Engineering plastics overview

GREENPOLYMER offers ten families of compounded engineering plastics: ABS, PC/ABS, PC, PA6, PA66, PBT, mPPE, PP, ASA (including PC/ASA) and POM, 28 grades in total. The families include grades for flame retardancy, reinforcement, toughening, weather resistance, appearance and more. Browse by material or by part requirement.

ABS compounds

ABS engineering plastic for housings and structural parts.

Selection criteriaAppearanceToughnessFlow

3 grades

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  1. ABS compounds
  2. PC/ABS compounds
  3. Flame-retardant compounds
  4. Recycled compounds
  5. PC compounds
  6. PA6 / PA66 compounds
  7. PBT compounds
  8. mPPE compounds
  9. PP compounds
  10. ASA and PC/ASA compounds
  11. POM compounds

Grades by heat resistance and toughness

Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

28 / 28 grades match

Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

Grades by heat resistance and toughness
GradeNameHeat deflection temperature (°C)ISO 75-1/-2, 1.80 MPaCharpy notched impact strength (kJ/m²)ISO 179-1/1eA, 23 °CTensile strength (MPa)ISO 527-1/-2Flammability rating
GRN-PP-N510Halogen-free flame-retardant PP55–653–620–28V-0
GRN-ABS-F510Flame-retardant ABS75–858–1538–45V-0
GRN-PCA-N520Halogen-free flame-retardant PC/ABS (thin-wall, high-flow)75–888–2055–62V-0
GRN-ABS-G110General-purpose ABS80–9515–2540–50HB
GRN-ABS-H120High-impact ABS80–9025–4038–45HB
GRN-ABS-A110High-gloss ABS80–9012–2242–50HB
GRN-PCA-N510Halogen-free flame-retardant PC/ABS80–9510–3055–65V-0
GRN-PCA-S520Silicone-based flame-retardant PC/ABS85–10015–4050–60V-0
GRN-ASA-W110Weather-resistant ASA85–958–1540–50HB
GRN-PCAS-W510Flame-retardant weather-resistant PC/ASA85–10015–3548–58V-1
GRN-PPE-N510Halogen-free flame-retardant mPPE90–1208–1550–65V-0
GRN-POM-G110General-purpose copolymer POM90–1055–860–68HB
GRN-PCA-T310Heat-resistant PC/ABS95–11535–5550–60HB
GRN-PCA-H320Low-temperature high-impact PC/ABS95–11045–6548–56HB
GRN-PCA-W310Weather-resistant PC/ABS95–11035–5550–58HB
GRN-PCAS-W310Weather-resistant PC/ASA95–11030–5050–60HB
GRN-PCA-E510Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PC/ABS100–1206–1270–95V-0
GRN-PC-N510Halogen-free flame-retardant PC115–12820–5060–68V-0
GRN-PC-S520Silicone-based flame-retardant PC118–13035–6058–66V-0
GRN-PP-E510Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PP120–1455–950–70V-0
GRN-PC-L110Transparent PC125–13560–8060–68HB
GRN-PC-L120IR-transmissive black PC125–13560–8060–68HB
GRN-PA6-E510Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PA6 (GFRPA)190–2058–12130–160V-0
GRN-PA6-C510Flame-retardant carbon-fiber-reinforced PA6 (CFRPA)190–2106–10160–220V-0
GRN-PA6-C310Carbon-fiber-reinforced PA6 (CFRPA)200–2158–14180–250HB
GRN-PA6-E310Glass-fiber-reinforced PA6 (GF30, non-flame-retardant)200–21510–15160–190HB
GRN-PBT-E510Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PBT (high CTI)200–2156–10100–130V-0
GRN-PA66-E510Halogen-free flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PA66230–2508–12140–170V-0
Grade data
  • GRN-ABS-G110

    General-purpose ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    40–50 MPa
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    15–25 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    80–95 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.03–1.06 g/cm³
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    Typical values

