Plastics - Abbreviations
Commonly used plastic abbreviations and their full names.
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
|---|---|
| ABS | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene |
| CPE | Chlorinated polyethylene |
| CPVC | Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride |
| EPDM | Ethylene propylene di-monomer |
| EPS | Expanded polystyrene |
| ETFE | Ethyl tetra fluoro ethylene |
| EVA | Ethylene vinyl acetate |
| GRP | Glass-reinforced polyester, Fibreglass |
| HDPE | High density polyethylene |
| HIPS | High impact polystyrene |
| LDPE | Low density polyethylene |
| MF | Melamine-formaldehyde |
| PA | Polyamide, Nylon |
| PB | Polybutylene |
| PC | Polycarbonate |
| PE | Polyethylene |
| PF | Phenol-formaledehyde, Bakelite |
| PMMA | Polymethyl methacrylate, Perspex |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| PS | Polystyrene |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene |
| PU | Polyurethane |
| PVA | Polyvinyl acetate, latex emulsion |
| PVC | Polyvinyl chloride |
| PVB | Polyvinyl butyral |
| PVF | Polyvinyl fluoride |
| UF | Urea-formaldehyde |
| UP | Unsaturated polyester |
| UPVC | Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride |