Technical Data – Material Properties
Material Properties of
Most Common Plastics Used in Injection Molding
Disclaimer
It is important to note that the material properties listed in the tables are generalizations and may not reflect the specific properties of a particular manufacturer’s product. For specific applications, it is recommended that the manufacturer’s data sheet be consulted for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the properties of their product. The user should also consider any other factors that may affect the performance of the material in their application, such as processing conditions, environmental factors, and intended use. The user assumes all risks and liabilities associated with the use of any material, including those listed in the tables, and should conduct thorough testing and analysis to ensure that the material is suitable for their specific application.
ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
| Tensile Strength | 29 – 65 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.1 – 2.8 GPa |
| Density | 1.03 – 1.21 g/cm³ |
| Notched Izod Impact | 2.2 – 8.1 J/cm |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 70 – 110 |
| Melting Temperature | 190 – 240 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 105 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15 – 0.2 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70 – 120 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 0.2 – 0.9 % |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB, V-0 or V-1 |
Acetal (POM) - Polyoxymethylene
| Tensile Strength | 50 – 80 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.2 – 3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.38 – 1.42 g/cm³ |
| Notched Izod Impact | 0.5 – 1.5 J/cm |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) | 80 – 115 |
| Melting Temperature | 165 – 175 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -60 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25 – 0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 80 – 110 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 0.2 – 0.8 % |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB, V-2 or V-0 |
AEPS - Acrylonitrile Ethylene Propylene Styrene
| Tensile Strength | 10 – 27 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.8 – 2.1 GPa |
| Density | 0.85 – 1.1 g/cm³ |
| Notched Izod Impact | 4.5 – 16 J/cm |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 50 – 80 |
| Melting Temperature | 80 – 120 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -60 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15 – 0.25 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 100 – 200 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 0.2 – 0.5 % |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB or V-0 |
ASA - Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
| Tensile Strength | 30 – 55 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.8 – 3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.05 – 1.15 g/cm³ |
| Notched Izod Impact | 5 – 15 J/cm |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) | 80 – 105 |
| Melting Temperature | 100 – 125 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -50 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15 – 0.25 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 60 – 100 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 0.2 – 0.4 % |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB or V-0 |
CA - Cellulose Acetate
| Tensile Strength | 50 – 80 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.5 – 4.0 GPa |
| Density | 1.27 – 1.32 g/cm³ |
| Notched Izod Impact | 1 – 2 J/cm |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) | 95 – 105 |
| Melting Temperature | 200 – 280 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 90 – 110 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1 – 0.2 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70 – 120 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 2 – 3 % |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-2 or V-0 |
CAB - Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
| Tensile Strength | 29 – 55 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1.9 – 3.8 GPa |
| Density | 1.18 – 1.26 g/cm³ |
| Notched Izod Impact | 5 – 20 J/cm |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) | 55 – 85 |
| Melting Temperature | 130 – 140 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 35 – 55 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15 – 0.20 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 80 – 110 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 0.4 – 1.2 % |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB |
EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
| Tensile Strength | 7 – 20 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 250 – 700% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3 – 10 MPa |
| Density | 0.86 – 0.87 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 40 – 90 |
| Melting Temperature | N/A (Thermoset) |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -54 to -50 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.17 – 0.25 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 120 – 190 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <1% |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB |
EVA - Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
| Tensile Strength | 7 – 20 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 200 – 900% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 50 – 300 MPa |
| Density | 0.92 – 0.96 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 25 – 95 |
| Melting Temperature | 70 – 80 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -40 to -20 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3 – 0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 180 – 250 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <1% |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB |
FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
| Tensile Strength | 15 – 25 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 250 – 350% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 500 – 700 MPa |
| Density | 2.12 – 2.17 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 55 – 65 |
| Melting Temperature | 260 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -100 to -80 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2 – 0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 80 – 120 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.01% |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-0 |
HDPE - High Density Polyethylene
| Tensile Strength | 25 – 40 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10 – 20% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.8 – 1.5 GPa |
| Density | 0.94 – 0.97 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 61 – 65 |
| Melting Temperature | 120 – 180 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -125 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3 – 0.5 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 120 – 180 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.01% |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB |
LCP - Liquid Crystal Polymer
| Tensile Strength | 110 – 220 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2 – 3% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 12 – 20 GPa |
| Density | 1.4 – 1.6 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | 90 – 110 HR |
| Melting Temperature | 270 – 350 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 200 – 250 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2 – 0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 15 – 20 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.1% |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-0 |
LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene
| Tensile Strength | 10 – 17 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 100 – 1000% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.1 – 0.4 GPa |
| Density | 0.91 – 0.94 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 42 – 48 |
| Melting Temperature | 105 – 115 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -120 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3 – 0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 100 – 200 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.01% |
| Flammability | V-2, V-1, V-0 |
LSR - Liquid Silicone Rubber
| Tensile Strength | 6 – 12 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 200 – 800% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 1 – 5 MPa |
| Density | 1.10 – 1.40 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 29495 |
| Melting Temperature | -50 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -120 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.16 – 0.25 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 160 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <1% |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-0 |
PA (Nylon) - Polyamide
| Tensile Strength | 50 – 100 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10 – 40% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2 – 5 GPa |
| Density | 1.01 – 1.15 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 70 – 85 |
