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For 1990-2009 cars only

Abbreviation

Material Name

Heat Resisting Temperature °C (°F)

Resistance to Gasoline and Solvents

Other Cautions

AAS

Acrylonitrile acrylic rubber styrene

95 (203)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

Avoid brake fluid

ABS

Acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene resin

90 (194)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

Avoid brake fluid

AES

Acrylonitrile ethylene styrene

90 (194)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

Avoid brake fluid

FRP

Fiber reinforced plastics

170 (338)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

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PA, PAG, PAGG

Polyamide (nylon)

150 (302)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

Avoid immersing in water

PBT

Polybutylene terephthalate

140 (284)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

--

PC

Polycarbonate

120 (248)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

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PE

Polyethylene

80 (176)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

Flammable

PMMA

Polymethyl methacrylate

90 (194)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

Avoid brake fluid

POM

Polyacetal

120 (248)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

Avoid battery acid

PP

Polypropylene

90 (194)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

Flammable

PPC

Polypropylene composite

115 (239)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

Flammable

PPE

Polyphenylene ether

110 (230)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

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PUR

Polyurethane

90 (194)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless

Avoid brake fluid

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride

90 (194)

Gasoline and most solvents are harmless if wiped up quickly

Toxic when burned

TPE

Thermoplastic elastomer

80 (176)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

--

TPR

Thermoplastic rubber

80 (176)

Avoid gasoline and solvents

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