Polymers
Broad and Sustainable Material Focus.
With polymers that span across 20 different chemistries and our deep material science expertise, Spartech has the ability to provide more than a thousand custom solutions. Rather than relying on a narrow set of choices, our diverse materials focus allows us to pinpoint the best possible customer solution, unlike many of our competitors.
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ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | High impact, high heat distortion, amorphous polymer with excellent thermoformability. | Details |
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Acrylic | Acrylic | Polymer with best-in-class transparency and strong chemical resistance. | Details |
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Alloy | Thermoplastic Alloy | Two or more polymers combined into a new compound that ideally imparts the best features of both. | Details |
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Cellulose Acetate | Cellulose Acetate | Durable plastic with clarity and easy molding and extrusion properties; produced from trees. | Details |
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EVA | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate | Flexible, lightweight amorphous copolymer that has low temperature toughness. | Details |
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FPVC | Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride | Flexible, dense, chemically resistant, plasticizer laden resin with inherent flame-retardant properties. | Details |
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MMA | Methyl Methacrylate | Monomer that is polymerized to make PMMA. | Details |
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PC | Polycarbonate | Transparent and highly impact resistant thermoplastic. | Details |
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PE | Polyethylene | Chemical resistant plastic that can come in low, medium, and high-density forms. Physical characteristics depend on density. | Details |
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PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | Clear, lightweight polyester that can serve as a moisture and gas barrier. | Details |
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PETG | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Modified | Clear, lightweight copolyester that is moderately stiff with excellent chemical resistance. | Details |
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PLA | Polylactic Acid | Biodegradable polymer derived from corn starch or sugar cane. | Details |
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PP | Polypropylene | Low density polymer with excellent rigidity and environmental stress-crack resistance. | Details |
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PPO | Polyphenylene Oxide | Polymer that is commonly blended with other types (e.g., PC); easy to paint, electroplate and weld. | Details |
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PS | Polystyrene | Easily molded thermoplastic that is commonly used in conjunction with impact modifiers and foaming agents. | Details |
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rPET | Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate | Clear, lightweight, recycled polyester used in a variety of non-food contact applications. | Details |
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RPVC | Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride | Dense, chemical resistant plastic with inherent flame-retardant properties and high impact resistance. | Details |
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TPO | Thermoplastic Olefin | Compound of polypropylene, specialized filler and impact modifier that offers improved ductility and impact resistance. | Details |
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TPR | Thermoplastic Rubber | Polymer blend that usually consists of mix of a thermoplastic, elastomer, and a filler. | Details |