| Melting Temperature | 220 – 280 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 50 – 90 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25 – 0.35 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 50 – 110 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | 2 – 9% |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB/HB/V-2 |
PAI - Polyamide-imide
| Tensile Strength | 100 – 140 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 5 – 10% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 4 – 6 GPa |
| Density | 1.3 – 1.4 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 80 – 90 |
| Melting Temperature | 285 – 340 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 200 – 240 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3 – 0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 20 – 30 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.2% |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-0 |
PAS - Polyarylsulfone
| Tensile Strength | 70 – 100 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2 – 5% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.8 – 3.3 GPa |
| Density | 1.35 – 1.4 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 78 – 85 |
| Melting Temperature | 300 – 315 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 190 – 215 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2 – 0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 55 – 60 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.2% |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-0 |
PBT - Polybutylene Terephthalate
| Tensile Strength | 50 – 100 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2 – 4% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.1 – 2.7 GPa |
| Density | 1.31 – 1.37 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 75 – 85 |
| Melting Temperature | 225 – 235 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 35 – 60 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2 – 0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 50 – 80 x 10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | <0.2% |
| Flammability | UL 94 V-0 |
PC - Polycarbonate
| Tensile strength | 55-100 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 90-150% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.1-2.4 GPa |
| Density | 1.2-1.4 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 80-90 |
| Melting Temperature | 220-230°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 147-155°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 65-70 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.15-0.35% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2 |
PC/ABS - Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
| Tensile Strength | 45-80 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10-50% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 1.9-2.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.03-1.23 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 75-90 |
| Melting Temperature | 215-245°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -50 to 105°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-90 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.2-0.8% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2 |
PE - Polyethylene
| Tensile Strength | 10-20 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 150-700% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.1-1.0 GPa |
| Density | 0.91-0.96 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 40-70 |
| Melting Temperature | 105-135°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -120°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.33-0.52 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 120-200 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.01% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB |
PEEK - Polyether Ether Ketone
| Tensile Strength | 90-160 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 20-50% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3.6-4.6 GPa |
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 87-90 |
| Melting Temperature | 335-343°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 143-150°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25-0.35 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 30-40 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1 |
PEI - Polyetherimide
| Tensile Strength | 90-140 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 15-45% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.8-3.6 GPa |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 83-85 |
| Melting Temperature | 217-225°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 215°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.21-0.23 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 55-60 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.3% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0 |
PEKK - Polyetherketoneketone
| Tensile Strength | 95-120 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10-20% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-4.0 GPa |
| Density | 1.32-1.43 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 85-95 |
| Melting Temperature | 335-345°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 163°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 20-25 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0 |
PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate
| Tensile Strength | 55-75 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10-50% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-4.0 GPa |
| Density | 1.38 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 75-80 |
| Melting Temperature | 245-265°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 70-80°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15-0.35 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 60-80 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.8% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-2, HB |
PFA - Perfluoroalkoxy
| Tensile Strength | 23-35 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 200-400% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.5-1.5 GPa |
| Density | 2.13 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 60-70 |
| Melting Temperature | 305-310°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -60°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 120-170 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.01% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0 |
PI - Polyimide
| Tensile Strength | 90-160 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 5-20% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3-5 GPa |
| Density | 1.3-1.5 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 80-90 |
| Melting Temperature | N/A |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 200-250°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1-0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 25-60 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2 |
PLA - Polylactic Acid
| Tensile Strength | 50-70 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 4-8% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3-4 GPa |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 70-75 |
| Melting Temperature | 150-160°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 55-60°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1-0.2 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-110 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.2-0.8% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB |
PMMA - Polymethyl Methacrylate
| Tensile Strength | 55-75 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2-6% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.15-1.20 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 80-90 |
| Melting Temperature | 160-220°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 100-110°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15-0.25 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-80 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB, V-2, V-0 |
POM (Acetal) - Polyoxymethylene
| Tensile Strength | 60-80 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 20-60% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.41-1.43 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R110-120 |
| Melting Temperature | 165-175°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -50 to -80°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3-0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 80-110 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.2-0.7% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB |
PP - Polypropylene
| Tensile Strength | 30-40 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10-30% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 1.5-2.5 GPa |
| Density | 0.89-0.91 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R70-110 |
| Melting Temperature | 160-170°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -10 to -20°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 100-200 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB |
PPA - Polyphthalamide
| Tensile Strength | 100-150 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 3-8% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-5.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.1-1.4 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R110-120 |
| Melting Temperature | 285-340°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 100-140°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 20-40 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.2-1.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, HB |