    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h; moisture content below 0.1 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    210–250 °C; flame-retardant grades at the lower end, usually not above 230 °C
    Mold temperature
    40–80 °C; upper end for high-gloss parts

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-ABS-H120

    High-impact ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    38–45 MPa
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    25–40 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    80–90 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.03–1.05 g/cm³
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    Typical values

    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h; moisture content below 0.1 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    210–250 °C; flame-retardant grades at the lower end, usually not above 230 °C
    Mold temperature
    40–80 °C; upper end for high-gloss parts

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-ABS-A110

    High-gloss ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    42–50 MPa
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    12–22 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    80–90 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.04–1.06 g/cm³
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    Typical values

    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h; moisture content below 0.1 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    210–250 °C; flame-retardant grades at the lower end, usually not above 230 °C
    Mold temperature
    40–80 °C; upper end for high-gloss parts

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-ABS-F510

    Flame-retardant ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    38–45 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    8–15 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    75–85 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.16–1.20 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h; moisture content below 0.1 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    210–250 °C; flame-retardant grades at the lower end, usually not above 230 °C
    Mold temperature
    40–80 °C; upper end for high-gloss parts

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-T310

    Heat-resistant PC/ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    50–60 MPa
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    35–55 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    95–115 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.12–1.16 g/cm³
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    Typical values

    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-H320

    Low-temperature high-impact PC/ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    48–56 MPa
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C; −30 °C: 25–40 kJ/m²
    45–65 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    95–110 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.12–1.15 g/cm³
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    Typical values

    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-W310

    Weather-resistant PC/ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    50–58 MPa
    Weathering (color difference)ISO 4892-2 · Xenon-arc 1000 h; design target
    ΔE ≤ 3
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    35–55 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    95–110 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.12–1.16 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-N510

    Halogen-free flame-retardant PC/ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    55–65 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    10–30 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    80–95 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.17–1.20 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-N520

    Halogen-free flame-retardant PC/ABS (thin-wall, high-flow)

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    55–62 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.0 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    8–20 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    75–88 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.17–1.20 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-S520

    Silicone-based flame-retardant PC/ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    50–60 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    15–40 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    85–100 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.15–1.20 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCA-E510

    Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PC/ABS

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    70–95 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    4–6.5 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    100–120 °C
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    Typical values

    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    6–12 kJ/m²
    DensityISO 1183
    1.25–1.35 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 3–4 h
    Melt temperature
    250–280 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PC-N510

    Halogen-free flame-retardant PC

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    60–68 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    20–50 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    115–128 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.20–1.24 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    120 °C, 3–4 h; moisture content ≤ 0.02 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    280–310 °C; for flame-retardant grades keep within the TDS upper limit
    Mold temperature
    80–110 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PC-S520

    Silicone-based flame-retardant PC

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    58–66 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    35–60 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    118–130 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.19–1.22 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    120 °C, 3–4 h; moisture content ≤ 0.02 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    280–310 °C; for flame-retardant grades keep within the TDS upper limit
    Mold temperature
    80–110 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PA6-E510

    Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PA6 (GFRPA)

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2 · dry
    130–160 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    8–10 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    190–205 °C
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    Typical values

    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C; dry
    8–12 kJ/m²
    DensityISO 1183
    1.40–1.50 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    80 °C, 4–6 h (desiccant dryer); moisture content 0.05–0.2 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    260–290 °C
    Mold temperature
    80–100 °C; upper end for a better surface

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PA6-C510

    Flame-retardant carbon-fiber-reinforced PA6 (CFRPA)

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2 · dry
    160–220 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    12–18 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    190–210 °C
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    Typical values

    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C; dry
    6–10 kJ/m²
    DensityISO 1183
    1.25–1.35 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    80 °C, 4–6 h (desiccant dryer); moisture content 0.05–0.2 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    260–290 °C
    Mold temperature
    80–100 °C; upper end for a better surface

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PA6-C310

    Carbon-fiber-reinforced PA6 (CFRPA)

