ABS

Acrylonitrile/Butadiene-Styrene

Ashtray

Amberol, Bakelite, Durez, Genal, Phenolic, Plyophen, Resinox

Rigid, Thermoset

ABS + PC

Acrylonitrile/Butadiene-Styrene + Polycarbonate

Bumper Fascia, Cowl Panel, Deflector Panel, Door Panel, Inner Fender, Interior Molding, Kick Panel, Load Floor, Radiator Shroud, Wheel Cover

Azdel, Daplen, Escorene, Marlex, Novolen, Oleflo, Profa, Tenite

Flexible, Thermoset

ABS/PVC

ABS/Vinyl (Soft)

Bezels, Chromed Plastic, Headlamp Door, Ornaments

Noryl, Oleflo, Prevex

Rigid, Thermoset

EPDM

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

Dash Panel, Door Panel

Durathon, Dylan, Lustrex, Polystyrol, Styron

Flexible, Soft

EVA (EVAC)

Ethylene/Vinyl Acetate

Bumper Fascia, Filler Panel, Front/Rear Body Panel, Pickup Box

Bayflex, Castethane, RIM, RRIM, SRIM

Thermoset

PA

Polyamide

Interior Soft Trim, I/P Skins, Roof Cover

Geon, Pliovic, Unichem, Vinoflex, Vinyl, Vinylite

Flexible, Vinyl

PA, PAG, PAGG

Polyamide

Center Console, Glove Box Door, Interior Trim Panel

Foracryl, Lustran, Tyril

Rigid

PA + PPE

Polymide + Polypheneylene Ether

Air Dam, Bumper Fascia, Valance Panel

EPI, EPII, TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber)

Flexible, Thermoset

PBT + TEEE (PBTP + EEBC)

Polybutylene, Terephthalate + Ether, Ester Block Compound

Bumper Covers

TPO

Flexible Thermoplastic

PC

Polycarbonate

Bumper Fascia, Gravel Deflector, Soft Filler Panel, Window Molding

Estane, Pellethane, Roylar, Toxin

Flexible, Thermoset

PC + PETP

Polycarbonate + Polybutylene, Terephthalate

Air Scoop, Air Spoiler, Fascia Extension, Hood, Instrument Housing, Rear Compartment Lid, Roof, Ventilation Grid

Fiberglass, Premiglass, Selectron, SMC, Vibrinmat

Rigid, Thermoset

PE

Polyethylene

Fuel Tank Shield, Inner Fender Panel, Interior Trim Panel, Seat Belt Cover, Spoiler, Valance

Alathon, Dylan, Foriflex, Hi-fax, Hosalen, Marlex, Paxon

Rigid, Thermoplastic

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