When repairing, some parts may be deformed by the heats. Therefore, confirm the properties of the platic parts, and remove parts beforehand as necessary.
Code | Material name | Heat* temperature limit °C (°F) | Resistance to alcohol or gasoline | Notes |
ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease.) | Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
AES | Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease.) | Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
ASA | Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease.) | Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
EPDM | Ethylene Propylene | 100 (212) | Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. |
PA | Polyamide (Nylon) | 80 (176) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. | Avoid battery acid. |
PBT | Polybutylene Terephthalate | 160 (320) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
PC | Polycarbonate | 120 (248) | Alcohol is harmless. | Avoid gasoline brake fluid, wax, wax removers and organic solvents. Avoid alkali. |
PE | Polyethylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | 75 (167) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. | Avoid dipping in water. |
PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
PP | Polypropylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
PVC | Polyvinylchloride (Vinyl) | 80 (176) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. If applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease.) | Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
TPE | Thermoplastic Elastomer | 80 (176) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. If applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease.) | Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. |
TPO | Thermoplastic Olefine | 80 (176) | Alcohol and Gasoline are harmless. If applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease.) | Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc.TSOP |