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2 · dry
    180–250 MPa
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    13–20 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    200–215 °C
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C; dry
    8–14 kJ/m²
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.20–1.28 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80 °C, 4–6 h (desiccant dryer); moisture content 0.05–0.2 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    260–290 °C
    Mold temperature
    80–100 °C; upper end for a better surface

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PA6-E310

    Glass-fiber-reinforced PA6 (GF30, non-flame-retardant)

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2 · dry
    160–190 MPa
    Flexural modulusISO 178 · dry
    8.5–10 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    200–215 °C
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C; dry
    10–15 kJ/m²
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.34–1.38 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80 °C, 4–6 h (desiccant dryer); moisture content 0.05–0.2 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    260–290 °C
    Mold temperature
    80–100 °C; upper end for a better surface

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PA66-E510

    Halogen-free flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PA66

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2 · dry
    140–170 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    8–10 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    230–250 °C
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    Typical values

    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C; dry
    8–12 kJ/m²
    DensityISO 1183
    1.45–1.55 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    80 °C, 4–6 h (desiccant dryer); moisture content 0.05–0.2 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    280–300 °C; do not exceed the TDS upper limit for flame-retardant grades
    Mold temperature
    80–110 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PBT-E510

    Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PBT (high CTI)

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    100–130 MPa
    Comparative tracking index (CTI)IEC 60112 · design target
    ≥ 600 V
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    8–10 GPa
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    Typical values

    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    200–215 °C
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    6–10 kJ/m²
    DensityISO 1183
    1.55–1.70 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    120 °C, 3–4 h (desiccant dryer); moisture content ≤ 0.02 %
    Melt temperature
    240–270 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C; upper end when surface and dimensional stability matter

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PPE-N510

    Halogen-free flame-retardant mPPE

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    50–65 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    8–15 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    90–120 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.06–1.12 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    100–110 °C, 2–4 h
    Melt temperature
    260–300 °C
    Mold temperature
    70–100 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PP-N510

    Halogen-free flame-retardant PP

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    20–28 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    3–6 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    55–65 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.00–1.10 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    Usually not needed; if damp, 80 °C, 1–2 h
    Melt temperature
    190–220 °C (not too high for flame-retardant grades)
    Mold temperature
    30–60 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PP-E510

    Flame-retardant glass-fiber-reinforced PP

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    50–70 MPa
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-0
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    4–6 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    120–145 °C
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    Typical values

    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    5–9 kJ/m²
    DensityISO 1183
    1.15–1.30 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    Usually not needed; if damp, 80 °C, 1–2 h
    Melt temperature
    190–220 °C (not too high for flame-retardant grades)
    Mold temperature
    30–60 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-ASA-W110

    Weather-resistant ASA

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    40–50 MPa
    Weathering (color difference)ISO 4892-2 · Xenon-arc 1000 h; design target
    ΔE ≤ 3
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    8–15 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    85–95 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.06–1.08 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h
    Melt temperature
    230–260 °C
    Mold temperature
    50–80 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCAS-W310

    Weather-resistant PC/ASA

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    50–60 MPa
    Weathering (color difference)ISO 4892-2 · Xenon-arc 1000 h; design target
    ΔE ≤ 3
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    30–50 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    95–110 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.14–1.17 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h
    Melt temperature
    230–260 °C
    Mold temperature
    50–80 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PCAS-W510

    Flame-retardant weather-resistant PC/ASA

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    48–58 MPa
    Weathering (color difference)ISO 4892-2 · Xenon-arc 1000 h; design target
    ΔE ≤ 3
    Flammability ratingGB/T 5169.16 / UL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    V-1
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    15–35 kJ/m²
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    Typical values

    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    85–100 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.18–1.25 g/cm³

    Processing

    Drying
    80–85 °C, 2–4 h
    Melt temperature
    230–260 °C
    Mold temperature
    50–80 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PC-L110

