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 out quickly).
Flammable
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
80 (176)
Avoid gasoline and solvents.

EPM/EPDM
Ethylene Propylene (Diene) copolymer
80 (176)
Gasoline and most solvents are harmless if applied for a very short time (wipe out quickly).
Flammable
PS
Polystyrene
80 (176)
Avoid solvents.
Flammable
PVC
Poly Vinyl Chloride
80 (176)
Gasoline and most solvents are harmless if applied for a very short time (wipe out quickly).
Poisonous gas is emitted when burned.
TPO
Thermoplastic Olefine
80 (176)

Flammable
AAS
Acrylonitrile Acrylic Styrene
85 (185)
Avoid gasoline and solvents.

PMMA
Poly Methyl Methacrylate
85 (185)


EVAC
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
90 (194)


PP
Polypropylene
90 (194)
Gasoline and most solvents are harmless if applied for a very short time (wipe out quickly).
Flammable, avoid battery acid.
PUR
Polyurethane
90 (194)
Avoid gasoline and solvents.

UP
Unsaturated Polyester
90 (194)

Flammable
ASA
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
100 (212)

Flammable
PPE
Poly Phenylene Ether
110 (230)


TPU
Thermoplastic Urethane
110 (230)


PBT+ PC
Poly Butylene Terephthalate + Polycarbonate
120 (248)

Flammable
PC
Polycarbonate
120 (248)


POM
Poly Oxymethylene
120 (248)

Avoid battery acid.
PA
Polyamide
140 (284)

Avoid immersing in water.
PBT
Poly Butylene Terephthalate
140 (284)


PAR
Polyarylate
180 (356)


PET
Polyester
180 (356)


PEI
Polyetherimide
200 (392)


■ CAUTION ■
  • 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.