to chemical. Resistant to water, diluted mineral acids and salts. Non resistant to solvents	Cups for yoghurt, toys, packing material, cheap disposable products etc.
PVC	Polyvinyl- chloride	Hard and stiff material with good mechanical strength. Softener can be added. The material properties are dependent of the content of softener. Glue-able.	-20 to 80 °C	Relatively good resistance to chemicals. Non resistant to chlorinated aromatics and chlorinated hydrocarbons.	Hard and soft profiles, tubes for water and sewage, packing materials, toys, rainproof clothing, etc.
PVDF	Polyvinyl –idenfluoride	High strength and stiffness. Low friction properties. Non glue-able.	-50 to 150 °C	Very good except for hot sulphuric acid, strong basic amines, hot basic or strong polar solvents (ie acetone.)	Tubes for chemical industry, bearings, tooth wheels etc.
TPU	Thermoplastic polyurethane	Soft material with high flexibility and high abrasion resistance even in low temperatures.	-50 to 80 °C	General high resistance to oil and grease.	Pneumatic hoses, hoses for seismic, sealing profiles etc.
This table is intended as an indication only to the physical properties of thermoplastics. Pls. Note that thermoplastics can be delivered in numerous variants that can more or less affect the material properties.