    Transparent PC

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    60–68 MPa
    Light transmittanceISO 13468-1 · 3 mm; design target
    ≥ 88 %
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    60–80 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    125–135 °C
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.19–1.21 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    120 °C, 3–4 h; moisture content ≤ 0.02 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    280–310 °C; for flame-retardant grades keep within the TDS upper limit
    Mold temperature
    80–110 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-PC-L120

    IR-transmissive black PC

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    60–68 MPa
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    60–80 kJ/m²
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    125–135 °C
    DensityISO 1183
    1.19–1.21 g/cm³
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    Typical values

    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    120 °C, 3–4 h; moisture content ≤ 0.02 % recommended
    Melt temperature
    280–310 °C; for flame-retardant grades keep within the TDS upper limit
    Mold temperature
    80–110 °C

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

  • GRN-POM-G110

    General-purpose copolymer POM

    Tensile strengthISO 527-1/-2
    60–68 MPa
    Flexural modulusISO 178
    2.4–2.9 GPa
    Heat deflection temperatureISO 75-1/-2 · 1.80 MPa
    90–105 °C
    Charpy notched impact strengthISO 179-1/1eA · 23 °C
    5–8 kJ/m²
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    Typical values

    DensityISO 1183
    1.39–1.42 g/cm³
    Flammability ratingUL 94 · 1.5 mm; design target, subject to test report
    HB

    Processing

    Drying
    Usually not needed; if damp, 80 °C, 2–3 h
    Melt temperature
    190–210 °C; do not exceed 230 °C
    Mold temperature
    60–90 °C; upper end for precision parts, for more stable dimensions

    Example grade / typical values — to be corrected by GREENPOLYMER

Find by material

FamilySuitable partsGradesLink
ABSAppearance parts without high heat requirements, accessory housings, toolboxes4ABS
PC/ABSCharger and appliance housings, energy storage housings, tool housings, outdoor appearance parts7PC/ABS
PCFlame-retardant housings with higher heat and impact requirements; transparent lamp covers and windows3PC
PA6 (reinforced)Structural parts, brackets, articulated arms, airframes3PA6
PA66 (halogen-free flame-retardant, reinforced)Connectors, terminal blocks, electrical brackets1PA66
PBT (flame-retardant, reinforced)Connectors, coil bobbins, insulating parts with a high comparative tracking index (CTI)1PBT
mPPE (commonly called PPO)Electrical parts in damp heat, battery module brackets, junction boxes1mPPE
PP (flame-retardant)Internal parts of home appliances, cable ducts, flame-retardant structural parts2PP
ASA, PC/ASAOutdoor housings, vehicle exterior parts, outdoor security housings2ASA and PC/ASA
POM (copolymer)Gears, snap fits, sliders, bushings1POM

Find by requirement

Function code quick reference

Your requirementFunction code to look atExample grades
Flame retardancy, halogen-freeN (see also the halogen-free flame-retardant reinforced GRN-PA66-E510)GRN-PCA-N510, GRN-PCA-N520, GRN-PC-N510, GRN-PPE-N510, GRN-PP-N510
Flame retardancy without fluorinated anti-drip agentsSGRN-PCA-S520, GRN-PC-S520
Flame retardancy at low costFGRN-ABS-F510
Flame retardancy plus stiffness and dimensional stabilityE (glass fiber / mineral reinforced)GRN-PCA-E510, GRN-PA6-E510, GRN-PA66-E510, GRN-PBT-E510, GRN-PP-E510
Reinforced, no flame retardancy requiredE / C (hundreds digit 3)GRN-PA6-E310, GRN-PA6-C310
Lightweight structural partsC (carbon-fiber-reinforced)GRN-PA6-C310, GRN-PA6-C510
No embrittlement at low temperature, drop resistantHGRN-ABS-H120, GRN-PCA-H320
Outdoor useWGRN-PCA-W310, GRN-ASA-W110, GRN-PCAS-W310; GRN-PCAS-W510 when flame retardancy is needed
High gloss, mold-in-color (paint-free)AGRN-ABS-A110
Heat resistanceTGRN-PCA-T310
TransparentLGRN-PC-L110
IR-transmissive, black in appearance (sensor and LiDAR windows)—IR-transmissive black PC is available for sensor and LiDAR windows; grade provided per project
Food contact—Food-contact grades are available, with compliance testing supported to GB 4806 and (EU) No 10/2011 requirements; food-contact grades are provided per project
General purposeGGRN-ABS-G110, GRN-POM-G110
Contains recycled contentSuffix -RAn -R version of each grade can be customized