PPE - Polyphenylene Ether
| Tensile Strength | 60-90 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2-5% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.04-1.08 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R115-120 |
| Melting Temperature | 220-260°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 210-230°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 50-80 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.2-0.3% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-2, HB |
PPO - Polyphenylene Oxide
| Tensile Strength | 55-80 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 5-50% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.03-1.06 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R110-120 |
| Melting Temperature | 210-240°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 220-240°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-90 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.1-0.2% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-2, HB |
PPS - Polyphenylene Sulfide
| Tensile Strength | 60-150 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2-10% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.3-1.35 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R115-125 |
| Melting Temperature | 280-300°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 90-100°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3-0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 20-40 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.05% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2, HB |
PPSU - Polyphenylsulfone
| Tensile Strength | 70-120 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 3-20% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.6-3.1 GPa |
| Density | 1.34-1.36 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R120-125 |
| Melting Temperature | 230-275°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 190-210°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 55-60 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.3% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2, HB |
PS - Polystyrene
| Tensile Strength | 35-55 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 1-3% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.3-3.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.04-1.06 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | M75-95 |
| Melting Temperature | 240-270°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 85-105°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.14-0.17 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-110 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2, HB |
PSU - Polysulfone
| Tensile Strength | 60-100 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2-5% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-3 GPa |
| Density | 1.24-1.38 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | M90-110 |
| Melting Temperature | 350-410°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 190-210°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.2-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 55-65 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.2% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1 |
PU - Polyurethane
| Tensile Strength | 20-70 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 200-700% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.3-3 GPa |
| Density | 1.1-1.25 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore) | 40-95 Shore A/D |
| Melting Temperature | N/A |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -40 to -100°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.01-0.05 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 60-90 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.2-1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-2 |
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
| Tensile Strength | 45-70 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10-60% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.5-4.5 GPa |
| Density | 1.35-1.60 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore) | 70-95 Shore A/D |
| Melting Temperature | 75-85°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | N/A |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.14-0.17 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 60-100 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | 0.1-1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2 |
PVDF - Polyvinylidene fluoride
| Tensile Strength | 50-60 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 50-200% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.2-2.8 GPa |
| Density | 1.77-1.79 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore) | 80-95 |
| Melting Temperature | 171-177 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -30 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.12-0.13 W/(m·K) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 60-120·10^-6/K |
| Water Absorption | < 0.04% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0 |
SAN - Styrene Acrylonitrile
| Tensile Strength | 40-60 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 50-200% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 1.5-3.0 GPa |
| Density | 1.78-1.80 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore) | 70-80 Shore D |
| Melting Temperature | 170-175°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -35°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.12-0.18 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 80-110 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.05% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0, V-1, V-2 |
SMA - Styrene Methyl Methacrylate
| Tensile Strength | 35-80 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 1.5-50% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2.8-3.8 GPa |
| Density | 1.06-1.09 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R95-120 |
| Melting Temperature | 110-125°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 95-110°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.16-0.19 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 85-105 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB, V-0, V-1, V-2 |
TPE - Thermoplastic elastomer
| Tensile Strength | 5-60 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 100-1000% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.5-50 MPa |
| Density | 0.9-1.3 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 30-95 |
| Melting Temperature | 150-220°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -50 to -20°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-250 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB, V-0, V-1, V-2 |
TPU - Thermoplastic Polyurethane
| Tensile Strength | 25-75 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 400-700% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 5-50 MPa |
| Density | 1.1-1.3 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 60-95 |
| Melting Temperature | 180-220°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -40 to -60°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 70-250 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB, V-0, V-2, 5VA |
UHMWPE - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
| Tensile Strength | 25-40 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 200-500% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.5-1.5 GPa |
| Density | 0.93-0.94 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 63-66 |
| Melting Temperature | 130-136°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -120 to -135°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 155 x 10^-6/°C |
Vespel - Polyimide
| Tensile Strength | 70-140 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 2-5% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 2-4 GPa |
| Density | 1.3-1.4 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Rockwell) | R118-126 |
| Melting Temperature | > 400°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 280-380°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1-0.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 15-50 x 10^-6/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-0 to V-1 |
XLPE - Cross-linked polyethylene
| Tensile Strength | 15-30 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 300-700% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 300-900 MPa |
| Density | 0.93-0.96 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 55-70 |
| Melting Temperature | > 130°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -90°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.33-0.40 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.5-2.5 x 10^-4/°C |
| Water Absorption | <0.1% |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB |
Zytel - Polyamide
| Tensile Strength | 50-90 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 20-150% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 1.5-5 GPa |
| Density | 1.0-1.3 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 70-85 |
| Melting Temperature | 215-350°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 35-80°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25-0.4 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 0.06-0.2 x 10^-4/°C |
| Water Absorption | 1.5-9.5% |
| Flammability (UL94) | V-2 or better |
