PLASTIC PROPERTIES CHART
When repairing, some parts may be deformed by the heat. Therefore, confirm the properties of the plastic parts, and remove parts beforehand as necessary.
| Code | Material Name | Heat Resistant Temperature Limit* °C (°F) | Resistance to Alcohol or Gasoline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | Acrylonitrile Acrylic 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. |
| 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. |
| CAB | Cellulose Acetate | 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. |
| CFRP | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic | 200 (392) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid battery acid. |
| 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. |
| EVA | Ethylene Acetate | 70 (158) | 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. |
| E/VAC | Ethylene/ Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin | 70 (158) | 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. |
| FRP | Fiber Reinforced Plastics | 180 (356) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid alkali. |
| 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. |
| PEI | Polyetherimide | 160 (320) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | 75 (167) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid dipping in water. |
| PGM | Polypropylene Glass Fiber Pulp | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate | 80 (176) | Alcohol is 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. |
| POM | Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) | 100 (212) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PP | Polypropylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PPC | Polyphthlate Carbonate | 149 (300) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PPE | Polyphenylene Ether | 80 (176) | Alcohol is 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. |
| PPF | Composite Reinforced Polypropylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PPO | Modified Polyphenylene Oxide | 100 (212) | Alcohol is harmless. | Gasoline is harmless if applied only for quick wiping to remove grease. |
| PS | Polystyrene | 60 (140) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| PUR | Polyurethane | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for very short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| 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. |
| SAN | Styrene Acrylonitrile | 80 (176) | Alcohol is 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. |
| SAS | Silicon Acrylonitrile 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. |
| G-SMC | Sheet Molding Compound | 220 (428) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| TPE | Thermoplastic Elastomer | 80 (176) | 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. |
| TPO | Thermoplastic Olefine | 80 (176) | 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. |
| TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethane | 80 (176) | Alcohol is 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. |
| TSOP | TOYOTA Super Olefine Polymer | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| UP | Unsaturated Polyester | 110 (233) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid alkali. |
*The heat resistant temperature means a temperature that may cause heat deformation during a procedure.
THE PLASTIC BODY PARTS MATERIAL LIST
| *1 | Front Bumper (TSOP) | *2 | Front Side Cover (TSOP) |
| *3 | Headlight Washer Cover (PC/ABS) | *4 | Front Fog Light (PC) |
| *5 | Front Fog Light Cover (TSOP) | *6 | Front Bumper Lower Cover (TSOP) |
| *7 | Radiator Inner Grille (TSOP) | *8 | Emblem (ASA/ABS, PC/AES) |
| *9 | Radiator Grille (ABS/ASA) | *10 | Headlight (PC/PP) |
| *11 | Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (TSOP) | *12 | Front Pillar Cover (ASA) |
| *13 | Outer Rear View Mirror (ABS, ASA/ABS) | *14 | Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (PVC,TPO,TPE) |
| *15 | Quarter Pillar Cover (ABS) | *16 | Quarter Outside Moulding (TSOP) |
| *17 | Rocker Panel Moulding (TSOP) | *18 | Door Outside Moulding (TSOP) |
| *19 | Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/ABS) | *20 | Front Fender Moulding (TSOP) |
| *21 | Door Window Frame Moulding (ASA, AES, ABS) | *22 | Antenna Outer Cover (PC/ABS) |
| *23 | Rear Spoiler (ABS/ASA) | *24 | Center Stop Light (PMMA/ABS) |
| *25 | Emblem (ABS) | *26 | Back Door Outside NO. 2 Garnish (ABS) |
| *27 | Back Door Outside Garnish (ABS) | *28 | Emblem (ABS) |
| *29 | Emblem (ABS) | *30 | License Plate Light (PC) |
| *31 | Rear Fog Light (PC) | *32 | Fog Light Bracket (TSOP) |
| *33 | Rear Bumper Center Guard (TSOP) | *34 | Emblem (ABS) |
| *35 | Rear Bumper Plate (TSOP) | *36 | Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ASA, PMMA/ABS) |
| *37 | Rear Light (PMMA/ASA, PMMA/ABS) | *38 | Rear Bumper (TSOP) |
| *39 | Rear Bumper Moulding Retainer (ABS) | *40 | Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ASA, PMMA/ABS) |
| *41 | Rear Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT) | *42 | Front Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT) |
/ Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
, Resin material differs with model.