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An opaque thermoplastic and amorphous polymer popular for its low production cost and ease of machining. Chemical chains attract each other and bind together — making ABS stronger through polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene.

An amorphous, opaque, and tough thermoplastic produced by introducing a grafted acrylic ester elastomer during copolymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile. Crosslinked acrylate rubber provides higher long-term heat resistance, excellent weather resistance and better chemical resistance than ABS.

Consists of highly crystalline molecular chains forming a family of thermoplastics with unique properties. Exhibits highly ordered structure in both melt and solid states. Can replace ceramics, metals and composites in demanding applications.

One of the most widely used polyamides due to its versatility. Produced via ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam in two general types: regular (textile: carpets, apparel, seat belts) and high-strength (industrial: plastic resins). Offers improved surface finishing and processability.

Majorly used as a metal replacement due to its excellent balance of strength, ductility and heat resistance. Synthesized by polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid. Commonly reinforced with glass fibers, glass beads, and carbon fibers to improve mechanical and thermal performance.

A semi-crystalline, high molecular weight polymer with excellent dielectric strength. Differs from PET in higher crystallization rate and lower melting point. Glass-reinforced PBT exhibits a 1.75× increase in tensile, flexural and compressive strengths and modulus vs non-reinforced resin.

A high-performance, tough, amorphous and transparent thermoplastic offering high impact strength, good heat resistance and, most importantly, transparency. Widely used in blends such as PC/ABS, PC/PET, and PC/PBT due to great compatibility with certain polymers.

A transparent and rigid thermoplastic widely used as a shatterproof replacement for glass. Seen as a cost-effective alternative to polycarbonate (PC) when high strength is not a stringent requirement.

A new green polymeric material composed of carbon-monoxide and olefins. A semi-crystalline engineering plastic whose backbone consists only of carbons, exhibiting many desirable mechanical and thermo-physical properties that no other polymer offers in this unique combination.

A formaldehyde-based, semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic widely used to produce precision parts with high lubricity. In alkaline environments, copolymers are more stable than homopolymers; on the other hand, homopolymers provide better mechanical properties than copolymers.

A semi-crystalline, high temperature thermoplastic with aromatic rings linked by sulfides. Extremely chemically stable and resistant to corrosion even at elevated temperatures. Inherently brittle — commonly mixed with fibers and fillers to enhance mechanical and thermal properties. Emits a metallic sound when struck.

An amorphous, transparent and rigid thermoplastic copolymerized from styrene and acrylonitrile (70–80% styrene). Offers better hardness, strength, weatherability and solvent resistance compared to polystyrene. Improved chemical resistance, heat stability and creep resistance. Higher acrylonitrile content adds a yellowish tint.

A synthetic rubber consisting of hard polyester crystallites (normally PBT) dispersed in a soft, flexible matrix. Hard and soft regions are mechanically interlocked with strong intermolecular attractions. At low strain, behaves like a perfect spring with ideal elasticity. Excellent chemical and heat resistance.