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Plastic Repairs: Overview Saab 9-4X I

Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems

Identifying Symbol - Old Symbol in ()sChemical Composition or Plastic Family NameTypical Area (s) Where Part is UsedExamples of Common/Trade NamesType of Plastic
ABSAcrylonitrile/Butadiene-StyreneArmrest Support, Console, IPC, Steering Column Bracket/Jacket, Trim MoldingABS, Absafil, Magnum, Cycolac, Dyel, Kralastic, LustranThermoplastic
ABS + PCAcrylonitrile/Butadiene-Styrene + PolycarbonateInstrument Panel, IPCBayblend, Cycoloy, KHA, PulseRigid
ABS/PVCABS/Vinyl (Soft)Head Rest Cover, Instrument Panel Pad, Trim Molding/PanelABS VinylFlexible, Vinyl
EPDMEthylene Propylene Diene MonomerBody Panel, Bumper Impact StripEPDM, NordelRigid
EVA (EVAC)Ethylene/Vinyl AcetateHead Rest Cover, Misc Soft TrimElvax, MicrothaneFlexible
PAPolyamideHeadlamp Bezels, Quarter Panel Extensions, Exterior Finish Trim PanelsNylon, Capron, Zytel, Rilsan, Minion, Vydyne, WellandRigid
PA, PAG, PAGGPolyamideExterior Finish Trim Panel, Headlamp Bezel, Quarter Panel ExtensionCapron, Minlon, Nylon, Rilsan, Vydyne, Wellamid, ZytelRigid, Thermoset
PA + PPEPolymide + Polypheneylene EtherExterior Trim, FenderGTXRigid, Thermoset
PBT + TEEE (PBTP + EEBC)Polybutylene, Terephthalate + Ether, Ester Block CompoundFascia, Rocker Panel MoldingBexloy MRigid
PCPolycarbonateInterior Rigid/Hard Trim Panel, Valance PanelCalibre, Lexan, Merlon, MakrolonRigid, Thermoset
PC + PETPPolycarbonate + Polybutylene, TerephthalateBumper FasciaMacroblend, Valox, XenoyFlexible, Thermoset
PEPolyethyleneFuel Tank Shield, Inner Fender Panel, Interior Trim Panel, Seat Belt Cover, Spoiler, ValanceAlathon, Dylan, Foriflex, Hifax, Hosalen, Marlex, PaxonRigid, Thermoplastic
PFPhenol FormaldehydeAshtrayAmberol, Bakelite, Durez, Genal, Phenolic, Plyophen, ResinoxRigid, Thermoset
PPPolypropyleneBumper Fascia, Cowl Panel, Deflector Panel, Door Panel, Inner Fender, Interior Molding, Kick Panel, Load Floor, Radiator Shroud, Wheel CoverAzdel, Daplen, Escorene, Marlex, Novolen, Oleflo, Profax, TeniteFlexible, Thermoplastic
PPE (PPO)Polyphenylene EtherBezels, Chromed Plastic, Headlamp Door, OrnamentsNoryl, Oleflo, PrevexRigid, Thermoset
PSPolystyreneDash Panel, Door PanelDurathon, Dylan, Lustrex, Polystyrol, StyronFlexible, Soft
PURPolyurethane, Thermoset (Unsaturated)Bumper Fascia, Filler Panel, Front/Rear Body Panel, Pickup BoxBayflex, Castethane, RIM, RRIM, SRIMThermoset
PVCPolyvinyl Chloride (Vinyl)Interior Soft Trim, I/P Skins, Roof CoverGeon, Pliovic, Unichem, Vinoflex, Vinyl, VinyliteFlexible, Vinyl
SAN (SA)Styrene AcrylonitriteCenter Console, Glove Box Door, Interior Trim PanelForacryl, Lustran, TyrilRigid
TEO (EP, EPM, TPO)Ethylene/Propylene (Rubber)Air Dam, Bumper Fascia, Valance PanelEPI, EPII, TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber)Flexible, Thermoplastic
TPOThermal Plastic OletinBumper CoversTPOFlexible Thermoplastic
TPU (TPUR)Polyurethane, PolyolefinBumper Fascia, Gravel Deflector, Soft Filler Panel, Window MoldingEstane, Pellethane, Roylar, ToxinFlexible, Thermoplastic
UPPolyester/ThermosetAir Scoop, Air Spoiler, Fascia Extension, Hood, Instrument Housing, Rear Compartment Lid, Roof, Ventilation GridFiberglass, Premi-glass, Selectron, SMC, VibrinmatRigid, Thermoset
For symbols not listed in this table, contact the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.