For more scenarios, see the selection guide.

How to read a grade code

GRN-PCA-N510-R

Brand GRN
GREENPOLYMER compound
Base resin PCA
PC/ABS
Focus N
Halogen-free flame retardant
Tier 5
Flame-retardant tier
Sequence 10
Development sequence 10
Recycled R
Contains recycled content
GRN
GREENPOLYMER pellet prefix
PCA
Base resinPCA = PC/ABS (others: ABS, PC, PA6, PA66, PBT, PPE, PP, ASA, PCAS, POM)
N
Function codeN = halogen-free flame retardancy
510
Three-digit serialHundreds digit 1 = standard tier, 3 = high-performance tier, 5 = flame-retardant tier
-R
Contains recycled content (ratio set per project, stated in the TDS and traceability documents)

How the material families compare

Typical ranges of the base resins, for an initial choice of direction. Typical values. Refer to the actual TDS. For grade data, see Products.

Unreinforced materials

ItemABSPC/ABSPCmPPEPP (flame-retardant)ASAPC/ASAPOM
Density (g/cm³)1.03–1.061.10–1.201.19–1.241.06–1.121.00–1.101.06–1.081.14–1.171.39–1.42
HDT (ISO 75, 1.80 MPa)80–95 °C95–120 °C115–135 °C90–120 °C55–65 °C85–95 °C95–110 °C90–105 °C
Impact toughness (23 °C)MediumHighHighMediumLowMediumHighLow–medium
Difficulty of halogen-free V-0HighMediumRelatively lowRelatively lowMediumNot commonNot commonVery hard
Moisture absorptionLowLowLowVery lowVery lowLowLowVery low
Weather resistancePoorModerateModerateModerateModerateGoodGoodModerate
Chemical resistanceModerateModerateRelatively sensitiveSensitive to some solventsGoodModerateModerateGood (not resistant to strong acids)
Appearance / color matchingGoodGoodGoodModerateModerateGoodGoodModerate
Relative costLowMediumMedium–highMedium–highLowMediumMediumMedium

Reinforced materials (dry)

ItemPA6 reinforcedPA66 halogen-free flame-retardant reinforcedPBT flame-retardant reinforcedPP flame-retardant reinforcedPC/ABS flame-retardant reinforced
Density (g/cm³)1.20–1.501.45–1.551.55–1.701.15–1.301.25–1.35
HDT (ISO 75, 1.80 MPa)190–215 °C230–250 °C200–215 °C120–145 °C100–120 °C
Flexural modulus8–20 GPa8–10 GPa8–10 GPa4–6 GPa4–6.5 GPa
Moisture absorptionHigh (affects strength)Relatively highLowVery lowLow
Electrical characteristicsCarbon fiber can make it conductiveInsulatingInsulating, high CTIInsulatingInsulating
Relative costMedium–highMedium–highMediumLowMedium

Pellets and 3D printing filament

Materials with the same name (such as ABS and PC/ABS) exist both as pellets for injection molding and as 3D printing filament. Their formulations, test specimens and property data differ and are not interchangeable. For filament, see the filament pages.

Base resins not listed

Other base resins, such as PPS, PPA and PC/PBT, have no standard grades at present. Status: Available as a project-based development. If your project needs one, contact us.

Documents and contact

  • TDS / SDS (Chinese, English): email hello@greenpolymer.com stating the grade and language.
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